Originally Posted by
ihatemoney123
I have about 1 year and several months of total barbell training.
First 5 months I fucked around and lifted very light just for fun. 5 months after that I got into oly lifting and basic strength training. I didn't do Starting Strength or any other program. I would just go to the gym squat a little, deadlift a little, press a bit, use some dumbells etc...I bench only once a week to keep my shoulders healthy.
I suppose numbers are relevant so here are some:
Squat 5RM (high bar) 286lbs Low Bar 5RM is about the same
Front Squat 5RM 270lbs
Deadlift 5RM 310lbs (Never been a strong lift for me)
Press 5RM 160lbs
Bench Press 5RM 200lbs
Power clean 5RM 225lbs
Max power clean 257lbs
Max Snatch 200lbs
Max clean 286lbs
I am around 5'8 and weigh around 190lbs. As you can see I don't have much strength. I want to start starting strength and gain as much as I can. I'm also not a lightweight at 190lbs (13% bodyfat tested with calipers). I come from a family of heavy individuals with a not so high bodyfat. For example, my brother is 5'5 and weighs 200lbs and is at a lower bodyfat then myself. My father is 5'3 and was 9% bodyfat in his prime and weighed 170lbs. So What I am asking is how much weight could I really gain? Are we looking at something like 220lbs-230lbs after starting strength is done?
Age: 23