The Dreaded Dirty Bulk!

[mockery]

This is a fact, not just opinion.

How much LBM do you think is possible to gain per week? I say if everything is damn near perfect, one pound a week - MAX no way you can gain more.

wtf? please all of you quit kidding yourself u can gain 1 lb lbm a week , wont happen. give up. 48 lbs a year? nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. try gaining 0.25 lbs lbm in a month and maybe if you are gifted

[< <Samson> >]

LoL, it is possible I think in some cases. Newb gains are way different than when you get bigger and bigger.

But, Yes even a pound a week is damn near impossible.

[human project]

Interesting read. I've been eating like a beast the past two weeks (for me at least). Started at 239.4. First week I got to 246.1. This Tuesday I hit 252.3. Today I was at 257. Eating 4400 to 5100 Cals a day. feel stuffed all the time. But the weights going on.

Nice stats.... What's your hight and bf??

[human project]

This is a fact, not just opinion.

How much LBM do you think is possible to gain per week? I say if everything is damn near perfect, one pound a week - MAX no way you can gain more.

I'd be happy with a lb a month.....

[human project]

Odd, I barely get a drop. Yet, I am still waiting for the random blood squirt people reported they have had.

15-18%? < That's not too good. Well, it is with close on. I am right around that now and I feel mad jiggly.

But, I fully understand that gaining is gaining. At least that's how I seen it before.

The way it seems, you will be big one day for sure. You seem to be putting in some serious effort into this.

(Telling this to myself too) Keep at it, it takes time - Real time, not just weeks or months.

I've only had it squirt out once and two other times blood filled the pin when injecting in my forearm and calf... And I usually take 2 shots a day.

[human project]

wtf? please all of you quit kidding yourself u can gain 1 lb lbm a week , wont happen. give up. 48 lbs a year? nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. try gaining 0.25 lbs lbm in a month and maybe if you are gifted

Ya any more gain then that is usually the first sign of estrogen problems...

[human project]

Forget to add in the update that I'm #8 shots in and almost complete week 4. I've up'd the adex to .5eod and the tbol is still at 60mg daily... So tempted to up the tbol, but something tells me I'm being greedy lol.

Funny fact, every shot is leaving me with a decent stream of blood once I pull the pin out. Yes, I aspirate and no blood in the barrel.

That seems like a lot of a dex for your cycle... Well I don't know your cycle but I don't know what you could put in a syringe at 2cc a week and need that much a dex... .5 every 3rd day should be plenty IMHO...

[>Good Luck<]

LoL, it is possible I think in some cases. Newb gains are way different than when you get bigger and bigger.

But, Yes even a pound a week is damn near impossible.

I say fvck the math and work to get what you deserve! Everyone always says "everyone is different" and "how am insuppose to know what you'll gain of xx cycle for xxx months" but then you hear these "facts" about gaining 1pm per month maximum and others gaining 25lbs on a test cycle for 12 weeks.

[>Good Luck<]

That seems like a lot of a dex for your cycle... Well I don't know your cycle but I don't know what you could put in a syringe at 2cc a week and need that much a dex... .5 every 3rd day should be plenty IMHO...

I am fairly confident my adex is underdosed

[human project]

I am fairly confident my adex is underdosed

Ya I've learned that research grade ai's are junk and no matter how u mix them they don't seem to be consistent on dose... If there's one thing I think has so be pharm grade or at least a good underground tab

[>Good Luck<]

Taking 2 days off. Well deserved and well needed! Gonna be back at it Saturday after work for a crazy legs day. Last week leg press was 7 plates a side for 6. I'm shooting for 7x10 this week.

[Moparman]

It's impossible to have the weight be lean that fast. I wish it was tho lol

I agree. I know I'm sticking those calories somewhere. But I'm happy to see some size increases nonetheless. I've always been skinny. Hard to gain ANY WEIGHT. IM 6'6" and have lingered around 240 for a year or so. When I started lifting back in 2010 or so I was 215.

So ya, I know it isn't muscle. It would be nice but I know it isn't. At some point I'll figure out how to do all this right. I'm just a newbie trying to learn the ropes. Reading everything under the sun.

[>Good Luck<]

I agree. I know I'm sticking those calories somewhere. But I'm happy to see some size increases nonetheless. I've always been skinny. Hard to gain ANY WEIGHT. IM 6'6" and have lingered around 240 for a year or so. When I started lifting back in 2010 or so I was 215.

So ya, I know it isn't muscle. It would be nice but I know it isn't. At some point I'll figure out how to do all this right. I'm just a newbie trying to learn the ropes. Reading everything under the sun.

At this point in my lifting journey I also feel and lbs added to the scale is good enough for me but I come to the same realization that I am not doing it right, yet still getting satisfaction out of it

[>Good Luck<]

Eating a medium pepperoni pizza with a can of coke---- that's dirty lol

[Soar]

Eating a medium pepperoni pizza with a can of coke---- that's dirty lol

That just gave me heart burn.. Or maybe it was the damn cialis...

[>Good Luck<]

Still sitting at 170lbs... Not bad but gains are slowing down I guess. Maybe due to the intense decrease of fat intake. I will be adding in a protein shake to get some more protein and Cals. My selection is 170cal 33g protein, 3g carbs (1g sugar) 1g fat... Until I add 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 cup oats, and 1 cup milk = 650 cal 60g pro 55g carb 24g fat

Legs yesterday, squatting nice again finally. Knee pain has left me alone for now. Been working on form for the past couple months and have finally worked back up to 225lbs squat to about 100 degrees. Glutes feeling nice, hams feeling nice, quads feeling nice, KNEES feeling nice!!

Chest today, lifts increasing comfortably. ORM flat bench is up to 225lbs, 185 for reps. Db incline press up to 75lbs for reps but could have probably increased easily. decline is up to 185 for reps. Form is nearly perfect for all exercises as it has been my main focus over heavy weights.

Size is becoming noticeable to everyone. Getting questioned on a regular basis. Parents and other family have said I am looking very muscular and whatever I'm doing is working well. Glad they got to see me eat as well

LOOKING FORWARD TO BACK DAY TUESDAY!!! MORE DEADLIFTS!!

[cj111]

Hooray for dead lifts,my favourite exercise, you ever follow them up with rack pulls ?

[>Good Luck<]

Hooray for dead lifts,my favourite exercise, you ever follow them up with rack pulls ?

Nope, never done a rack pull in my life

[cj111]

Because you don't know what they are or just not interested? They are a good exercise to follow up deads

[>Good Luck<]

Because you don't know what they are or just not interested? They are a good exercise to follow up deads

just not sure what they are. I can assume its close to half a dead lift with the weight being up on a rack? just a guess

I usually follow up deads with rows, super-set with pull downs. no logic behind this, just feels good

[cj111]

Just a dead lift from knee height basically.. Bar is at knee height I mean. Able to lift more cause of a shorter range of motion. Give em a whirl if you want to try something new

[>Good Luck<]

Just a dead lift from knee height basically.. Bar is at knee height I mean. Able to lift more cause of a shorter range of motion. Give em a whirl if you want to try something new

Thanks bro, I'll giver a go

[cj111]

Im sure you know this anyways because you do deads, but keep that head/chest up at all times. Lemme know how it goes

[>Good Luck<]

wtf? please all of you quit kidding yourself u can gain 1 lb lbm a week , wont happen. give up. 48 lbs a year? nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. try gaining 0.25 lbs lbm in a month and maybe if you are gifted

I missed this comment... I respectfully disagree once again, but maybe its cuz im still in the noob stages and I am gaining muscle at a nice rate

[>Good Luck<]

back today again! loving this right now. deadlifts went up again--- 365lbs! a pound for every day of the year!!!! everything else was fairly moderate and comparable to last weeks back day. I can see my little gut going down already and everything else is filling out. getting more and more comments about my size and strength gains, and people looking my way when working out. I guess it's not normal for someone to be going up so fast so im catching attention....may have to switch gyms for a new crowed. I know to many people at my gym and no need for words to start flying lol

[cj111]

And your rack pulls

[>Good Luck<]

And your rack pulls

Ah yes, the rack pulls. I honestly forgot... I was in a zone and totally slipped my mind. No disrespect my brother, as undo appreciate your suggestion. Will have to remember for next week

Some stupid old man pissed me off while I was deadlifting and threw me off big time! He came storming over and loudly commanded me to stop being so loud. He was 70+ and it took everything I have not to snap on him

[cj111]

Shoulda told him to turn his hearing aids down

[Soar]

How's the bulk comin along?

[>Good Luck<]

How's the bulk comin along?

I'm at a standstill at 171-172 having trouble increasing cals but strength keeps going up

[>Good Luck<]

update time:

Weight dipped a couple lbs probably due to another quick bout of stomach flu. People at my work really need to stay home when they are sick 169.5lbs as of now... Oh well, should be back in a few days.


Worked chest today, a day late. Completely destroyed it! Loving the strength gains- I would say I'm a huge fan of the tbol. I put up the 90lb DB's on flat bench for 2 sets of 6... Actually pretty sure I can hit the 95's and may be getting the 100's in my hand before cycle ends.

Had a comment today that my weights are moving up way to fast. I agree but I'm still going for it... Loving it!

[GirlyGymRat]

Are u entering into the conditioning contest???

[>Good Luck<]

Are u entering into the conditioning contest???

Nope, once the bulk is done in 6 weeks, I'll be maintaining for 2-3 months before I can make a decision on the next step

[>Good Luck<]

Had a crazy work week, and a trip to Quebec for my brother graduating basic training. So proud of him. He's come a long way and looks like a proper soldier.

This week had some enjoyable progress nevertheless!

Monday hit 90lb dumbbell press for 6. New heavy for me.

Tuesday hit 380lbs deadlift, and weighted dips for the first time. New heavy for deads, but will go more this week easily.

Wed-Thursday-Friday.... No possible gym

Saturday- squat 275lbs, new heavy. Will go up next week for sure.

Sunday- nothing again due to work

Aiming to be back into the swing of things this week. Chest tomorrow, gonna be awesome!

[>Good Luck<]

Chest was awesome as planned!

190lbs x6 3 sets flat bench (no spot or would have gone heavier)

75 x 8 3 sets db incline

175 x 15 3 sets decline

Rest pause on smith machine for incline to burn out after flys. Chest is on fire today!

Back today!

Deadlift up again!!! 405lbs for 1

Pull downs went 180 for 7 with the new grip recommended by cape buffalo and marcus. Lats on fire!

Shoulders tomorrow. Weighed 174 today love it!

Still eating egg bacon and cheese English muffin with hash-brown every morning & 500ml milk (1% or 2% depending on if I have to buy a carton or have milk at home)

Second breakfast is 3 eggs, 3 bacon, 2 toast and potatoes & 500ml milk

Lunch is still usually 150g chicken breast w/ 1.5 cup rice or 150g jerk chicken dark meat w/ 1.5 cup rice and peas ( red beans) & OJ or pop lol

Pre-workout meal is PB&J sammy w/ 500ml milk ( and sometimes a banana)

Post work out dinner - whatever she makes or I buy chicken souvlaki and rice and Greek salad. Sometimes I buy fish tacos or fish burrito - today i had 1 large breast w/ rice and carrots and cauliflower.

Late snack is 33g protein shake & 500ml milk and 1/2 cup oats OR cereal of choice

The "dreaded dirty bulk" is barely even smudged let alone dirty. Belly fat is reducing as it came pretty quick. Top abs coming back slowly

[Soar]

Sounds like some awesome progress, keep it up man!

[>Good Luck<]

Just hit 315 x 1 three times and leg press 7 plates a side for 5.

Loving my progress!

[951thompson]

Just hit 315 x 1 three times and leg press 7 plates a side for 5.

Loving my progress!

Nice work man!

[GirlyGymRat]

Is that your baby in the avi? If so congrats are in order!!!!

[>Good Luck<]

Is that your baby in the avi? If so congrats are in order!!!!

LoL no no no, look closer at the picture, particularly to the hands of baby. I've got 3 princesses and I'm content with that !