Free Weight Victory!

[TheWalkingDad311]

I'm not 100% sure I'm posting in the right place but I wanted to share my victory story. I've always been a skinny guy who struggled to put on any muscle. Lately I've been back to the gym more seriously and more committed than ever before. I was only running at first then I started using the weight machines. After a while, I started seeing some results but then I hit a plateau where I wasn't getting any stronger. 

 

I read the Rage Against the Machine article on  NF and decided that I needed to switch to free weights. I was pretty intimidated because I've never used them before so I procrastinated for weeks. Well, last night I bit the bullet and went for it. I found a great routine on JEFIT and LOVED it. Free weights are much more fun and definitely more challenging.

 

I looked around while I was in there and Steve is right. No one is watching you so don't feel shy or intimidated like I did. 

 

I'm pretty sore this morning but I'm so proud of myself for finally going for it, that I don't even really care. 

 

I hope my story will serve as a little inspiration for someone. Good luck, nerds! 

[Guzzi]

This is awesome!  

 

I totally agree with you, weight machines are boring. Free weights are so much fun! What kind of routine have you decided on? 

[TheWalkingDad311]

I've been going with a bulking routine from JEFIT.  Four days on with three rest days. Split between chest/triceps, back/biceps, shoulders, legs. 

 

I've really liked the way it works out. I'm always worked pretty hard but never completely beat to the point that I can't function. 

[Guzzi]

I hope you start seeing some results soon. Have you thought of doing some monthly progress pictures? It's a great feeling looking at the pics and seeing a visible difference, even if it's not much from month to month you will see big differences over time. It helps to keep you motivated.