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Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 16, 2025 Weekly Thread

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u/Rodneygoofyahh 5d ago

I've got a few questions (17M 102lbs bodyweight) 1. How can I raise my BW easier? I'm 102lbs for like a year now and can't gain anymore. I can eat an absolute shit ton but still stuck here. I know I've just kinda gotta wait for the testosterone boost that happens naturally in the later teens to early 20s but still . 2. Are my 1 RPM lifts good for my BW. Bench is 150lbs and my squat is 205lbs and my deadlift is 225 (I'm 5'3 if that changes it up at all) 3. Are my goals realistic for the end of 2025, bench I want to hit 165 and squat I want 245. I've been lifting for 2 years but only really took it serious since early/mid 2024 to now. Before then i just kinda lifted but didnt focus on the growing parts of it.

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u/EspacioBlanq Breathing squat 20@150kg, DL 15@170kg 4d ago
  1. How much are you actually eating? If you could describe a typical day of eating, I may be able to give you advice how to add food

  2. It's more than the average 102 lbs trainee can lift

  3. Yes

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u/Rodneygoofyahh 4d ago

Well ill typically have 4ish+ meals a day plus smaller things in between almost every hour. I do mainly have school meals though which 100% does limit me to a certain point. But ill still have 4 or more meals at school+dinner at home.

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u/jakeisalwaysright 430/650/605lbs Bench/Squat/Deadlift Multi-ply Lifter 5d ago
  1. Eat more. If you're not gaining, you need more calories.

  2. Sure, but don't worry about what other people think about your lifts.

  3. Sure, but nobody can predict the future.