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Hi all, @beastcompany: Thanks for the reply. Firstly for the FULL BODY workout when you mention minimal accessories I guess you mean less complex workout routines. I've had a couple of FULL BODY workouts based on a 3 day workout on non consecutive days such as the one below: Workout A: Squats: 3 sets of 6 reps Dumbbell…

@MrM27: Also having done an initial search regarding the Push/Pull/Legs or an Upper/Lower split I found the following info: upper/lower split bodybuilding.com: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/5-best-bodybuilding-programs.htm http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beginner-to-advanced-bodybuilder-in-12-weeks-phase-3.html…

@MrM27: I really appreciate the advice regarding the frequency of the lift days. My 1 rep max lifts on the routines you asked are as follows: Barbell flat bench press - 37.5kg Squat - 40kg using smith machine and 35kg the same using the regular bar which in the gym I attend is roughly 45lbs/20kg. Deadlift - 35kg Overhead…

@ForecasterJason: I'm aware gaining fat is part of the gaining process but is the bit i'm looking to avoid overdoing leading to defeating the purpose of bulking. Based on my logging on the app at the moment my % calorie breakdown is carbs - 64% | protein - 25% | fat - 11%.

@ pwrlftr82: Thanks. I've been through several calculators and I do agree they are not equal but on average they give me a TDEE of 2267 calories/day. Yeah I'll look to change my program but before this I'm still taking in posts after your last post.

@MrM27: Thanks for the post. I'll answer your questions in more detail very soon but in short what you proposed i.e. Protein at .6-.87g per lb of bodyweight | Fat at .4g per lb of bodyweight, minimum | Carbs with the rest is roughly above what the calculator on http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ gave as a nutrition option…

Hi all, I've uploaded a couple of pics. @MrM27: Would like your opinion after seeing my pics. Thanks

@steveyinasia: Thanks I'll have a look at the site in more detail.

@Jbgolf52: The tool is pretty awesome. Basically using the Athletes formula (I chose this formula as I guess with 12% body fat I'm somehow lean) an selecting an activity level of 4 times/week: Step 1: BMR => 1598 calories/day TDEE => 2267 calories/day Step 2: I chose bulking with the 5% cautious option as the goal and 2343…

@Serah87: At this very moment doubling my calorie intake isn't possible but gradually as I mentioned I would like to start with 2000 on my non training days and 2200 calories on my training days.

@3alain75: I've updated my profile and if you can have look at my history. Most definitely I need to increase my calories but I intend to do this without grossly increasing my current body fat of 12% which I've worked hard to achieve say without increasing it past 16%

Hi all, Thank for all the replies. I've updated my profile. @burtnyks: Really appreciate the detailed reply. Gradually but intelligently on my non training days I'm looking increase my calorie intake to 2000 calories and on my training days I'm looking to raise this to 2200 calories. Correct me if I'm wrong but my approach…