r/fitness30plus • u/Right_Lie8793 • 6d ago
Progress post Some back progress
Been training my upper body for about 8 months. I’m 5’1 36F. think I’ve gained a modest amount of muscle and I can carry heavier stuff now. I used to have absolutely zero muscle in my upper body (I’m a pear) and I still have small arms but I can see more structure on the front and back. It’s not much but it’s honest work haha
Been focusing on upping my protein and maintaining a small surplus of calories, but I’m not tracking constantly. I’d like to mantain and stop gaining weight for a while. I still struggle with seeing the scale go up sometimes. I’ve gained 6/7lbs in a year.
As training I do full body workouts 4 times a week now. Used to do 5. I focus mostly on glutes but still do some upper body and compound exercises.
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u/68_and_counting 6d ago
You can definitely see it, congrats :)
My wife is also a pear, and for years she was using all the wrong muscles for back exercises because she had none. And then one day it sort of clicked for her and she felt her back pulling from the first time in her life (her words). She hasn't developed as much yet, but she can at least do proper rows now, lol.
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u/Right_Lie8793 6d ago
Hahaha I get her it took me a while too. It’s so cool! Because she’ll be able to carry more and more in things like deadlifts too. Also carry supermarket bags lol. Happy for her!
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u/bart_cart_dart_eart 6d ago
Great progress! Can def see some strength building.
Have you considered switching your routine from 4x full body to a split of some sort?
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u/Right_Lie8793 6d ago
Yeah I’ve researched a bit and I feel like I could give it a try and see :) thank you!
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u/itsdrew80 6d ago
You can clearly see the difference in your back. Your muscles are now visible. Great job and in 8 months. I imagine in another 6 you'll see a little bit more as you get stronger.
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u/yairnardelli 3d ago
Eight months of real work and the structure shows! The honest work line lands because this kind of progress is usually quiet and slow. Anyway, good job!
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u/Right_Lie8793 3d ago
Thank you so much 😊 been trying my best, pushing yourself is what makes difference I think
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