Stronglifts 6 months

[JimmyB1]

Well i posted this on another forum and got called a bicep boy for some reason, I've never done a bicep isolation exercise in my life. Here is my 5x5 training after 6 months, sorry no before pictures.







Squats 110kg
deadlift 120kg
overhead press 40kg still struggling with these.
bench 62.5 still struggling with this.

chin ups 1x10 1x8 1x6
push ups 1x30 1x20 1x10
rows 1x10 1x7 1x6
crunches 1x20 1x15 1x8

So what's your thoughts as I'm thinking sod it time to give up, I still feel fat although I'm eating right, I had to stop running all together because of shin splints. I've tried skipping but can't skip.
Why can i not get rid of my fat belly lol. Feeling really crap at the mo so don't be to harsh lol.

Thanks

jim

[markg]

Come one Jim, you haven't even got a belly. I know loads of guys would be chuffed to bits with a body like that. If I didn't know you better, I'd say you were fishing for compliments...

I think Mehdi is writing some new blog material that will include ways to tackle the little bit of belly you have left. Try checking those out when available.

[holvoetn]

Interesting pics, especially from a fat guy

What is curious is that except for chins, all my numbers are higher but I do not have such biceps at all.
Guess everybody's body does react differently to the program

Keep on lifting, mate. You'll be squatting 2xBW sure thing

[JimmyB1]

Well thanks peeps that made me feel better. I'm still fat or feel fat. I'm not going to give up, i can't give up anyway I've a £200 walk in squat rack coming tomorrow the wife would go mental lol.

[Rugger]

Schweet bicept peak brah.

No, seriously, good progress, keep it up.

[nburge]

Don't quit - your belly won't! I've got a bigger gut than you mate, and I'm still plugging away. Whether this is the quickest way to lose fat or not is irrelevant - if we keep trying it will happen eventually. All the best!!!

[ricepower]

Im on my 6th month too, but my squat has been stuck at BW for a while now

Maybe ill make a thread like this.

Anyhow, in regards to shin splints I may be able to help as I fixed mine. It is often caused by tightness in lower leg muscles and overdeveloped calves. To fix it make sure to do thorough static stretching post workout. Also make sure you NEVER do isolation calve exercises.