Adding lifting/bulking friends

Northerncyclist234
Northerncyclist234 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 13 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
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 :)
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  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    119lbs to 120lbs is 1lb by my maths ;)
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Did you mean to say you now weigh 127 pounds?
  • Northerncyclist234
    Northerncyclist234 Posts: 8 Member
    Oops I meant 127lbs haha the auto correct on my phone changes it to 120 for whatever reason haha.
  • watts6151
    watts6151 Posts: 905 Member
    I'll be cutting till December then it
    Bulking time, just in time for the Christmas holidays
  • Ben_there_done_that
    Ben_there_done_that Posts: 732 Member
    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
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    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
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    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
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    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
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    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
    not_a_runner Posts: 1,343 Member
    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
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I see not many females have joined in.. My clean bulk starts Sunday.. currently cutting till then..Feel free to add me.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    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
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member
    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
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    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
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    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.

    :o 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
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited November 2016
    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.

    :o 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
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    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.

    :o 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
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    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
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    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.

    :o 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
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    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
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
    Hi! I'll be bulking through the end of January, I'll add you.
  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    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
    aaron_kollmeyer Posts: 5 Member
    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
    vperspective Posts: 17 Member
    edited November 2016
    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
    imjms737 Posts: 69 Member
    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
    anonymous_earthling Posts: 1 Member
    edited November 2016
    I'm trying to bulk to, feel free to add me. I'm female, 6'2", and am somewhere around 150lbs. :)
  • Nikkimaxim
    Nikkimaxim Posts: 221 Member
    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
    claireholden37 Posts: 21 Member
    Hi I have just started a bulk please add me x
  • adambomb187
    adambomb187 Posts: 4 Member
    7 lbs that is impressive
  • lawled22
    lawled22 Posts: 6 Member
    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!
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