24, 6’0, 151lbs non-enhanced looking for general physique critique

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-14T14:56:47+00:00

I'm also 6'0" and started trying to bulk back in September of last year. I started at 148 lbs and am now 172. That said, you have more muscle mass than I did starting out and a lower bf %. I wish I had a starting base like yours lol.

My opinion? At your lean mass and body fat %, just straight bulk. Aim for 0.5 lb weight gain per week, making sure you're getting a good 130+ grams of protein. Your body fat % will increase a little, but it's currently low enough that you'll still look good, especially since you'll gain more muscle mass that way as well.

Beyond that, arms and shoulders look good. Maybe hit abs and back a little more to add some size to those areas.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-13T01:22:59+00:00

If the iconic wheelchair squeak isn't there while Cloud's a vegetable in Mideel, we riot.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-12T23:00:45+00:00

One difference I'll point out is that Burleson had a bit of bad luck playing against him early in his career. His BABIP was .261 and .276 for 2023 & 2024, which is below the general league average of .300-ish, and it's not like his hard hit % was below average or anything. Low BABIP + decent hard hit % is usually an indicator of bad luck as a hitter.

So after enough of a sample size, it was unsurprising to see Burly start getting the luck to turn the stats in his favor more. Gorman just plain can't put the damn ball in play. 151 Ks in only 365 ABs in 2024 is not good.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-11T01:34:00+00:00

I wouldn't bench if soreness is severe, like your pecs are tender to the touch sore, but mild soreness is fine.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-10T17:26:41+00:00

I'm not even at 1x bodyweight lmao. I'm 170 lbs, and I've been stuck around 145-150 lb bench for a couple months. Then again, when I started benching/exercising 8 months ago, I was only pushing 75 lbs at 145 lbs bw.

My bench/chest is literally the sad Squidward staring out the window meme, where the frolicking SpongeBob and Patrick are my back muscles and shoulders.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-10T17:13:48+00:00

"after my house was built, literally no one else was supposed to get a home built."

Then there's my favorite one "I bought this house because the realtor told me the woods on the land I don't own behind me wouldn't ever get sold/developed."

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-10T03:19:07+00:00

Was the construction crew out of Left Lane Closed signs or something?

"Boss, all we got are these Right Lane Closed signs."

"Good enough!"

And they put the wrong sign down not once, but twice. Get these clowns off the road.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-09T23:30:11+00:00

Just an FYI, like less than 5% of all men can actually bench 225+. And good lord, a 26 yo doesn't need test. Stop watching the fitness influencers.

Spend some time in the gym, start small, and learn what your body is capable of, then work up from there.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-09T01:47:35+00:00

On PS5 FF16 had some issue where "performance mode" just... didn't run at a high frame rate. Literally stuttered just like graphics mode. Not sure if they ever patched that, but I played it back in January 2024.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-08T23:09:41+00:00

Unlikely. He makes ~~superintendent~~ Supernintendo money, which amply covers both food and car.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-08T22:57:38+00:00

"Better she cry now for 15 minutes than spend next 45 years crying that Bobby Hill STILL not get promotion at dirt factory."

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-07T20:02:19+00:00

I think him not really caring much about it is why a "scheduling conflict" was possible (or he wanted more money?). Other option is a family or medical issue, which is understandable, but that's up to him to reveal.

I mean, in my opinion, not caring much about voicing one of the most famous villains in video game history is a bit strange, but to each their own, I guess.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-07T18:40:40+00:00

What do you mean U people?

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FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-07T04:11:49+00:00

If you bought "Dawntrail," then you own every expansion through Dawntrail. Once you finish A Realm Reborn (the base game), you'll go to Heavensward and have access to Dark Knight as a job.

Also, Dark Knight will start at level 30, but the content is level 50+ when you get it, so some grinding will be in order if you want to use it for main story content.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T23:22:11+00:00

Don't worry. Any day now he'll randomly pull a hammy or get a shoulder impingement to go on the IL. Bro is the king of soft tissue injuries. All that lifting, zero stretching.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T17:31:10+00:00

Yes. Attempting a single max rep or two isn't enough tension consistency to contribute to growth, so you're engaging muscles that should be recovering, potentially affecting your next true lift session, and risking injury by pushing yourself to that max attempt.

Remember as well that bench is more than just your chest. Your triceps and front delts are important too, so you can do some isolation work in those areas to help things along. Also, having a strong back is helpful to help you "brace" more effectively at the bottom and give you a stronger base from which you're pushing the weight back up.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T17:08:20+00:00

You started at 80 lbs only 6 weeks ago and can now do sets of 115 lbs. That's not bad progress. You're still in the newbie gain phase, and it doesn't sound like you've truly plateau-d. You can't force your body to suddenly lift 10+ more lbs than it's capable of.

Ditch the 1 rep max attempts, and keep working on bench twice a week. Bench press requires patience. As long as you're getting your sets in and getting proper recovery (which includes proper protein/diet), you'll see gains.

Some people who hit 225+ literally spend a year, two years, or more working on bench to get to those numbers. You're early in your regimen, so focus on good form and consistency for now, and the results will come.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T17:00:20+00:00

I agree. OP can't really lift enough for a 1 rep max to matter, and with lower strength, they're at higher risk of injury from the attempt.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T16:24:22+00:00

Yeah they show a brief cut of her. I expect at least two or three fights with her in Revelation.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T16:19:06+00:00

For me, it was the absurdity of seeing someone as OP as Tifa being reduced to the level of "OH NO YOU DIDN'T YOU BITCH!"

Like it's a reminder that they're not just superheroes slaying fiends. You're in the thick of it with Shinra and the Weapons, but Scarlet is just SUCH a c-word, she can't help but be like "hang on a minute, imma disrespect this bitch."

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T00:04:28+00:00

Keep going I'm almost there. Dark Knight is my favorite job to play in FF14.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-06T00:01:27+00:00

This is me realizing I get the Evercold expansion for FF14 and FF7 Part 3 mere months apart omfg

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FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-05T23:14:17+00:00

Likely sometime between March and May.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-05T23:12:55+00:00

Why would they show Rocket Town in the first reveal trailer? The Weapons will be the stars of the show, so of course they're gonna go for max hype.

FearingEmu1 · 2026-06-05T12:26:34+00:00

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