Bulking question

[Roberto99]

Hey peeps,

I have been looking to add size for the past 6 weeks or so. Eating 4,200 cals a day. Macros 360 carb 120 fat 360 protein. I've barely budged on the scale, 177 lbs to 179 fluctuation.
I'm 44, work out 4-6 times a week and have a very active job. I recently upped my carbs to 420 and cut protein to 300. Will this be a better way of bulking? Looking for ideas.....

Thanks

[73rr]

That's a decent amount of cals.

Are u on cycle? I'm guessing no?

[Roberto99]

That's a decent amount of cals.

Are u on cycle? I'm guessing no?

No not on cycle.

[73rr]

No not on cycle.

My suggestion would be give it some more time with your diet at 4200 cals like u have been. Gaining lean weight isn't easy and u said u gained 2 pounds.

Size takes time. I don't know how intense your work out is but maybe make your week into a 4 gym days. Recover in the 3 off days and then hit it hard again for 4 days.

[Roberto99]

Thanks for the reply. Workouts go to failure every set, with at least one drop set, sometimes a couple more. Do you think adding the carbs and dropping the protein will help? Just don't want to give up any muscle.
Thanks

[numbere]

Hey Roberto.

How about some stats?

[Roberto99]

Hey Roberto.

How about some stats?

Age 44, 179 lbs, 5'11, about 10% bf I'm guessing, abs slight defined

[Charlie67]

For what its worth, I'm about your age, currently at 3600cal for my endomorphic self... not on a cycle either. I'm 40% protein, 30/30 carbs and fat. I get pudgy easily, and I hate cardio.

These are for my body, but... I've experimented with various percentage splits over the years, upping carbs being one of them, several times. I seem to gain weight easily but at my best nowadays, I seem to always add about a 50/50 mix of muscle to fat (ie: If I'm up a pound, its 1/2 fat and 1/2 muscle) assuming of course that fat calipers and a tape measure are accurate to some degree.

My point being that I'd kill to add 2 pounds of LBM in 6 weeks... that would be 8 1/2 pounds a YEAR(ish). At 44 and not being on a cycle, I'd say you're getting it right already.

[73rr]

For what its worth, I'm about your age, currently at 3600cal for my endomorphic self... not on a cycle either. I'm 40% protein, 30/30 carbs and fat. I get pudgy easily, and I hate cardio.

These are for my body, but... I've experimented with various percentage splits over the years, upping carbs being one of them, several times. I seem to gain weight easily but at my best nowadays, I seem to always add about a 50/50 mix of muscle to fat (ie: If I'm up a pound, its 1/2 fat and 1/2 muscle) assuming of course that fat calipers and a tape measure are accurate to some degree.

(My point being that I'd kill to add 2 pounds of LBM in 6 weeks... that would be 8 1/2 pounds a YEAR(ish). At 44 and not being on a cycle, I'd say you're getting it right already.)

The part in ( ) is pritty spot on to me! ^^^^His last paragraph. Keep doing what you have been and give it some more time.

[Roberto99]

For what its worth, I'm about your age, currently at 3600cal for my endomorphic self... not on a cycle either. I'm 40% protein, 30/30 carbs and fat. I get pudgy easily, and I hate cardio.

These are for my body, but... I've experimented with various percentage splits over the years, upping carbs being one of them, several times. I seem to gain weight easily but at my best nowadays, I seem to always add about a 50/50 mix of muscle to fat (ie: If I'm up a pound, its 1/2 fat and 1/2 muscle) assuming of course that fat calipers and a tape measure are accurate to some degree.


My point being that I'd kill to add 2 pounds of LBM in 6 weeks... that would be 8 1/2 pounds a YEAR(ish). At 44 and not being on a cycle, I'd say you're getting it right already.

Thanks for the reply Charlie,
Your response totally makes sense. I know growing is a patient mans game. I have had good results in the past couple years, but I feel like I'm plateauing a bit so I guess I'm getting a little frustrated. Your insight makes me take a step back and realize that I'm doing well and just got to keep going. I'm an ectomorph so growing is always been a challenge.
Thanks again

[Roberto99]

Thanks 73rr, I have to be more patient and realize I'm doing well. Thanks for making me realize this. I think I will keep upping cals as I grow, to ensure I'm feeding the muscle enough.
Thanks