Just started lifting for the first time in my life in January, 3 months before I turned 30. Three kids (4, 2, and 1) and one on the way (due October).

In typical beginner fashion, I started by jumping around from program to program with very minimal gains. Just started Greyskull LP two weeks ago.

Prepare to have your minds blown by some of my working sets (lbs)...

Not gonna lie - trying not to get too dejected looking at what you guys put up. Gonna take me a while to get there...one day at a time...

EDIT: Current body weight = 158 lbs

This post was edited on 6/27/19 at 2:37 pm

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Posted by Rep520

Member since Mar 2018

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Posted on 6/27/19 at 3:12 pm to Niner

Ride that linear program. Doing a legit linear program is the best thing you can do.

Don't sweat current numbers. We're all where we are, but it matters more where you're headed. Being able to move forwards and improve you health and strength is awesome. Everyone starts somewhere.

The first time I did a deadlift, I was happy I pulled 135. I've put about 400 extra pounds on that max. Go for it and you'll probably smoke me.

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Posted by DeafJam73

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Member since Sep 2010

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Posted on 6/27/19 at 3:18 pm to Niner

Dude I’ve been lifting weights for quite some time. You think I started off benching 225 for reps? Hell no. I started with maybe 95 lbs on the bar. If you stick to a good program and have good technique, you will hit the bigger numbers too. There are no shortcuts though. It’s a grind.

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Posted by Dixie Normus

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Member since Sep 2013

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Posted on 6/27/19 at 5:48 pm to Niner

This thread is to help motivate and bounce ideas off each other. Nothing in here is meant to be intimidating or condescending because ALL of us started exactly where you are.

Trust the process, eat some food, and get jacked.

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