Whats up family!
For years there have been many theories in regards to bulking. Usually done in the off season, Bulking is where an individual would increase their amount of calories, and gain weight in hopes of attaining more muscle mass.
Personally I disagree with this concept. In my opinion over dosing on calories, does not equal to increased muslce mass. My equation for mass breaks down like this:
MM=S+HW (Muscle Mass = Strength + Heavy Weight)
Its my theory that in order to gain more muslce mass, one needs to gain strength. The way you get stronger is by lifting heavier than normal weight. No where in that equation does extra calories come into play. Now I'm not saying that you can consume the same calories you would when your in a "cutting" phase as you would in the off season. But for one to go from 220 - 275 to me is not really increasing his muscle mass as much as previously thought. He'll be bigger, but how much of that is fat vs muscle? Secondly, how much longer will it take that person to lose that extra weight before he steps on stage? for the last 9 months I've maintained a weight of 240. I've never been below that. But during that time i've not only grown stronger, but i've also improved my muscle content. When i step on stage in the spring, I plan to compete around 230. I am not one that has a high metabolism, so i am very careful of the things i eat. But for me I know that if i were to try and bulk up to 250, 260, not only will i be uncomfortable, but it would take me forever to get my body to a level of conditioning that i'd be happy presenting on stage.
What are your thoughs? I'm curious to know.
