Unsure what to do!?

sizabletomato

I'm trying to improve my upper body strength and I don't like the way I have a feeble looking frame. I'm 21 years old and need to develop more strength in my arms and shoulders. I'm not going to the gym primarily because I don't like my frame and prefer working at home. I use weights there and try hard. However, it seems that the weights (even though they are heavy....for me anyway) don't seem to be making me that much stronger....I still feel weak even after like 3 months trying. I'd do them around 3 times a week....all upper body exercises. How do you make broader shoulders also. I feel for my age they are not broad enough.

Are pull/push ups useful at all, better or worse than weights or what's the story. Not into massive arms, but really need to improve strength rather than looking bulky. Don't want to lose more weight and look weaker though. Dilemma. Thanks for any advice.

chuck101

couple of basic rules..
1. stop stressing about it..
2. eat more ( meat,veg,fruit, etc.. lots of it. at each meal...)

3. pull ups/ chin ups/ body rows( inverted rows.. if unsure how to do these youtube is good here.).. keep doin them. do sets of 3 or 5 .. every few weeks test ur max.. see how many u can do.. whe u can do 10-15 straight then put a weight between ur feet..

4. deadlift heavy.. aka.. pick up heavy stuff alot.. not every day but at leas every 2/3 days..

5. push ups/ dips are ur friend here.. do some most days.. if possible for dips.. add weight once ya can do about 15 straight.. method similar to pull ups..
hope this helps a bit!

squod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1ZNmZ-uaM8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUN4sfHY-j0

Two exercises to do at home. Possibly with a strong bar resting between two chairs or whatever. Don't give up.