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5 Month Weight Journey: Gaining Muscles and Defeating Plateaus with Icf 5X5 and 5/3/1 Bbb Review

Follow the progress of a 29-year-old, 5'9, and 146lbs man as he gains 15lbs and achieves impressive squats, benches, and deadlifts in 5 months using ICF 5x5 and 5/3/1 BBB. Learn from his discussions with Reddit commenters.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight gain from 146 pounds to 161 pounds. A respectable gain of 15 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight gain from 146 pounds to 161 pounds. A respectable gain of 15 pounds.
A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight gain from 146 pounds to 161 pounds. A respectable gain of 15 pounds.
M/29/5'9" [146lbs to 161lbs][ICF 5x5 and 5/3/1 BBB Review][Squat 295x2, Bench 260x1, Deadlift 400x1][5 Months Progress]
Originally posted on /r/Brogress

Introduction

Building muscles isn’t easy, no matter how much time and effort you put in, especially if you are starting with a small frame. However, with the right program, patience, and consistency, success in gaining muscles becomes inevitable, and this Reddit user's weight journey is a testament to that. In his post, he shared his remarkable five months' progress in gaining 15lbs while achieving impressive squats, benches, and deadlifts using ICF 5x5 and 5/3/1 BBB.

Progress and Program

The Reddit user, doctordangerdds, started with ICF 5x5, consisting of six exercises, namely squat, bench, deadlift, chin-ups, bent-over rows, and OHP. He followed the program for eight to ten weeks until he started stalling in progress. He then switched to 5/3/1 BBB, a powerlifting program consisting of the four major lifts plus accessories. According to the Redditor, 5/3/1 BBB is a more manageable program that allowed him to work out in less time while still providing a challenge. He started making progress again by gaining strength and increasing his weights.

Discussions with Reddit Commenters

The Reddit post generated significant online attention, bringing other fitness enthusiasts to discuss routines, form, shoes, and even politics. One commenter even noted how Asian men looked amazing when they had defined muscles. However, others told the Redditor that using Olympic-lifting shoes for Deadlift might not be the best option. However, another user argued that Klokov uses Olympic-lifting shoes for his Deadlift.

From Plateaus to Pounds

One of the challenges of gaining muscles is avoiding plateaus that can significantly impede progress. According to the Reddit user, stalling can often lead to frustration and impatience, and the desire to switch to other programs can arise; this could be counter-productive. Instead, he advises sticking to the program until how each exercise's proper technique is mastered. This will encourage the body to respond and adapt accordingly. Results may not appear overnight, but with diligence, they will eventually become evident.

Conclusion

Building muscle is a journey of discipline, consistency, and adjustments. It can be challenging and frustrating, but if you keep persevering and experiment with different programs until finding a suitable one that works, success is not far-fetched. Hopefully, this Reddit user's weight journey using ICF 5x5 and 5/3/1 BBB can inspire and provide hope for those who are finding it challenging to grow muscles. It's important to note that everyone's fitness journey is unique and that personal experimentations and discoveries are crucial. Try different routines, speak to fellow gym-goers, and most importantly, listen to your body.

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