Tips and motivation for bulking

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  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifts? GTFO! :p

    LOL yeah.. Dump the calf raises and Curls

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Deadlift 3 work sets of 8-12
  • Lean59man
    Lean59man Posts: 714 Member
    edited March 2018
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifts? GTFO! :p

    LOL yeah.. Dump the calf raises and Curls

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Deadlift 3 work sets of 8-12

    That's good routine.

    But the calves deserve some love too.
  • fb47
    fb47 Posts: 1,058 Member
    edited March 2018
    I am trying to bulk up. Anyone have tips and advice? My goal is to look good and feel good.

    Find your maintenance, once you know what your maintenance is, just add 250 calories to it, you should be gaining around 0,5 lbs per week on average. Food wise, just make sure you get your minimum proteins (at least 0,8g of protein per pound of body weight, you don't need to a *kitten* amount of protein unlike the cutting phase where it is usually recommended 1g/lb BW), fiber and micronutrients which shouldn't be hard on a bulk.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Lean59man wrote: »
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifts? GTFO! :p

    LOL yeah.. Dump the calf raises and Curls

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Deadlift 3 work sets of 8-12

    That's good routine.

    But the calves deserve some love too.

    If you must, you can work some unloaded calf raises into the warmup with the planks
  • 01fitgeek
    01fitgeek Posts: 89 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    We are going to need to know a bit more about you before we can help. What are your stats? (Height, weight, approximate bodyfat) Are you male or female? Are you new to lifting? When you say look good, can you be more specific?

    You can also check you the stickies at the top of this forum for more information.

    Its my first day here. And i am looking for gaining some serious muscle mass. Can you please help me. Can i add u?
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifs or pull ups?
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    01fitgeek wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    We are going to need to know a bit more about you before we can help. What are your stats? (Height, weight, approximate bodyfat) Are you male or female? Are you new to lifting? When you say look good, can you be more specific?

    You can also check you the stickies at the top of this forum for more information.

    Its my first day here. And i am looking for gaining some serious muscle mass. Can you please help me. Can i add u?

    What is your lifting/exs exercise background?
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
    Lean59man wrote: »
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifts? GTFO! :p

    LOL yeah.. Dump the calf raises and Curls

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Deadlift 3 work sets of 8-12

    That's good routine.

    But the calves deserve some love too.

    If you must, you can work some unloaded calf raises into the warmup with the planks

    Sometimes I'll do calf raises on the leg press between sets.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Lean59man wrote: »
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifts? GTFO! :p

    LOL yeah.. Dump the calf raises and Curls

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Deadlift 3 work sets of 8-12

    That's good routine.

    But the calves deserve some love too.

    If you must, you can work some unloaded calf raises into the warmup with the planks

    Sometimes I'll do calf raises on the leg press between sets.

    Hee hee, I just discovered that.

    Cheers, h.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited March 2018
    Lean59man wrote: »
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifts? GTFO! :p

    LOL yeah.. Dump the calf raises and Curls

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Deadlift 3 work sets of 8-12

    That's good routine.

    But the calves deserve some love too.

    If you must, you can work some unloaded calf raises into the warmup with the planks

    Sometimes I'll do calf raises on the leg press between sets.

    Better than doing curls in the squat rack.

    :D
  • Lean59man
    Lean59man Posts: 714 Member
    edited March 2018
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifs or pull ups?

    Both excellent exercises I agree.

    I'm just keeping the routine brief. The barbell rows and barbell squats hit the lower back pretty well though.

    You can only do so much if you want to grow. Pull-ups could be done instead of rows but do not hit the lower back.
    But the squats do hit it also so not a big deal.

    Curls for girls.
    Standing barbell curls are usually considered an isolation exercise but I consider them a compound move.
    Doing heavy barbell curls gets your whole body working to stabilize the body, etc. They are fantastic exercise for developing practical power.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Lean59man wrote: »
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    Lean59man wrote: »
    I just posted this in another thread but I'll repeat it here...

    (Remember this is for HARDGainers)

    >

    Tips on gaining weight for the hard gainer?

    Junk it up. Lots of whole milk, ice cream, breads, cakes, meat, potatoes, dressings, butter, etc.

    If you are really a hard gainer you don't have to watch your diet AT ALL.

    You can eat anything and everything and you need to in order to gain weight.

    Combine this with a basic full-body bodybuilding routine and you can succeed.

    Here's a routine for gaining weight.
    Do it 3 days a week.
    If you are new to training, do only 1 set the first week, add a set each week thereafter until you get 3 sets.
    Add weight whenever you get all 3 sets with the higher reps.
    Don't quit, don't miss workouts, don't miss meals.
    Give it 6 months of hard training and BIG eating.

    Warm up with a plank or two.
    Barbell squats 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing calf raises 3 sets of 12-15
    Bench press 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell rows 3 work sets of 8-12
    Standing presses 3 work sets of 8-12
    Barbell curls 3 work sets of 8-12

    Then go home and EAT!

    EAT a lot even of days you don't train.

    No deadlifs or pull ups?

    Both excellent exercises I agree.

    I'm just keeping the routine brief. The barbell rows and barbell squats hit the lower back pretty well though.

    You can only do so much if you want to grow. Pull-ups could be done instead of rows but do not hit the lower back.
    But the squats do hit it also so not a big deal.

    Curls for girls.
    Standing barbell curls are usually considered an isolation exercise but I consider them a compound move.
    Doing heavy barbell curls gets your whole body working to stabilize the body, etc. They are fantastic exercise for developing practical power.

    especially if you do them in the squat rack.
  • 01fitgeek
    01fitgeek Posts: 89 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    01fitgeek wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    We are going to need to know a bit more about you before we can help. What are your stats? (Height, weight, approximate bodyfat) Are you male or female? Are you new to lifting? When you say look good, can you be more specific?

    You can also check you the stickies at the top of this forum for more information.

    Its my first day here. And i am looking for gaining some serious muscle mass. Can you please help me. Can i add u?

    What is your lifting/exs exercise background?

    I am lifting the weights from 8 months. And gained 8 kgs and again lose 4 kgs.
    I dont know how. Can u help me please