Guys, stop acting like little kids.
I'm just trying to find out what WORKS. That's it. Plain and simple. Cut the playground drama ok?
So don't do DFT. Ok let's engage logic here. It's stimulating my muscles and I actually feel and see growth. Ok let's stop what's working...
Think I'm being sarcastic?
I'm really not.
I'll stop.
But now what?
Back to Rippetoe's? Ok. Let's go back to what didn't work for a whole wasted year of 3-4x a week gym workout days with documented weight progression and a stuck 95 pound bench for 6 months.
Sounds like a plan!
I tried to be humble and ask for simple advice, and do whatever it takes and TRY whatever it takes to GROW.. and you guys are getting mad at me? That makes a world of sense.
I'll say it once because maybe I'm not being clear....?
MY MIND IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO ANY ADVICE FROM YOU ELDER BODYBUILDERS THAT ARE MORE EXPERIENCED THAN ME. I JUST WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT WORKS!!!
that's it.
I've given it so much strenuous effort in that gym with no goddamn gains...
then here it is, if DFT is bad and WRONG for me and I shouldn't do it [even though I'm finally getting gains on it...what I haven't seen in over a year.] I'll stop, but WHAT PROGRAM IS GOOD FOR ME?
Goddamn it guys, I restarted Rippetoes twice. You're acting frustrated? Put yourself in my shoes. And then the people you ask for help start giving you attitude. You guys are acting like the buff guy in the corner of the gym who when the skinny guy goes up to him and asks for help they just snarl and act superior.
"Why even bother."
Very helpful. Here I am willing to drop every ounce of my year and a half acquisition of knowledge and experience in the gym to heed your guys' advice, and you're giving me attitude?
What the fuck am I doing wrong here? I'm just trying to grow...it's not like I haven't given it effort in there, and in the kitchen.
Oh and
"But to be honest I think "jumping into programs" in the first place is part of the problem because people lack a fundamental understanding of the principles of resistance training. The principles are more important than the methods."
Principles of resistance training... so I'm lacking this knowledge I'm assuming? I mean, I read rippetoe's book. I think I have a basic understanding of it. Correct me if I'm wrong, or if there's a sticky or additional resource that can clear this up.