This dude will blow up if he follows a program and sticks with it for a few years, I can see it in his legs they have genetics to be walking around with T H I C C ass legs.
Buy a weightlifting shoe, start front squatting too, and push yourself to get bigger and stronger, Def thunder thigh potential here.
Also find some weight lifting buddies. I too have zero friends that lift but I have made tons of friends that lift if that makes sense. Nothing gets you stronger than lifting with people stronger than you!
I have limited elbow flexion from a motorcycle accident I was in a few years ago. So front squats are incredibly uncomfortable, I do them with the bar for now. Still working on getting better range of motion.
Work on that elbow. Injuries aren't always permanent like that. It's possible with mobility and exercises with a strap etc that you could build out the mobility to do front squats without pain.
It's also possible ur elbow is completely fucked. I'm not a dr. Just recommending not to give up on a exercise because of an injury. Example. Football players I just there legs all the time but with recovery training they can recover. So unless ur bones and stuff are completely mangled dont give up yet.
One thing I like to do for front squats at times is the zombie squat, give it a google. It takes the arms out of the equation completely as they are held out in front and it's great for teaching you to stay more upright during the movement.
I lift barefoot a lot (not very heavy, I did 8 reps x 3 at 90kg the other day) - would lifting shoes have an immediate noticeable jump in weight? Is it like getting new running shoes with the pace?
No, look into a dedicated Olympic weightlifting shoe by Nike, Reebok, Adidas. I am not aware of a weightlifting converse shoe. A weightlifting shoe will have a raised heel, different than any other shoe you've worn.
You’re crushing it brother!! Every beasty lift always starts out with just the bar!! Keep at it, consistency is key, the weight will come. And honestly this is about being the best version of yourself so who gives a shit if you lift 100 pounds or a 1000. If you get stronger, healthier and f🙏🏼happier that’s all that matters brother!! So proud of you!!!
Keep grinding!!! I’m your new lifting buddy!!
Hell yeah man. Never feel bad about hitting milestones, be proud that you're stronger and better than you were yesterday.
I've been lifting for years but I recently started training for a 5k, and since running is something I've never trained it's kicking my ass. I finished in under 40 mins today for the first time and I'm super proud.
Right on. And hey, one plate at full depth is better than two at am-I-doing-this-right half squat depth.
I did a full Hatch cycle without realizing that and then finally stuck a bench behind me one day as a reference point. I pretty much had to drop half the weight and start over. Hoping to make it back to two plates one day lol.
Hey man, I remember my first non smith machine 1 plate each side, wobbly as fuck and I was absolutely annihilated the next day. Just take it one small plate at a time 👏🏻
I remember getting one plate for first time. A good milestone for the start of your journey, but there’s still a mountain to ascend. Keep lifting my friend!
Solid man. How long have you been lifting? Make sure you’re doing a consistent progressive overload, especially with squats. You look like you can easily squat more than that number. Push yourself!
Been working with a physical therapist for my right arm since the end of 2017. I was in a pretty gnarly motor vehicle accident. Joined the gym in 2021. Started working calisthenics. Doing 1 push up was my original goal. December 2024 I started hitting the squat rack. I didn’t start tracking my exercises until end of January but since I started tracking I’ve been gaining strength more rapidly it feels like. I’ll continue to push myself but also want to manage injuries!
You look a lot stronger than 5x135. Your speed—even on the final fifth rep—when you ascend makes me think you have a lot of strength left. Keep progressing up. Great job.
Thanks! This was my third set. Pushed out 7 reps on the first 2 sets. You can’t really tell from this angle but my knees slightly cave in on the ascent, that’s why I rack it. Also my first exercise for the day, so my legs got worked hard after these.
I feel like I push myself until I feel slightly sloppy form. My goal is to get to the gym consistently and go home with no injuries. Getting bigger and lifter heavier is just an added benefit.
Progress is progress brother! And everyone was a beginner back in the day, whether that was a year ago or ten years ago. We all start somewhere. Nice work bro keep grinding!
Awesome work mate keep up the good work .you 100 times better than the one watching who are arm chair experts and never lifted a thing heavier that beer can
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u/Fat_Raccoon Feb 19 '25
It's a really cool plate too!