Culking Bishes!!! Winter2016 / Spring 2017
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I was able to increase on bench (for 2 sets), squat, and deadlifts yesterday. I think my extra focus on core and some added pullups the last 2 weeks helped me be more stable in my lifts.4
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Sam Jones Whole Hog Carolina BBQ outta help my bulk.
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I gained last week, list this week. My bulk isn't working out very well, except that my lifts did increase last week. I'm hoping to maintain my lifts this week and get my weight back up a pound for next week.1
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I'm now slowly easing into the winter gain train. However, I've also decided to heavily increase my weighted vest conditioning work (every day except for the days before squats and deads). I have a feeling that I am going to end up eating a lot of damned food between now and March.1
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My bulk is overrr...it was dirty and short.
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The more I can wear my workout pants to work under long tunic style pants- the happier I am. one less step at the gym
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »I'm now slowly easing into the winter gain train. However, I've also decided to heavily increase my weighted vest conditioning work (every day except for the days before squats and deads). I have a feeling that I am going to end up eating a lot of damned food between now and March.
ALL THE FOODZZZZZZZZZZZZZZMy bulk is overrr...it was dirty and short.
oh noeooooooeeeeeessssssssssss0 -
Update: sick with the flu last week. Prior to that week, I had a de-load week. So, I had a light week of weight lifting, followed by a week of no lifting. Scale dropped 4 pounds from start of flu to end of flu; although I'm now up a pound (i.e., seems to have been mostly water weight). I lost about half an inch on all but a couple measurements. As usual when sick, I struggled to hit maintenance level calories due to no appetite. Judging from Monday and Tuesday's lifting, definitely lost some strength in some muscle groups but others seemed fine. For example, biceps were weak, triceps fine, back muscles coped with rows and pull-ups well. I'm a little disappointed/disheartened, but I suppose it could have been worse.0
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My question is how do you know when it is time to stop a bulk? In a given timeframe or at a set weight?
I gained 7lbs from Aug 5th to about Dec 5th. I just cut back by about 50-100 calories a day, b/c I felt "fat." I've lost 2lbs in about a week and a half. Am I done if I'm feeling gross? I have a powerlifting competition at the beginning of Feb. I'm conflicted...should I stick with the slightly lower calorie intake or add back the calories. I'm near the lower end of my weight class, so that isn't a concern.0 -
My coach said it is probably better to sit at the higher end of your weight class. It gives you more room to build strength rather than trying to cut...2
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DancingMoosie wrote: »My coach said it is probably better to sit at the higher end of your weight class. It gives you more room to build strength rather than trying to cut...
At this point, I could put on another 10lbs and still be in the same weight class. I was at the very low end last time. Maybe I'll see if cutting back effects strength in the next week or 2 and reevaluate then? Bulking is frustrating.0 -
deputy_randolph wrote: »My question is how do you know when it is time to stop a bulk? In a given timeframe or at a set weight?
I gained 7lbs from Aug 5th to about Dec 5th. I just cut back by about 50-100 calories a day, b/c I felt "fat." I've lost 2lbs in about a week and a half. Am I done if I'm feeling gross? I have a powerlifting competition at the beginning of Feb. I'm conflicted...should I stick with the slightly lower calorie intake or add back the calories. I'm near the lower end of my weight class, so that isn't a concern.
I usually run 4-6 months- 3 to 3.5 months I'm sick of it- so I make it a point to push through to 4- and then I can usually squeek out another month and land solidly in 5 months- and that's about 15-17 pounds of gain and about all I can handle.
Is it your first comp?0 -
deputy_randolph wrote: »My question is how do you know when it is time to stop a bulk? In a given timeframe or at a set weight?
I gained 7lbs from Aug 5th to about Dec 5th. I just cut back by about 50-100 calories a day, b/c I felt "fat." I've lost 2lbs in about a week and a half. Am I done if I'm feeling gross? I have a powerlifting competition at the beginning of Feb. I'm conflicted...should I stick with the slightly lower calorie intake or add back the calories. I'm near the lower end of my weight class, so that isn't a concern.
If you don't like how you look or feel then don't try and gain anymore. Move to maintenance and keep training up. You won't lose any strength and you can taper food up as you approach the comp if you feel like you need it.2 -
deputy_randolph wrote: »My question is how do you know when it is time to stop a bulk? In a given timeframe or at a set weight?
I gained 7lbs from Aug 5th to about Dec 5th. I just cut back by about 50-100 calories a day, b/c I felt "fat." I've lost 2lbs in about a week and a half. Am I done if I'm feeling gross? I have a powerlifting competition at the beginning of Feb. I'm conflicted...should I stick with the slightly lower calorie intake or add back the calories. I'm near the lower end of my weight class, so that isn't a concern.
I usually run 4-6 months- 3 to 3.5 months I'm sick of it- so I make it a point to push through to 4- and then I can usually squeek out another month and land solidly in 5 months- and that's about 15-17 pounds of gain and about all I can handle.
Is it your first comp?
This is my second comp. I totalled 510@132 in August; I'm up to gym total of 555@137. I thought a little extra bulk might help.
It has been about a 4 month bulk; that probably puts me at good spot to maintain until Feb.0 -
I just finished bulking.
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deputy_randolph wrote: »deputy_randolph wrote: »My question is how do you know when it is time to stop a bulk? In a given timeframe or at a set weight?
I gained 7lbs from Aug 5th to about Dec 5th. I just cut back by about 50-100 calories a day, b/c I felt "fat." I've lost 2lbs in about a week and a half. Am I done if I'm feeling gross? I have a powerlifting competition at the beginning of Feb. I'm conflicted...should I stick with the slightly lower calorie intake or add back the calories. I'm near the lower end of my weight class, so that isn't a concern.
I usually run 4-6 months- 3 to 3.5 months I'm sick of it- so I make it a point to push through to 4- and then I can usually squeek out another month and land solidly in 5 months- and that's about 15-17 pounds of gain and about all I can handle.
Is it your first comp?
This is my second comp. I totalled 510@132 in August; I'm up to gym total of 555@137. I thought a little extra bulk might help.
It has been about a 4 month bulk; that probably puts me at good spot to maintain until Feb.
that sounds like an excellent plan.0 -
deputy_randolph wrote: »deputy_randolph wrote: »My question is how do you know when it is time to stop a bulk? In a given timeframe or at a set weight?
I gained 7lbs from Aug 5th to about Dec 5th. I just cut back by about 50-100 calories a day, b/c I felt "fat." I've lost 2lbs in about a week and a half. Am I done if I'm feeling gross? I have a powerlifting competition at the beginning of Feb. I'm conflicted...should I stick with the slightly lower calorie intake or add back the calories. I'm near the lower end of my weight class, so that isn't a concern.
I usually run 4-6 months- 3 to 3.5 months I'm sick of it- so I make it a point to push through to 4- and then I can usually squeek out another month and land solidly in 5 months- and that's about 15-17 pounds of gain and about all I can handle.
Is it your first comp?
This is my second comp. I totalled 510@132 in August; I'm up to gym total of 555@137. I thought a little extra bulk might help.
It has been about a 4 month bulk; that probably puts me at good spot to maintain until Feb.
Those are some greatly improved lifts in a short space of time! Can I ask what your individual lifts were?0 -
trigden1991 wrote: »deputy_randolph wrote: »deputy_randolph wrote: »My question is how do you know when it is time to stop a bulk? In a given timeframe or at a set weight?
I gained 7lbs from Aug 5th to about Dec 5th. I just cut back by about 50-100 calories a day, b/c I felt "fat." I've lost 2lbs in about a week and a half. Am I done if I'm feeling gross? I have a powerlifting competition at the beginning of Feb. I'm conflicted...should I stick with the slightly lower calorie intake or add back the calories. I'm near the lower end of my weight class, so that isn't a concern.
I usually run 4-6 months- 3 to 3.5 months I'm sick of it- so I make it a point to push through to 4- and then I can usually squeek out another month and land solidly in 5 months- and that's about 15-17 pounds of gain and about all I can handle.
Is it your first comp?
This is my second comp. I totalled 510@132 in August; I'm up to gym total of 555@137. I thought a little extra bulk might help.
It has been about a 4 month bulk; that probably puts me at good spot to maintain until Feb.
Those are some greatly improved lifts in a short space of time! Can I ask what your individual lifts were?
Aug= 160 (missed 175 squat)/100/250
Current= 180/120/255
I've been working with a powerlifting coach since mid-Sept on my bench. I tested my max last week. I benched 120 for 2 singles (the coach made me do a second b/c the first wasn't perfect). She then had me attempt 135; I was able to push 135 halfway up before I needed some assistance. I'm shooting for a minimum of 135 in Feb...big plates!6 -
I think I'm two week out from next bulk.
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I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!1
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DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.1 -
The last few days I have been feeling really good about my weight. My energy levels are pretty good and I feel really good about my workouts. I still want to keep going till the end of February but I have already started thinking of doing this again next fall!2
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Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.0 -
DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.
In some federations, you can compete in a higher weight class without being that heavy as it is assumed being heavier is an advantage.3 -
trigden1991 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.
In some federations, you can compete in a higher weight class without being that heavy as it is assumed being heavier is an advantage.
Although for tie break purposes the tie goes to the lighter competitor.0 -
DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.
That seems odd lol. What federation is this?0 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.
That seems odd lol. What federation is this?
I compete with NASA and a lot of the women's state records are the same way. Certain weight classes/age categories are fairly popular and others don't even have set records yet, or the lighter classes have higher totals than the heavier ones.0 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.
That seems odd lol. What federation is this?
I compete with NASA and a lot of the women's state records are the same way. Certain weight classes/age categories are fairly popular and others don't even have set records yet, or the lighter classes have higher totals than the heavier ones.
If there was ever a reason to dreamer bulk, that is it. In men's divisions this is certainly not the case.1 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.
That seems odd lol. What federation is this?
I compete with NASA and a lot of the women's state records are the same way. Certain weight classes/age categories are fairly popular and others don't even have set records yet, or the lighter classes have higher totals than the heavier ones.
I have seen that in women's before, particularly the 84kg division since most women seem to just pass it over to get to unlimited. I haven't seen that in men's before though since the pools are larger.0 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »I'm up to 216 today and still hoping to gain 5 more lbs in the next 4 weeks before my first powerlifting meet. The meet roster is posted online and currently it looks like I'll have no competition if I move up into the 242 lb weight class. I just hope I don't bomb out because of the commands!
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't even bother going if I were going to end up in a dead class. I mean yes, meet competitions are really more about you competing with the bar and yourself, but it would still cheapen it for me. I'd probably end up trying to water cut to weigh in at the very top of the lower bracket, or slow my bulk if inexperienced with rapid cuts and replenishments.
ETA: nevermind, just saw where you said it's your first meet. In that case, anything to reduce the stress and butterflies will be good for you. I still wouldn't necessarily strive for such a class though. I am a competitive kinda person though.
I am competitive too and I want to do the best I can. The main reason I want to move up a weight class is that the federation deadlift record is lower in 242 vs 220 and may be more attainable if I have a good day at the meet.
That seems odd lol. What federation is this?
RPS. They're still growing - about 7-8 years old, I think - so there haven't necessarily been many competitors in every division.1
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