Building Muscle and Strength Through Patience: a Journey From 145 Lbs to 162 Lbs

Introduction

RustyThroat is a Reddit user who has gone through a remarkable transformation in his weight journey. Over six years, he went from weighing 145 lbs to 162 lbs. However, his goal was not just to gain weight, but to build muscle and strength through patience and dedication.

No shortcuts - focus on building strength

One thing that sets RustyThroat apart is his focus on building strength first and foremost. He mentions that he has never competed, but he has spent his time as a 'basement gym dweller,' always looking to improve his lifts. His goal is to hit 500 lbs deadlift, 450 lbs squat, and 250 lbs bench press, and 200 lbs overhead press this winter.

A setback but no giving up

A few months ago, RustyThroat had inguinal hernia surgery with a mesh implant, which made him take a break from lifting. He is finally back to heavy lifting again now, and his lifts are at 405 lbs for five reps deadlift, bench press is at 200 lbs for 5 reps, and squats at 300 lbs at a couple of reps. RustyThroat is working hard to regain confidence in his core strength once again.

Lean bulking

RustyThroat is planning to gain about 165 lbs of weight after losing about 10 lbs after surgery. He is lean bulking to keep his body fat in the 12-15% range. By focusing on building strength first and being patient with his progress, RustyThroat has managed to make remarkable progress over the years.

Conclusion

RustyThroat's journey shows that there are no shortcuts to building muscle and strength, but with patience and dedication, anyone can achieve their goals. His focus on strength and consistency are impressive, and his journey should inspire others to try things out for themselves.