I feel I've maxed out

[fumben]

I feel I'm not getting any bigger , after 5 years very intense training and dieting ,stuck and no more muscle growth (drug free ) anybody can tell me
what's next ?

[Mr.X]

you're overtraining/not eating enough/not genetically prone to growth

many reasons, tell us more about yourself

[StrappingYoungLad]

Originally Posted by fumben

I feel I'm not getting any bigger , after 5 years very intense training and dieting ,stuck and no more muscle growth (drug free ) anybody can tell me
what's next ?

Ummm...drugs maybe?Seriously bro,we need to know a little bit more before we could make an intellegent suggestion.

[chipvideo]

I would suggest taking a whole week off from lifting and dieting. Your body has adapted to what your doing. You need rest. Eat what ever you want. You might be surprised that when you go back your even stronger than before. If your not don't worry. Another thing you can do is after you get back into it is to start at a weight you can do 10 reps with and each week increase the rep by one and keep doing it until you get to 20 reps and then increase the weight to a point you can get out 8 reps and then keep increasing reps each week.

[mle_ii]

Originally Posted by Mr.X

you're overtraining/not eating enough/not genetically prone to growth

many reasons, tell us more about yourself

What Mr.X said about the not genetically prone to growth comment has me curious. How might one figure out whether this is the case? Is it just a matter of doing all the "right things" and a person still isn't growing that this is the problem?

[Mr.X]

Originally Posted by mle_ii

What Mr.X said about the not genetically prone to growth comment has me curious. How might one figure out whether this is the case? Is it just a matter of doing all the "right things" and a person still isn't growing that this is the problem?

good example is you've been 6'1 120lbs. your whole life, take things into prospective and you can see your genetic potential

Mr.X

[DJLegacy2k1]

I wish i started this diet workout plan when i was 120lbs lol...then i could skip this whole cutting/lose the lazy fat section and i could be a big strong pretty cool....oh sorry im rambling....guy lol

But at least i know my body will hold fat, so im sure it will hold muscle =)

[mac83]

Originally Posted by Mr.X

you're overtraining/not eating enough/..

that's what i was thinking...have you thought about maybe taking a little time off? i've found when i get stuck, usually taking a week off/getting extra sleep/eating a bit more does the trick

[hanuri]

first, U hav NOT maxed out. after 5 yrs nobody is maxed out , not if they try to learn more and more about training . eating , resting the works. Most likeky u need a new start , a whole different approach to training and perhaps eating too. But as SYL said , more info about your training ( training splits , reps , sets etc) and diet is seriously needed. after that u can bet u´ll get as much advice you´ll ever need. So don´t be upset , nothing is lost but all to gain! You´ve already taken the first and important step ; realized the state u are and ASKED for help. So tell more about your training and these fellas can solve all your problems ( at least give helpful suggestions) in no time. Btw I appreciate u for being drug free. It´s not that usual these days...
Anyway , you´re in good hands here!