My 20 pound "Bulk" log (also life changing)

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  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Alright then! So push & pull it is!

    Thanks @heybales
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Day 27!
    Weight= 157lbs

    Workout: BACK

    3x8 Pull-ups
    3x5 Deadlifts
    3x10 Lat Pulldowns
    3x8 Barbell bent over rows
    3x10 Seated rows
    3x8 One-Arm dumbbell rows
    3x8 Dumbbell shrugs

  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
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    jmule24 wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    You really won't get the gains from that as a beginner as a better program - you need volume with frequency, 2-day split at the most, 3x weekly.

    1 body part a week almost is at the advanced levels where muscle growth is slow and hard to come by. You are no where near that yet.

    I've been lifting for years man, just havent took it seriously.
    I've lifted even at 10 years when i was training judo lol so i guess I'm not a beginner?

    # of years lifting does not dictate your lifting "status." There are benchmark standards for the main lifts which will help you see where you compare with your 1RM.

    @heybales has been giving you solid advice.

    +1 Billion and Dolphin.
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    edited July 2015
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    I must be missing it, but what part of this thread documents a progress toward a bulk goal?
    • What is your starting and current body composition?
    • What lifting program?
    • What weight increases in lifts have you made?
    • Key body-part measurements?
    So much wrong/incomplete here.

    So much.
  • abuck_13
    abuck_13 Posts: 382 Member
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    jmule24 wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    You really won't get the gains from that as a beginner as a better program - you need volume with frequency, 2-day split at the most, 3x weekly.

    1 body part a week almost is at the advanced levels where muscle growth is slow and hard to come by. You are no where near that yet.

    I've been lifting for years man, just havent took it seriously.
    I've lifted even at 10 years when i was training judo lol so i guess I'm not a beginner?

    # of years lifting does not dictate your lifting "status." There are benchmark standards for the main lifts which will help you see where you compare with your 1RM.

    @heybales has been giving you solid advice.

    +1 Billion and Dolphin.

    Just one dolphin? I was thinking a shark and two turtles also.....
  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
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    abuck_13 wrote: »
    jmule24 wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    You really won't get the gains from that as a beginner as a better program - you need volume with frequency, 2-day split at the most, 3x weekly.

    1 body part a week almost is at the advanced levels where muscle growth is slow and hard to come by. You are no where near that yet.

    I've been lifting for years man, just havent took it seriously.
    I've lifted even at 10 years when i was training judo lol so i guess I'm not a beginner?

    # of years lifting does not dictate your lifting "status." There are benchmark standards for the main lifts which will help you see where you compare with your 1RM.

    @heybales has been giving you solid advice.

    +1 Billion and Dolphin.

    Just one dolphin? I was thinking a shark and two turtles also.....

    ^^^^^^^^^ THIS GUY, I LIKE^^^^^^^^
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
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    abuck_13 wrote: »
    jmule24 wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    You really won't get the gains from that as a beginner as a better program - you need volume with frequency, 2-day split at the most, 3x weekly.

    1 body part a week almost is at the advanced levels where muscle growth is slow and hard to come by. You are no where near that yet.

    I've been lifting for years man, just havent took it seriously.
    I've lifted even at 10 years when i was training judo lol so i guess I'm not a beginner?

    # of years lifting does not dictate your lifting "status." There are benchmark standards for the main lifts which will help you see where you compare with your 1RM.

    @heybales has been giving you solid advice.

    +1 Billion and Dolphin.

    Just one dolphin? I was thinking a shark and two turtles also.....

    Lol. The only thing you left out was two turntables and a microphone.
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
    edited July 2015
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    I must be missing it, but what part of this thread documents a progress toward a bulk goal?
    • What is your starting and current body composition?
    • What lifting program?
    • What weight increases in lifts have you made?
    • Key body-part measurements?
    So much wrong/incomplete here.

    So much.

    My starting weight was 151/152lbs and about 11% bodyfat.
    Current weight is around 157lbs and dunno the bf% cuz im not good at it.
    Im eating 3k to 3.5k calories surplus and around 170gm protein.

    I was on a 5-day split routine but as @heybales said i gotta switch to a 3-day split routine.
    That's it:))
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    I love that u guys care to fix me the wrong things I'm doing!:)) really thanks
    This is what keeps me motivated.
    And as long as i see weight&lift going up every week, keeps more motivated.cheers!
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
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    No, that was 2-day split routine - 3 x weekly.
    Now, if you notice you are remaining sore for like 3-4 days right now, don't attempt the 3 x weekly until body and ability to recovery has caught up with workload.
    No need going to lift with same muscles that are sore and tired - you just won't get the same benefit from the workout. Worse, you could be killing some of your repair from prior workout.
    It's the recovery that allows getting stronger and building more muscle - not the actual workout.

    Perhaps - http://www.exrx.net/Workouts/Workout2PP.html

    If you have the time - include the optional stuff.

    Note the guidelines below for a couple of lifts and where to put them.
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    @heybales alright man! starting this routine tomorrow, let's see how this goes!
    Thanks man:))
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
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    I must be missing it, but what part of this thread documents a progress toward a bulk goal?
    • What is your starting and current body composition?
    • What lifting program?
    • What weight increases in lifts have you made?
    • Key body-part measurements?
    So much wrong/incomplete here.

    So much.

    My starting weight was 151/152lbs and about 11% bodyfat.
    Current weight is around 157lbs and dunno the bf% cuz im not good at it.
    Im eating 3k to 3.5k calories surplus and around 170gm protein.

    I was on a 5-day split routine but as @heybales said i gotta switch to a 3-day split routine.
    That's it:))
    Thanks for the info.

    What was the name of 5-day routine you were on?
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Heading to my workout and today is a push day!

    So the workout goes as follows

    Squats (5x5)
    Flat bench press(3x8)
    Leg press(3x8)
    Incline dumbbell flyes(3x10)
    Military press(3x8)
    Calves(3x10)
    Tricep cable pushdowns(3x10)
    Dips(2x10)
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Today was a good workout! Thanks to @heybales
    Also got my macros today and went for 3500 calories!

    Also my weight this morning finally went up again and went to 157.5lbs.
    Cheers
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Did my workout for today which was a pull day! Felt really good!
    Also i was thinking about buying nitrotech any thoughts?
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Just hit my macros for today! Got 3000calories and 160gm protein.
    So starting from tomorrow i will up my calorie intake by 250 again.
    So i will be eating a minimum of 3250 to 3500. There won't be 3k anymore.
    cheers
  • BenjaminS_Fitness
    BenjaminS_Fitness Posts: 70 Member
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    A bullbody routine will give you better results than a split.
    Back in the days everyone did fullbody. Bodybuilders started to split their training as AAS doses got higher and slin/hgh got added to the game (which causes protein synthesis uptime to be much higher).
    As a natural lifter full body or atleast training everytime twice a week might be superior until a certain level.
    Believe me i've learned this lession way to late and i want to help other people not to fall for this bodybuilding magazine *kitten*. Icecreamfitness 5x5, Strong lifts are a great way to start.
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Today was a rest day for me, i had some power so i did some cardio.
    I know it's weird doing cardio while bulking, but it's good doing it from time to time while bulking tho! That's just me!

    Also got my macros for today! cheers
  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Day 31

    Push day:
    Squats (5x5)
    Flat bench press(3x8)
    Leg press(3x8)
    Incline dumbbell flyes(3x10)
    Military press(3x8)
    Calves(3x10)
    Tricep cable pushdowns(3x10)
    Dips(2x10)

  • seifofficiale
    seifofficiale Posts: 95 Member
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    Always love that feeling going to sleep with my macros been hit.
    also today was a good workout, probably my best since i started, felt really good.
    so the next week i will be posting an update report for my progress thru 5 weeks of bulking.
    cheers