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Anonymous
hey /fit/
I'm a somewhat fit skinny guy - 5'7" and 120 lbs. Would squats help me gain muscle mass and definition and at what weight should I start lifting?
>> Anonymous
YES DO SQUATZ
AND THEN ONCE YOU'RE DONE DO MORE SQUATZ
>> Anonymous
SQUATS ALWAYS

Start at the bar, then add weight if you're able to do your desired number of repetitions with proper form.

You'll probably end up at least at bodyweight your first go at that.
>> Trevor !!qsVpFXaydzm
170 cm and you weigh under 60kg? You're a stick, my friend.
>> Anonymous
I'm going to the fitness centre again, today. Was there about an hour ago messing around. I wanna work free weights. Can you guys link me to some diagram or give me some pointers on how to start, and what I should do to keep proper form? Also, I feel totally fucking embarrassed doing this shit at the fitness centre.
>> Anonymous
Torrent a book called Ripptoe's starting strength (or just Starting Strength). It has about 50 pages on how to do squats.

Otherwise, bodybuilding.com
>> Anonymous
I was practically exactly the same weight (and I am the same height). I had to start below bodyweight squats if I wanted nice form and a low squat so thats what I did. After 3-4 months I have finally got to my body weight squats and surpassed it slightly and now 5-6 months I am actually putting some distance between the squat weight I do now and the just body weight squat I used to do. Was a slow process for me though, but at least you should feel like there is progression even if it's slow.

Also, I'd seriously suggest trying to fix your diet since thats probably one of the main reasons you are 120 lbs. Eat more protein and eat more meals in general (small sorta meals with protein and drink lots of water). Also, it really helped me to buy some smoothies after my workouts with protein builder, fruit, and creatine. Gluk.
>> Anonymous
1. no.
2. you are incapable of lifting. suicide is for you.