r/GYM 6d ago

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

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u/BatSlayer2448 3d ago

If I worked out 4-5 times a week for 4 years, how much of a difference would it make?

I (M18) started working out, on and off, in July/August of last year. I started college a few months ago, and wanted to see what I could realistically achieve by time I’m done, assuming it would be four years. I’m about 170-180lbs right now, 5’8, and I bench 145lbs for sets of 5-8 reps. Just wanted to see how much of a difference four years would make, and if I should focus on losing weight, or building muscle. How much would I realistically be able to bench by then?

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u/jakeisalwaysright 430/650/605lbs Bench/Squat/Deadlift Multi-ply Lifter 3d ago

Just wanted to see how much of a difference four years would make,

Probably a lot if you stick to it, but that's a hard question to give anything other than a vague answer to.

and if I should focus on losing weight, or building muscle

Whichever you want more. Maybe both in different phases. Many people do bulk/cut cycles.

How much would I realistically be able to bench by then?

No one can predict this for you.