Adding lifting/bulking friends

Northerncyclist234

Hey all, I started a slow clean bulk 3 months ago and have put on 8lbs since then. Went from 119 lbs to 120lbs ( I am 5'10") To be honest I mostly guessed my way through the whole process but somehow still ended up with decent results (I think) I would like to add some friends to see what others are doing and to get ideas on techniques for better muscle building as well as ideas on strength training workouts

trigden1991

119lbs to 120lbs is 1lb by my maths

RoxieDawn

Did you mean to say you now weigh 127 pounds?

Northerncyclist234

Oops I meant 127lbs haha the auto correct on my phone changes it to 120 for whatever reason haha.

watts6151

I'll be cutting till December then it
Bulking time, just in time for the Christmas holidays

Ben_there_done_that

I've been making some incredibly slow progress on my bulk, but that's on me. Feel free to add me. I like picking up heavy things and putting them back down.

TR0berts

Lifting? Yes.

Bulking? No. I'm actually in somewhat of a cut, right now. I want to make sure I'm at or around 181 so I don't have to do a big cut for my next PL meet. That, and I realize that the upcoming holidays may push my weight back up.

trigden1991

TR0berts wrote: »

Lifting? Yes.

Bulking? No. I'm actually in somewhat of a cut, right now. I want to make sure I'm at or around 181 so I don't have to do a big cut for my next PL meet. That, and I realize that the upcoming holidays may push my weight back up.

Bit of a threadjack but what is your total?

TR0berts

LOL - my last meet was a disaster, so only 975. Missed a couple lifts that I had no business missing. My individual lifts on the big three (as of last time I tested them) total 1095 currently. Of course, I haven't tested squat or bench in a few months, and those all were tested on different days. I'm thinking my squat is probably 20-25 lb higher and my bench I think probably 25-40 (as I've been working with a group of guys since mid-August and things have gotten much better). As a 44yo guy that's only been training for about 5 years, I'm not too annoyed with that quasi-total.

sardelsa

I'm currently bulking, in my third month. My gain is very slow right now so I have to work on my cals. I lift 3-4x per week. Feel free to add me.

not_a_runner

I am also team cutting for powerlifting for a few more months probably. Then it's bulk (try to get too fat again/build a decent total) time.

RoxieDawn

I see not many females have joined in.. My clean bulk starts Sunday.. currently cutting till then..Feel free to add me.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

Im not bulking yet. still trying to lose the last 20 lbs which wont come off. I still lift but will probably be 60 by the time I can start bulking lol

marissafit06

I am strongly considering a slow bulk. I lost about 8 pounds more than I needed too and do much better in the gym when I am a bit heavier. Interested to see progress. I'm your height (5'11") but quite a bit heavier (145).

Chieflrg

Northerncyclist234 wrote: »

Hey all, I started a slow clean bulk 3 months ago and have put on 8lbs since then. Went from 119 lbs to 120lbs ( I am 5'10") To be honest I mostly guessed my way through the whole process but somehow still ended up with decent results (I think) I would like to add some friends to see what others are doing and to get ideas on techniques for better muscle building as well as ideas on strength training workouts

Gaining muscle or strength is a simple formula.

1. Find and follow a progressive lifting program.
2. Eat a progressive diet relative to your weight gain.
3. Get plenty of sleep.

Nothing more is needed or better techniques. Feel free to add me if you want.

sardelsa

Chieflrg wrote: »

Adding muscle or strength is a simple formula.

1. Find a progressive lifting program and work it.
2. Eat a progressive diet with a surplus relative to your weight gain.
3. Get plenty of sleep.

Feel free to add me if you wish but there's really are no techniques or anything else needed other than these.

Is it really bad for muscle gains if I am not sleeping enough @Chieflrg ? I do make progress but I always worry that I could do so much better if I actually got adequate sleep while bulking. Sigh

Chieflrg

sardelsa wrote: »

Chieflrg wrote: »

Adding muscle or strength is a simple formula.

1. Find a progressive lifting program and work it.
2. Eat a progressive diet with a surplus relative to your weight gain.
3. Get plenty of sleep.

Feel free to add me if you wish but there's really are no techniques or anything else needed other than these.

Is it really bad for muscle gains if I am not sleeping enough @Chieflrg ? I do make progress but I always worry that I could do so much better if I actually got adequate sleep while bulking. Sigh

Absolutely. If you are stalling out on any program, almost always it's because of one of these three things are not being met. A body needs to recharge if it's going to grow.

sardelsa

Chieflrg wrote: »

sardelsa wrote: »

Chieflrg wrote: »

Adding muscle or strength is a simple formula.

1. Find a progressive lifting program and work it.
2. Eat a progressive diet with a surplus relative to your weight gain.
3. Get plenty of sleep.

Feel free to add me if you wish but there's really are no techniques or anything else needed other than these.

Is it really bad for muscle gains if I am not sleeping enough @Chieflrg ? I do make progress but I always worry that I could do so much better if I actually got adequate sleep while bulking. Sigh

Absolutely. If you are stalling out on any program, almost always it's because of one of these three things are not being met. A body needs to recharge if it's going to grow.

Yea I understand but unfortunately it is out of my control atm. I will just have to hold on to hope I am recovering at the bare minimum amount to make progress

serapel

I'm bulking. 5'8"..starting weight was 127 lbs and now I'm 131 lbs. I have been bulking for 4 months now..so a slow bulk.

serapel

sardelsa wrote: »

Chieflrg wrote: »

sardelsa wrote: »

Chieflrg wrote: »

Adding muscle or strength is a simple formula.

1. Find a progressive lifting program and work it.
2. Eat a progressive diet with a surplus relative to your weight gain.
3. Get plenty of sleep.

Feel free to add me if you wish but there's really are no techniques or anything else needed other than these.

Is it really bad for muscle gains if I am not sleeping enough @Chieflrg ? I do make progress but I always worry that I could do so much better if I actually got adequate sleep while bulking. Sigh

Absolutely. If you are stalling out on any program, almost always it's because of one of these three things are not being met. A body needs to recharge if it's going to grow.

Yea I understand but unfortunately it is out of my control atm. I will just have to hold on to hope I am recovering at the bare minimum amount to make progress

sweetie...it's cold season and you are feeding a baby at night...take it easy on yourself!!! I have so much admiration for you!

serapel

I'm bulking....5'8" and eating 2200 cals a day. I began at 126 lbs and now weigh 131 lbs 4 months later...so a slow bulk. I think I've managed to lose a bit of body fat tho. Gaining mostly posterior chain.

leajas1

Hi! I'll be bulking through the end of January, I'll add you.

cnbbnc

I'm on my first bulk too. Started at 110 and now at 116 (3mos later). I think my limit will be 120. I think.

aaron_kollmeyer

Im bulking trying to get 3600 calories a day. It's a chore. Keep at it!! Always switching up different meals keeps it exciting

vperspective

I'm on my first bulk too. I'm a little impatient so I may be bulking a little too fast.
I'm 5'6" and starting weight was 123 lb in early May, I'm now about 149 lb. (0.9-1 lb per month).
I have gained some fat which is inevitable but I'm also getting progressively stronger. Getting PRs definitely keeps me motivated to continue with the bulk.

imjms737

Slowly gained 10kg in about a year, and will probably maintain my current bodyweight (75kg), but will always work on recomposition.

Please feel free to add me.

anonymous_earthling

I'm trying to bulk to, feel free to add me. I'm female, 6'2", and am somewhere around 150lbs.

Nikkimaxim

Northerncyclist234 wrote: »

Hey all, I started a slow clean bulk 3 months ago and have put on 8lbs since then. Went from 119 lbs to 120lbs ( I am 5'10") To be honest I mostly guessed my way through the whole process but somehow still ended up with decent results (I think) I would like to add some friends to see what others are doing and to get ideas on techniques for better muscle building as well as ideas on strength training workouts

I'm bulking as well. Going on my 4th month next Wednesday to be exact lol. I'm 5'3" started at 117 pounds. Im anywhere from 126.5 to 128.5 lbs now depending on how much water weight i gain. I don't log my calories though..i become obsessive. I have 2 upper body days of weightlifting a week and 3-4 lower body days with the majority because glute focused. I was hoping to bulk until February or March but I'm not sure yet. Im noticing great gains, yet i also accumulated a little too much fat for my liking in my lower back. I added in 2-3 days of 10 minute hiit on the stair master to see if that minimizes fat gains.

claireholden37

Hi I have just started a bulk please add me x

adambomb187

7 lbs that is impressive

lawled22

I am on week 3 of my program. Currently I do 3 days of strength workouts, followed by a rest then 3 days of hypertrophy workouts then another rest day. I love it, switching it up is definitely helping me break through my plateau!