M/20/5'10 [65Kg 71Kg]: a Year Long Journey to a Lean Physique

Introduction

AvidStudier is a Reddit user who chronicled his one-year journey from skinny to lean through progressive weight lifting and healthy eating habits. Despite having low lifts, he managed to build an impressive look by focusing on hypertrophy, inspiring others to try things out.

The Diet

As a student, AvidStudier had no particular diet. He just made sure to eat enough protein, carbs, and fats daily. He ate chicken breast or steak for dinner almost always, had a lot of eggs/omelets, and drank three scoops of protein shakes a day with creatine. He also ate a lot of cereal.

The Workout Routine

AvidStudier goes to the gym all seven days of the week, and he did a bro split for most of the year. Chest and calves were for Mondays; shoulders for Tuesdays, back for Wednesdays, biceps for Thursdays, triceps for Fridays, legs for Saturdays, and abs for Sundays. He worked on most things for ten to eight rep ranges except abs and calves, which would sometimes hit 20-30 reps.

Low Lifts, No Pressure

AvidStudier's lifts might be low, but he achieved his primary goal, which is to look good. He was not focused on his lift stats but instead, focused on hypertrophy. His workout might be helpful for those who are not as lucky as him to go to a gym full of lifters, trying to become the best version of themselves.

Conclusion

AvidStudier's transformation journey shows that one can achieve a great look by sticking to the right diet and workout routine, regardless of how they compare to others in the gym. Focusing on hypertrophy is one way to achieve that goal. AvidStudier's workout routine and achievements can indeed be used as inspiration to encourage others to try things out themselves.