Initial Weight and Training Struggles
The Reddit user, known as 'everyvillainis', shared his stats as 20/M/6'1/180lb in a bodybuilding thread. He admitted that he had been training regularly for only 1.5 years due to a brief hiatus. Despite his efforts, he was not satisfied with his muscle gains and sought advice from other users. One commenter questioned his diet, stating that his results did not accurately reflect his time training.
Clean Bulking
To address the issue, a user named '_matt101' suggested clean bulking for 4-6 months with a 300 calorie surplus and reaching 205lbs. Gaining muscle mass is a gradual process, and a healthy caloric surplus can help expedite the process. Care must be taken to keep the bulk "clean", however.
German Volume Training
The Reddit user also sought opinions on the German Volume Training (GVT) program, which he had heard about. GVT is a high volume training program that emphasizes hypertrophy, which can help with muscle gains. The commenter, however, cautions that program preferences are individual and may vary. He also suggests the PHAT program for gains and consistency.
Cutting
Finally, a commenter suggested cutting weight for the user. However, with the user's current weight and muscle mass, this could potentially lead to them looking too skinny. A cut is best suited for individuals with a solid muscle base to reveal definition. As such, the advice was to focus on gaining muscle mass first before considering a cut.
This Reddit user's weight journey serves as a reminder that gaining muscle mass takes time and effort. Clean bulking and following a regular training program, such as GVT or PHAT, can help in achieving desired results. Users should also seek advice from experienced individuals and tailor the program to their individual body type and preferences.
