not getting bigger...

[chamkila]

hey bros, ive been working out hardcore for the last 8 months... eating is on target but I can't seem to break the 200lbs barrier, im 6'2" about 18% bf, everytime i eat more than I should i end up getting a gut, im eating properly too, its starting to piss me off... should I just go ahead and do a dbol/test cycle for 8 weeks... im finding im getting good muscle size but no mass.. anyone?

[yellows2k]

No offense but 18%BF is kinda fat don't you think? I'm about 15-16 and I can hardly see my abs. WHy don't you cut to like 8-10%BF then start bulking. You will gain fat while bulking so if you were at 8%BF then bulked to 12-13% then cut, you would always have good definition. It's alot harder to look good and be strong than just being strong.

[MBaraso]

Depends on what your goal is.
If your looking to see some abs etc then I would suggest dieting, and doing cardio 4 -5 times a week. Then after u cut down on your b/f you could think about hitting a d-bol test cycle. If you go ahead and do it now chances are your b/f is going to go up even more.

[saboudian]

Its up to you of course. I am at around 15%BF and i can't stand it, just makes me look fat. And of course when u bulk up, your BF will go up even higher, and at 18 that is already about as high as u ever want it, so if u keep bulking, its likely that if u do keep bulking u will hit 20%BF and trust me u don't want that. Take 2 months to just cut, try to lose 1-1.5lbs a week and bring your BF to a decent level. During that time, take more time to research nutrition and workout, no matter how much u know, when it comes to plateaus u have to consider everything and try it.

[durbin22]

I would cut down your bodyfat to 10% before bulking. Like saboudian said by continuing to bulk you will hit 20% or more. Your profile says your 209lbs? Hit cardio 5 days a week for 45 minutes and clean up your diet then worry about hitting 200lbs.

[MDMA]

I dont agree with these peeps. I dont think bf% matters if you want to bulk or not. Depends on your goals.

For example, I DO want to be at 8% bf, however I just started a bulking cycle and Im around 15% bf right now. Why would I do this? becuase my goal is 8% by summer, not the end of winter. All depends on your goals man.

ALso, change your routine a bit. Different exercises, different weights, negatives, exploding reps.. etc etc. Switch it up, keep shocking those muscles.

[chamkila]

ok guys sounds good , thanks for the advice, i have one other question, should i do my cardio right after my workout's or is it better to go with first thing in the morning, i mean i dont wanna loose all the size that i have now, so would it be better first thing in the morning or right after a good 1 hour weight training session???

[MBaraso]

Originally posted by chamkila
ok guys sounds good , thanks for the advice, i have one other question, should i do my cardio right after my workout's or is it better to go with first thing in the morning, i mean i dont wanna loose all the size that i have now, so would it be better first thing in the morning or right after a good 1 hour weight training session???

Best time to do cardio is in the morning on an empty stomach.

[wrstlr69sdnl]

Originally posted by MBaraso


Best time to do cardio is in the morning on an empty stomach.

I agree thats when i do me cardio but i hate getting up early