View Full Version : Critique my bulk please


TheRobotOverlords
May 23rd, 2008, 09:29 PM
Hello JSF, I have just completed about 5 months of consistent weight training. In January, I started a bulking cycle which lasted 8 weeks, during which I followed westside for skinny bastards. After that, I decided to cut some extra fat, following Stronglifts 5x5 for a month, and WS4SB again for another month. This brings me to today. I'm 5'7", 17 years old, 150lb, and I want to get big and strong. I'm aiming for a 10lb gain (obviously not all lean mass, but most of it). This is the summer its going to happen.

I'm thinking I'll eat about 3000 calories daily.

Breakfast:
2 eggs
2 tangerines
1 ww toast
1 tbsp. peanut butter
1 bowl of vegetables
1 cup green tea

Lunch:
1 apple
A handful of walnuts
1 WW bun
a large lean beef burger
lettuce and miracle whip

Snack:
1/2 can salmon
1 banana
1 cup vegetables
A handful of walnuts

Protein Shake
1 cup 1% milk
3/4 cup oats
3 scoops protein
1 tsp. coffee
1/2 tsp. hot chocolate

Dinner:
2 chicken breasts
1/2 bowl of kidney beans
2 tbsp. hummus
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup romaine lettuce

Total: ~2700 calories which I'll increase to 3000 (obviously over a period of time since I'm currently eating only 2100ish because of my cut), 230g protein, 210g carbs, 100g fat

I will be supplementing my diet with whey (already mentioned), creatine (I've never tried this before), a multivitamin, and fish oil.

I'll generally follow Max-OT principles for my workout, which I'm hoping will bring both size and strength gains.

Day 1:
Squats – 4 x 4-6
SLDL – 3 x 4-6
Seated Calf Raises – 3 x 4-6
Overhead Press – 4 x 4-6
DB OH Press – 2 x 4-6
Abs


Day 2:
Bench Press – 4 x 4-6
Incline Bench – 2 x 4-6
Dips – 2 x 4-6
Close Grip Bench Press – 3 x 4-6
Skullcrushers – 2 x 4-6
Abs


Day 3:
Deadlifts – 4 x 4-6
Pull ups – 4 x 4-6
1 Arm DB Snatch – 3 x 4-6
Shrugs – 2 x 4-6
BB Curls – 3 x 4-6
Abs


Also, I might throw in an HIIT session weekly to keep the fat gain on the low.

How does it look?

smuhhh
May 23rd, 2008, 10:37 PM
Im the last guy to be giving advice on bulking nutrition, but I personally think you need way more protein at breakfast, if not second meal too. I would think that if you eat your face off and work as hard as you can in the gym, lift heavy as hell. you are going to grow at your age.

astroguy
May 24th, 2008, 03:39 AM
Along the lines of smuhhh's comments, how evenly spread out is the fat, protein, carbs? While I don't think it's always practical to get an identical amount per meal, I usually try to make sure I get a generally even amount at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and then my afternoon and evening "snacks" are generally significantly lower in protein (they're the more "fruit/vegetable" fillers).

100%
May 24th, 2008, 04:15 AM
With breakfast just add a few more egg whites, or have some whey protein as well.

TheRobotOverlords
May 24th, 2008, 02:21 PM
Ok I'm thinking I'll add about 15g worth of whey protein with a glass of water in the morning. I'm happy with the nutrient ratios of the individual meals I laid out.

What about my workout itself? How does it look? I'll be lifting as heavy as possible and I'll strive to increase the weight every week.