I’m finally starting out on Monday. I’m 170lbs now, 6ft, semi-lean.
I want to gain as much muscle as possible w/ minimal fat gain for the next 2.5 months…
Then I want to cut down to 5% bodyfat, no matter what weight i’m at.
Once I get to 5%, I just want to maintain until late fall, trying to gain muscle keep bodyfat the same… Then i’ll go on more of a real bulk.
What type of diets would be best for each phase? I’m a complete beginner, 17, 170lbs. I’d like to get to around 180-185lbs before I cut but that might noy be possible–gotta be optimistic though =)
Training for each phase? For the bulk, just intense, lifting 4 days week? For the cut what should I do? And maintanence?
What other advice would you give me? What foods should I avoid? Only supplement i’m taking now is whey and a multivitamin. Is meal timing important or is it just overall calories? My school has pretty crappy lunch, I might just start skipping it.
I’ve read a ton of articles and I read that FAQ a few months back.
I was just wondering if any individuals here had success bulking – gaining muscle and not adding much fat with a particular diet? Same with cutting and maitenence…
I heard german body comp was good for cutting, I think i’ll try that… not for sure about the diet, I was thinking of maybe a CKD but I want your guys’, the ripeed T-men, opinions…
Ok, I’ll help you out. From my experiences and to what I do now, and look to for info are John Berardi’s articles. I highly recommend you read his massive eating writtings and his appetite for construction. As far as workouts go there are ton here! I have not yet gone on a full blown bulking phase yet, though I have used Ian Kings workouts in college during track season. They worked. Just look around read the workout info and follow the one you feel fits you.
One are are u serious are u running circles on us again I remember last time that we talked that you were suppose to start but you haven’t. Remeber anything you do will work because your a beginner. And you will get the fastest results within your first year of lifting. Please I am not trying to flame you or discurage you. Just that I don’t think you really learned anything we talked about last time we discuss this.
Like, I said before we want you to do it the right way and not the wrong.