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Yes @staticsplit, I spotted that doctrinal fanaticism and refusal to acknowledge alternative valid viewpoints, no matter how qualified the person expressing them. It’s no problem, I have no desire to post in a close-minded (and wrong) group. Your loss!
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Just found out what ‘Woo’ means on MFP. Gets used a lot, so obviously my opinions not wanted in this forum. Bye.
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First, what you are looking for is the holy grail btw. It’s brutally hard to achieve... good luck! You’ll most likely find the answer in your diet/nutrition. Calories are all very well, but you’ll probably need to fiddle with your macros, to find a solution that works in the unique biochemistry and hormonal mix of your own…
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Your initial questions tells me you haven't done anywhere near enough research, and don't even have the beginning of a model that will allow you to achieve your goals. To answer your question, yes, at 3500 calories a day, and with your starting stats, you will gain weight. It will mainly be fat though, and you will look…
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1. In a serious calorific deficit your body will cannibalise itself, including your muscles, to meet energy requirements. Building muscle is simply not a priority when survival is threatened. 2. DOMS means you have challenged your muscles in a way they are not prepared for. It may or may not indicate you are building…
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There are no alternatives to squats and deadlifts. They are bodybuilding fundamentals. Sorry.
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I hate to deliver the ‘bad’ news, but at 4 month’s training you are still very much a beginner. Expecting massive results like 1lb per week is simply unrealistic. This is a *long term* project and if you gain a genuine 10lbs a year you are doing outstandingly well! Have patience, stick to a (any) program, and tune in your…
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Nutrition is 85% of bodybuilding. Lots of approaches are viable, I have found, for me, the ‘Slow-Carb’ diet to be the easiest to comply with. First introduced/popularized by Tim Ferris in ‘the four hour body’. Keto also great for endomorphs, but not so easy to keep long term...
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Best site I’ve ever read on lean bulking is Martin Berkhan’s ‘Leangains’ https://leangains.com/ He was the first and best to create the intermittent fasting approach to lean bulking and explain the science behind it in layman’s terms.
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Been lifting since I was 9. Tried pretty much everything in my time. Admire the physiques from the 1950s to 1970s - the Golden Age!
