Casadonis
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I am sorry but with those numbers you can't expect any muscle gain. They are probably just the result of neuro adaptations, hence your legs etc didnt't grow.Chin Ups: 4 reps
Barbell Curls: 60 lb for 7 reps (biceps still as small as when I could only do 10 lbs)
Tricep Extensions: 20 lbs for 10 reps (did this one only a few times)
Overhead Press 1RM: 92.5 lb (shoulders same size as when I could only do a third of that)
Bench Press 1RM: 122.5 lb (chest same size as when I could only do a fourth of that)
Pendlay Row 1RM: 135 lb (back has never gotten bigger)
Squat 1RM: 165 lb (legs are the same size as when I couldn't do the bar)
Deadlift 1RM: 225 lb (legs are the same size as when I could only do 100 lbs.
Conclusion: Poverty genetics (thank you mom and dad)
I fell for the same 5x5 meme and looked only marginally better. Then I switched to a plan with more accessory lifts. More volume. Doing my compounds but then going to failure with the accessories. I wasn't able to just add weight every session. I just did double progression, adding reps until I could add weight. That's what made the difference for me. You simply tapped out your neuro adaptations, i.e esrly novice phase is over and you need a programm that focuses on building muscle instead of trying to get the existing muscle (little to begin with) stronger. This also doesn't require the amount of calories that SS, 5x5, 3x5 etc preach and allows you to sort of slow bulk.