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A Weightlifting Success: 30 Pound Gain in 8 Months

This article reports on a reddit user's weightlifting journey from 120 to 150lbs in 8 months, detailing their gym routine and diet.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A progress pic of a 5'9" man showing a muscle gain from 120 pounds to 150 pounds. A net gain of 30 pounds.
M/18/5’9 [120lbs < 150lbs = 30 pounds gained] (8 months) Got into lifting 8 months ago and it’s been history from there. Still got a long way to go and I’m excited for the future. But nothing is more addicting then seeing the weight on that scale go up. Feel free to ask any questions 🥴🥴🥴
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

Introduction

A Reddit user, IceDawggg, took to the platform to share their weightlifting journey, which has seen them gain 30 pounds in just 8 months. IceDawggg cites their motivation as seeing the scale go up with each weigh-in, and they're excited for what the future holds.

Gym Routine

IceDawggg follows a modified heavy and light push-pull split with an accessory day. They have stuck with the same workouts throughout their journey and incorporate exercises like the bench press, chest fly, shoulder press, and squats. IceDawggg also repeats their routine, aiming for 8 to 10 reps instead of 12 to 15.

Diet

IceDawggg struggled with eating enough calories when they started lifting and were only eating 800 calories a day. However, they have worked up to consuming around 3000 calories a day, which includes approximately 150g of protein. IceDawggg slowly increased their calorie intake, starting with 1200 for the first two weeks and then building up to 3000 within the first month.

Community Support

IceDawggg's post on Reddit attracted positive comments from the community, with fellow Redditors complimenting their progress and asking for their gym routine and diet tips. IceDawggg responded to questions about their max weights for bench press and squat and shared that they enjoyed all food types to increase their calorie intake.

Conclusion

IceDawggg's weightlifting journey showcases the importance of sticking to a routine and slowly building up to personal goals. The community support IceDawggg received shows the importance of being part of a supportive group, whether it be in-person or online. If you're looking to make your own progress like IceDawggg, try sticking to a consistent routine and slowly increasing your reps, weights, or calorie intake to achieve personal goals.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.