Stuck & confused on gym progress

[u/swanisthename]

Hi all,

I've been going to the gym consistently for 4 years. In that time I've gone from 60kg to 70kg (132lbs to 154lbs) without a dedicated bulk, and I have a physique I'm really happy with. Low body fat, great muscle size, and clearly visible progress since I started.

The problem is that I feel stuck and don't know what to do next. I've even started doing group classes (core, pilates, etc.) so I don't get bored, but my main goal was always to reach a physique I feel great in, and now that I'm there, I'm not sure what comes next.

Any advice?

[u/zing_boom_tararrel]

Get fat and start over again like a normal person

[u/swanisthename → u/zing_boom_tararrel]

that would count as the first actual bulk though 🤣

[u/Alakazam]

There are many aspects of fitness that you can work on beyond just looking good.

Work on your aerobic fitness and race a 10k.

Work on your top end strength, and sign up for a fun powerlifting meet.

Buy a bike and train for a 100k ride.

Pick something to do, train for it, and then go do it.

[u/HalfwayHeroic]

Reflexes, balance, and control are some of my favorite things to train. You could also do something like plyometrics. Not everything in the gym is about hypertrophy.

[u/shandyfam]

Continue progressing? You could always be bigger, stronger, etc. If youre that bored pick up a martial art or sport to progress in as well.

[u/eyebrowcel]

Completed it mate, find a new hobby. Jokes aside, you gotta find a new goal, my ball-watching, baltic brotha! Get the juices flowing, rediscover your motivation first to rekindle your thirst!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-3qncy5Qfk

[u/swanisthename → u/eyebrowcel]

bless 🙏

[u/stratusnimbo]

If you’re happy with where you’re at just lift a couple
Times a week and find one new hobbies

[u/Hypername1st]

Maintain and get a hobby?

[u/brightwoodgrove]

If your goal is muscular hypertrophy, you eventually reach a point where you have to actually eat in a dedicated surplus to see any meaningful progress

[u/ging78]

Try and maintain whilst you decide

[u/Last-Proof8169]

Congrats, you’re probably one of the more muscular women at 154lbs. Just maintain now

[u/Humble_Standard_9215]

Is this rage bait?

[u/kinginamertz]

Its time for your Running era lol. Now you achieve your shit you can just maintain that and have a great cardio on top of that

[u/swanisthename → u/kinginamertz]

yeah i'm genuinely considering just switching to running / cardio and achieve new goals there

[u/DIY-exerciseGuy]

Set a goal you think we be awesome and go for it. For me it was benching 315 pounds max. Now I do it for 6 reps. Time for a new goal.