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Anonymous
Hey /fit/,

I've got a bit of a problem... I'm pretty strong for my size (5'9" 145 lbs. and a low body fat %) but I don't look very strong. Someone I know that looks stronger than me benches about 100 lbs less.

I'm just getting tired of looking like I'm weak. Any suggestions on how to get bigger arms/chest?
>> Anonymous
OP - Pic is unrelated.
>> Anonymous
blame genetics

I'm able to lift 3x as heavy as I initially did but I see little difference in bulk

while a friend of mine lifts the same weight for a few months gets big
>> Anonymous
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OP here - This is a picture of my arm from about a month ago.. In that I look a LOT weaker than I actually am.

And no, I'm not that pale anymore. Looks worse in that due to lighting and camera settings.
>> Anonymous
I'd rather be able to lift more while looking small, that's ninja shit. Not very likely when I'm 6'2 though.
>> Anonymous
Eat more. Lift more.

What are your lift numbers now?
>> Anonymous
I just hate looking scrawny and shit when I take off my shirt at the beach or pool. Lately I've been working on my abs a lot to try and take away from the fact that I can't build shit in the way of muscle in my pecks and arms.

Oh yeah.. Get this... My thighs and calf's look really strong. Not like a pro cyclist, but like I work them out all the time..
>> Anonymous
>>79186

My bicep's about the same. Then again, that's more muscle than most people who don't go to the gym have.
>> Anonymous
I was benching 170 while back.. but lost access to a gym. Trying to get some good dumbbells so I can still workout without a spotter.. I live in a smaller town so it's a pain in the ass to find good weights.

And as is.. I eat a lot. I'm always eating something.. but I never gain weight/body fat.
>> Anonymous
>>79200
Craigslist.

If you're looking for dumbbells, I don't think quality makes too much of a difference. If they're heavy, and somewhat accurately weighed, they'll work.
>> Anonymous
>>79200
do you eat enough protein?
Just eating random stuff won't make you big.
>> Anonymous
>>79211

All I can find locally is shitty weights that don't go over 30 pounds, and I'd rather not pay an insane price for shipping.

>>79213

I eat as healthy as I can. It's not like I'm eating a box of cookies and a case of pop a day.
>> Anonymous
>>79224
Nobody has the adjustable ones that you just add plates onto and then secure? Wtf.
>> Anonymous
>>79195
dude, thats the best way to be... people think you are nice and non intimidating when they want to talk with you, but when shit goes down you can hold your own. I have around the same body type you do, and love it. People always underestimate me at sports and shit... its so much fun.
>> Anonymous
>>79318

All I have seen are the solid ones that are one weight. I saw one that was adjustable but it was that cheap copy of the bowflex.. topped at 25lbs. Not worth the money.
>> Anonymous
>>79342
yeah man u totally wanna be that way cuz strength will totally let you totally hold you own when SHIT GOES DOWN amirite dawg??!
>> Juggy !tr.t4dJfuU
OP, look up the difference between sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and myofibrillar hypertrophy.
>> Anonymous
>>79200

bawwww , QQ more OP. 170 is not a lot even for your height. eat more, lift bigger
>> The Dark One !UYklPQPVhw
Looking strong =/= being strong.

You can have lots of muscle mass, but if the muscle fibers are weak, then so will the muscles.

If you want to gain mass, 6-12 reps, 3-6 sets with 30-90 second rest inbetween.
>> Anonymous
>>79166
then you want muscles for looks, not for functionality? train pecs.

>>79224
keep looking.
>> Anonymous
>>79514
that's not very strong
>> Anonymous
>>80001here
i meant to quote>>79200
>> Anonymous
>>79166
You must change your workout regime. Ideally work out one major muscle group a day for five days. Rest two, and start over. This gives the muscle fibers a chance to regrow before you tear them down again. For example.
Monday - Back - Pullups, Pulldowns, Rows etc.
Tuesday - Chest - Press, flys, incline, decline, etc.
Wed - Legs - SQUATZZZZ, extensions, curls, lunges
Thurs - Arms - curls, skullcrushers, preachers, cable extensions
Friday - Shoulders - Laterals, military, etc
Saturday/Sunday rest.
You will bulk up in no time.
Also try alternating high reps and low reps on a monthly basis.