Am I close to my genetic limit? (lots o' pics)

[buster0371]

Hey all. I am a 21 year old hardgainer who took a year off lifting due to injury. Durring that time I read countless books and magazines to educate myself about dieting, nutrition, suppliments, and lifting.

Here are my progess results thus far:

Start - 127lbs.

SKINNY. But lookin like a true ectomorph!
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2 months in - 145 lbs





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3 months in - 157 lbs





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3 months 2 1/2 weeks in - 164lbs
(Hit a plateau to I threw DTH and Sunami into the mix and I smashed through the plateau like it wasnt even there.)







forearms and back are my strong points, so i thought id show you how the forearms are doin

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My diet: eat everything and anything in sight!!!

My suppliments: darkmater, trac no extreme, bcaa, beta alanine, zma (nightly), glutamine (once in a while), fish oils, multi, dth(added in for last 2.5 weeks), tried powerfull by usp for second month (it was nice).


Do you think I am closing in on my genetic limit or do i still have a bit to go? My natty weight is 125(ectomorph), currently 164. As far as I can tell I'm still gaining about a pound or 2 a week.

[Steveoph]

You have a long way to go before you reach your genetic limit; you're only 21 you won't reach that point for several years to come.

[buster0371]

You have a long way to go before you reach your genetic limit; you're only 21 you won't reach that point for several years to come.

DAYUMN. so I will grow at this rate for years? thats pretty chill! So that pretty much means I will never get to try the havoc huh? not for years...

[bolt10]

wait how long have you been lifting

[dg806]

So that pretty much means I will never get to try the havoc huh? not for years...

there is really no need for it yet. With a great diet and good training, you will probably grow faster naturally than someone my age on a ph or steroid. Remember, nothing good comes fast in bodybuilding. It takes years of dedicated hard work.

[buster0371]

almost 4 months now.

but i have muscle memory cuz i had been lifting on and off since i was 15. i took a year off. im 21 now.

[bolt10]

ok u gained like 40lbs and are still gaining at 1-2lbs a week that is pretty darn far from being near genetic potential yet. No need to rush things its all just a continual process..

[buster0371]

there is really no need for it yet. With a great diet and good training, you will probably grow faster naturally than someone my age on a ph or steroid. Remember, nothing good comes fast in bodybuilding. It takes years of dedicated hard work.

well thanks bro good to know. appreciate the feedback!

[buster0371]

ok u gained like 40lbs and are still gaining at 1-2lbs a week that is pretty darn far from being near genetic potential yet. No need to rush things its all just a continual process..

yeah im still gaining. aight, i wont rush nothin'. thanks!

[natty texan]

yeah buddy you're fine. you look like you have a good frame to really add some great muscle growth to.

you and me, we're still young. the best supplements for us are chicken and sleep.

[TheLastRonin]

Looking good man.Def not maxed out yet though.

[Heartless88]

DAMMMMM I GET TO TAP TAP TAPP THATTTT HAHAHAHAHAHA
(DREWLS)


LOLLLL

[natty texan]

^ i guess that's your girl?

[buster0371]

thanks guys. yeah young guys love chicken, and steak, and noodles, and cake, and everything thats edible!

[Heartless88]

u look great in these pictures but in person ur soooo much more bigggerr.
too bad
i am ur best judge

[buster0371]

^ i guess that's your girl?

YUP YUP! thats my baby girl.

shes strong as heck too, she kicks my butt when we wrestle!

[mixedup]

AT 21 no where near your genetic limit. you have just put on alot of good size pretty quickly so it's bound to slow down but you still got room to grow. if your gain 1lb a week you are far far away people at their genetic potential or close to it gain like 10lb in a whole year. You got a good base and put on good size just be patient it will come

[carpee]

your pecs definitely have room to grow.

[indianballer]

Yeah you got a way to go to your natural potential, but realistically very few dedicated souls actually reach their genetic potential naturally before going the hormone route. But if you're like me, you start waaay too early to get a "jumpstart" so to speak, and end up with lower test levels than you had and what you're used to. Not worth it IMO, but once you go all in you're all in. It's your decision. I made mine and I sometimes regret it, but I know I wouldn't be the size I am today had I stayed natural. There's no doubt it speeds things up.

[buster0371]

your pecs definitely have room to grow.

i have some type of injury that flares up when i do chest workouts! It's like behind my shoulder, feels like a rear delt or something. it feels more like a muscle or tendon than a joint. So that has been holding me back from getting in solid chest days lately! The pain will flare up durring/ after a set and subside within about 30 seconds of rest. Feel no pain for military press or any shoulder or back workouts, just chest!

so thats why my chest is underdeveloped.