2.5 Year Weight Training Journey with Reddit User Patlook
PatLook shares their journey from roughly 180lb to 203lb with 2.5 years of weight training as a natural lifter aiming for powerlifting
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
Reddit user PatLook has shared their impressive transformation of roughly 180lb to 203lb over 2.5 years of weight training. PatLook is a natural lifter aiming for powerlifting and shares insights on their diet, routine, and cycle.
The Journey
PatLook has been lifting properly for 4 years, but the specific transformation journey shared spans over 2.5 years. They share insights on their training routine with an emphasis on low reps and compound movements. Additionally, PatLook maintains a diet of 3,400 calories, 200g of protein, 350g carbs, and 105g fats. While not following a traditional bulk, they do eat slightly over maintenance and lower slightly if they put on a bit of fat.
Natural Lifting and Powerlifting
According to PatLook, they are a natural lifter and they recently decided to pursue natural powerlifting. They share that they do not use a cycle and maintain a healthy diet for their gains. Commenters question their claims, but PatLook emphasizes their natural status.
Delts and Shoulders
Many commenters praised PatLook's impressive shoulder and delt gains, and asked for insights on their training. PatLook shares that they prefer DB shoulder presses over OHP, and targets different parts of the shoulder with various frontal, lateral and rear raises. Rear delts are hit primarily on back day but are also targeted with cable reverse flies.
Conclusion
Reddit user PatLook presents an inspiring 2.5-year weight transformation journey as a natural lifter aiming for powerlifting. Their insights into routine, diet, and natural lifting can serve as a resource for anyone embarking on their own journey. It is noteworthy that PatLook's claims of natural lifting were scrutinized by some commenters.
Madeleine Smith
Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com
Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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