Misc Lean Bulkers Part III: Winter Steaks and Home Made Shakes.

[Prednisone666]

The key to chins hitting lats for me (and I feel like I get a MUCH more superior pump on chins anyways) is leaning back a bit (I always pull to my chest, never ever do that stick your neck above the bar thing), keeping elbow flare to a minimum (seems to make contraction a lot harder), and pulling through my pinkies and elbows (less hard of a grip on forefingers...straps REALLY help with this).

As the set progresses and my lats get stupid pumped, I grab the bar more forcefully and use more biceps, which allows me to complete 1-2 more reps than I would have--taking the biceps to failure in the process, and the lats past failure (think of someone helping you on the last rep of a set).

^ I don't know if that last sentence made sense...I don't really think about it while i'm doing it, so it's hard to put in words.

that definitely makes sense, reps on spread. I have to give chins a try again sometime soon. I always did those to chest too. Sometimes would try to hold my last rep at the top for as long as possible

[pdt414]

Are you making your own PWO? It looks pretty good.

Yessir. Deciding to experiment a little

[CutItUp9759]

Back in this thread.

Running Lyle's Generic Bulking Routine with lowered volume for the best gains and most enjoyable training I've ever had in my life. Totally love it.

My bench has gone from 175 x 5 to 195 x 5, squat from 205 x 5 to 230 x 5, and weighted chins from 10 lbs x 8 to 45 lbs x 5. So I'm doing okay. I've been taking it pretty easy though, drinking a lot and I've put on some fat.

Considering actually doing a 5-6 week mini-cut, but I've only gained about 12 pounds. What do you guys think?

[C4IMO]

What do you guys do when you're hungry as **** but are trying to keep the bulk super duper lean at 1-1.5lbs/month

[fihe]

What do you guys do when you're hungry as **** but are trying to keep the bulk super duper lean at 1-1.5lbs/month

Just eat healthy foods that will keep you full and are within your calorie range. Now that I'm bulking, I eat the same foods I did while cutting, except I've reintroduced starches into my diet (oatmeal, rice, high-fiber English muffin).

[Woody-5]

What do you guys do when you're hungry as **** but are trying to keep the bulk super duper lean at 1-1.5lbs/month

Veggies work well to curb the hunger, good for you too.

[BigSkizzy]

Back in this thread.

Running Lyle's Generic Bulking Routine with lowered volume for the best gains and most enjoyable training I've ever had in my life. Totally love it.

My bench has gone from 175 x 5 to 195 x 5, squat from 205 x 5 to 230 x 5, and weighted chins from 10 lbs x 8 to 45 lbs x 5. So I'm doing okay. I've been taking it pretty easy though, drinking a lot and I've put on some fat.

Considering actually doing a 5-6 week mini-cut, but I've only gained about 12 pounds. What do you guys think?

Don't do that. You said you are making the best gains you've ever made--ride it out.

[CutItUp9759]

Don't do that. You said you are making the best gains you've ever made--ride it out.

You are a wise man. Coincidentally Canadian as well. Maybe not a coincidence.

Will ride it out until at least May/June, then play it by ear from there.

[BigSkizzy]

What do you guys do when you're hungry as **** but are trying to keep the bulk super duper lean at 1-1.5lbs/month

I am in the ninth week of a reverse diet and my appetite was raging for a while. Adding a big serving of berries to my dinner (which always includes a serving of vegetables) definitely helped keep me feeling fuller. I also do IF so I always go to bed relatively full.

[Renegadegod]

What do you guys do when you're hungry as **** but are trying to keep the bulk super duper lean at 1-1.5lbs/month

I buy frozen mangos from Costco and I eat it when it's just beginning to thaw. Tastes amazing as well as suppressing my appetite.

[ppself]

What do you guys do when you're hungry as **** but are trying to keep the bulk super duper lean at 1-1.5lbs/month

By the time i get hungry again. I am eating my next meal.

You eating every 2 hours?

[LiftDrive]

What do you guys do when you're hungry as **** but are trying to keep the bulk super duper lean at 1-1.5lbs/month

That feel, that feel, God almighty I know that feel

[fihe]

^ stealing the above photo for my FB, if you don't mind.

I've learned from this website that if I don't look like a fitness model, I am a worthless human being.
I wish my body would hurry up and make my existence valid. It's been taking too long.

[MikeTheBiceps]

^ stealing the above photo for my FB, if you don't mind.

I've learned from this website that if I don't look like a fitness model, I am a worthless human being.
I wish my body would hurry up and make my existence valid. It's been taking too long.

Your only lying to yourself bro, when you do that. You are going to make it, take your time

[fihe]

Your only lying to yourself bro, when you do that. You are going to make it, take your time

How is it lying to myself? and I'm disappointed because I lost a lot of weight a couple of years ago and wouldn't have lost so much muscle if only I had lifted. I didn't think strength training was important because I just wanted my fat off, and now I'm paying for my stupidity.

[HockeyRat12]

At around 14% bf right now, gonna cut to 10ish then commence the lifelong lean bulking.

[MikeTheBiceps]

How is it lying to myself? and I'm disappointed because I lost a lot of weight a couple of years ago and wouldn't have lost so much muscle if only I had lifted. I didn't think strength training was important because I just wanted my fat off, and now I'm paying for my stupidity.

Because your trying to tell people you look different then you realy are, I beleave you can make it bro, we all made mistakes when we started lifting. I have wasted many of my lifting doing ineffected stuff and not tracking my macros. Yet I feel it was a realy good learning curve. But feel free to do what ever you like

[fihe]

Because your trying to tell people you look different then you realy are, I beleave you can make it bro, we all made mistakes when we started lifting. I have wasted many of my lifting doing ineffected stuff and not tracking my macros. Yet I feel it was a realy good learning curve. But feel free to do what ever you like

I see. I wonder if my current workout program is good. On BB there are always all these different programs being featured, and I can't help but wonder if something is wrong with what I'm currently doing. I currently do an upper/lower body split, where I do a 15-20 min. cardio warmup, then usually do 6-7 exercises where I alternate exercises between sets.

I'm just a very impatient person and get discouraged when I don't see quick results, so I am frustrated. I don't believe in progress, I believe in end results. But there's no end in sight.

[MikeTheBiceps]

I see. I wonder if my current workout program is good. On BB there are always all these different programs being featured, and I can't help but wonder if something is wrong with what I'm currently doing. I currently do an upper/lower body split, where I do a 15-20 min. cardio warmup, then usually do 6-7 exercises where I alternate exercises between sets.

I'm just a very impatient person and get discouraged when I don't see quick results, so I am frustrated. I don't believe in progress, I believe in end results. But there's no end in sight.

When I hit the gym hard and under 1,5 hour and tracked my cals and macros I made the best gains I ever had. Just set half year goals or you might lose motivation.

[Gxp23]

I see. I wonder if my current workout program is good. On BB there are always all these different programs being featured, and I can't help but wonder if something is wrong with what I'm currently doing. I currently do an upper/lower body split, where I do a 15-20 min. cardio warmup, then usually do 6-7 exercises where I alternate exercises between sets.

I'm just a very impatient person and get discouraged when I don't see quick results, so I am frustrated. I don't believe in progress, I believe in end results. But there's no end in sight.

Its annoying, but this is a slow process, gaining muscle takes time, and actually seeing the change can be a long process, what I find helps, is enjoying the food you eat, and enjoying the training and the way you perform.

When I hit the gym hard and under 1,5 hour and tracked my cals and macros I made the best gains I ever had. Just set half year goals or you might lose motivation.

This, 12-24 week goals are more realistic (If the goal is somewhat acheivable).

[GarthVader]

Earlier this week I hit a PR of 95 X 8 on dumb bell flat bench. This is unbelievable for me. I was about to do my standard 4-5 reps when a random dude came up and started spotting me, encouraging me and stabilizing my arms if I started to lose balance. He kept me going and I knocked out 4 more after I was about to finish. Thanks random dude doing dumb bell shoulder presses next to me.

Today I hit another PR by doing 315 X 8 on dead lift. Oh BTW, I started cutting too.

[Botika]

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I've learned from this website that if I don't look like a fitness model, I am a worthless human being.
I wish my body would hurry up and make my existence valid. It's been taking too long.

You are stressing about things outside of your control so you are always going to be disappointed. You can't make it happen faster and you can't change the past. You should practice some acceptance and surrender to the process. Hating yourself isn't going to help you achieve your goals, it's just going to make you feel like chit.

[Gxp23]

Earlier this week I hit a PR of 95 X 8 on dumb bell flat bench. This is unbelievable for me. I was about to do my standard 4-5 reps when a random dude came up and started spotting me, encouraging me and stabilizing my arms if I started to lose balance. He kept me going and I knocked out 4 more after I was about to finish. Thanks random dude doing dumb bell shoulder presses next to me.

Today I hit another PR by doing 315 X 8 on dead lift. Oh BTW, I started cutting too.

Good job, dave man.

You are stressing about things outside of your control so you are always going to be disappointed. You can't make it happen faster and you can't change the past. You should practice some acceptance and surrender to the process. Hating yourself isn't going to help you achieve your goals, it's just going to make you feel like chit.

This, sounds stupid but you need to up your ego a bit, dont be a dick about it, but as far as I am concerned I am the coolest nicest guy in the world, and Idgaf if you think otherwise, I am here to please, and I dont disappoint. No but seriously, like yourself, accept who you are and harness it.

[Botika]

This, sounds stupid but you need to up your ego a bit, dont be a dick about it, but as far as I am concerned I am the coolest nicest guy in the world, and Idgaf if you think otherwise, I am here to please, and I dont disappoint. No but seriously, like yourself, accept who you are and harness it.

Yah I'm getting fatter and I still think I'm pretty awesome lol.

[Nexxus]

Yah I'm getting fatter and I still think I'm pretty awesome lol.

Fatties of the world unite!

[Gxp23]

Yah I'm getting fatter and I still think I'm pretty awesome lol.

Me too, I look good in the morning, then after breakfast, the bloat really kicks in.

Fatties of the world unite!

We all here!

[Botika]

Fatties of the world unite!

*fist bump*

Me too, I look good in the morning, then after breakfast, the bloat really kicks in.

Haha truth. Before breakfast it's all good... after breakfast I ignore the reality. Lol.

[TheThoughest]

^ stealing the above photo for my FB, if you don't mind.

I've learned from this website that if I don't look like a fitness model, I am a worthless human being.
I wish my body would hurry up and make my existence valid. It's been taking too long.

Disregard the misc. Acquire normal relationship with food and self image.

[pecsbrah96]

Just bought one of these random weight watchers body fat scales at target today, it said I was 12.7% bf. Anyone else use one of these, and does it sound about right (judging from avi)

Haha truth. Before breakfast it's all good... after breakfast I ignore the reality. Lol.

this only works if you dont eat alot of carbs the night before lol

[Foreverbulker]

hows the bulk going brahs ?

my diets been pretty bro, might give jonnie canditos routine a go

has anyone tried the routine?