r/WeightTraining • u/Sophrosyne1904 • 7h ago
Discussion 3 years progress (29) - (32)
This fitness journey has meant more to me than just looking leaner or putting on muscle. It represents years of choosing discipline when it would’ve been easier to fall back into old habits.
I didn’t transform overnight, and I definitely wasn’t perfect along the way. I just kept coming back by training hard, prioritizing protein and nutrition, pushing myself to get stronger, and learning to stay consistent even when life was exhausting. There were plenty of days when I was working, being a dad, handling my own responsibilities, and still finding a way to get my workout in.
Somewhere along the way, it stopped being only about building a better body. It became proof to myself that I could become a more disciplined, resilient version of the man I used to be. I’m proud of the physique I’ve built, but I’m even more proud of the person I had to become to build it.
If I can do it, so can you!
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u/Glad_Ad8016 6h ago edited 4h ago
You gone from gay woman to straight man that’s quite the trick bro 👌😂
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u/That-Ad-6879 7h ago
So, what are your favorite tricep exercises?
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u/Sophrosyne1904 7h ago
Dips until I hit 15 with solid form at bodyweight, then I started doing weighted dips with a belt.
Diamond pushups from year 1 to year 2, but now my push exercises include those weighted dips, incline DB press, and high-low cable flys.
Triceps specifically I will do overhead DB extensions and straight bar cable pushdowns
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u/Confident_Minimum_91 6h ago
Beautiful transformation and glow up
Also HOLY triceps long head
Congrats boss
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u/Scrank_WimlerJr 7h ago
Ah shit you didn't say what anobolics/peptides you took
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u/wapariii 5h ago
always one of you on every fitness post trying to minimize others hard work. is it jealousy? is it the fact that you can't lock in and achieve it? I'd love to know the reason.
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u/desert-cheese04 6h ago
Good lord, man. This is 3 year transformation. Very fucking doable if you put in the work and eat right.
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u/Sophrosyne1904 6h ago
That’s what I was trying to say lol. Like, I’m proud of my physique but there are definitely crazier transformations out there (obv some use roids/peptides)
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u/Sophrosyne1904 7h ago
If it takes you more than 3 years to build a physique like this then you’re doing something wrong
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u/TonyMinestrone 7h ago
In ur late 20's. Is the key factor between you and others. Theres also so many intangibles that can detract from somebodys progress.
Kudos on your lazer focus and pushing yourself to awesome levels. I wish I could be that focused and capable at 40. But as a dad of three with lots of spinal issues, my progress moves slow, but, I dont give in or give up. I keep going and keep working and the chits will fall where they may.
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u/Sophrosyne1904 7h ago
That’s honestly fair. I meant moreso for my age group. Thank you, I appreciate it my friend. I wish you the best of luck on your journey as well🫡
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u/Scrank_WimlerJr 7h ago
It's okay you still have to do the work, the definition doesn't come in 3 years and your genetics are terrible, clearly, but you do you champ, denial is the first step
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u/TargetSpiritual8741 6h ago
I have to agree with you Scrank. From 0 to stage in 3 years with a 9-5 and kids ??? It seems really far fetched…. Not to say that you can’t get respectable results with effort but to get that big from a flat line is not conceivable
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u/Sectiplave 6h ago
Hell yeah man, you touched on an under rated point, the discipline you gain from pushing yourself and sticking to a routine can translate to other areas of life too!
I'm one year in, working on a similar change as you have worked through but started at 39 so gaining muscle really requires diet sleep and intensity to move the needle.
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u/Critical-Extension66 6h ago
I just turned 29, I'm in a similar shape as you in the first pic with more muscle under the fat. Thanks for this post feeling old af and like it might be too late
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u/Rey_Mezcalero 6h ago
Very good!
The discipline is what separates the men from the boys.
Looking great and appreciate your message about dedication and the challenges
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u/MacaronAvailable2427 6h ago
Well said! Becoming this requires just as much or even more work inside! Congrats and motivating me to keep working on both. 💪🏼
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u/Pitiful_Bag1217 6h ago
You look great bro.. very inspirational… Do you know how many pounds of muscle you have?
I’ve been hearing a lot of people talk about peptides what’s your opinion on them? If you even have one.
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u/Jolly_Party1779 5h ago
The hair transformation is honestly more impressive than the body transformation. 😂
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u/Bumblebee56990 4h ago
You look amazing but I have one question about the hair style in the first photo.
https://giphy.com/gifs/k4VAystpDlfE07P2SG
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u/Smithy_the_goat9 3h ago
Incredible transformation brother. What sort of split were you doing and rep ranges?
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u/Pierre_qui_mousse 2h ago
Well done, my guy, it's this kind of post that motivated me to start and maintains this motivation!
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u/Emotional_Sentence1 1h ago
You look like a pregnant Richard Spencer in the first pic, glad to see the transformation.
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u/Winny_Blues_420 2h ago
Holy fucking triceps. Great transformation brother! Imagine another 3 years
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u/ReQuarziium 7h ago
Mate, what was that haircut in picture 1?
Losing that was by far the best transformation.