10 weeks bulking critique

[RougeR]

started off about 6 months ago at 130ish

first picture 8 weeks ago, but been bulking for 2 before this.

Before:
144lbs

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...cVkGy1654.jpeg

After:
155lbs

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...vAMHB1564.jpeg

10 weeks measurments
arms before: 12.5" now just shy of 14"
Chest before: 36" now 38"
Legs before 20" now 21.25"
waist before 28" now 29"


critique please, hows am i doing etc, thanks.

[boon9484]

what is your routine?

[coolmarine24]

Hey man not to be rude but I do not see a difference

[RougeR]

also not meaning to be rude, and i respect your reply but i can definetly see progress myself. My arms are bigger, chest is better, shoulders n back broader, i know not a huge amount but hey its only been 10 weeks. i got another 20 or so left to go

[Ehudd]

do the same pose, only way to tell if your bigger.

[RougeR]

Originally Posted by Ehudd

do the same pose, only way to tell if your bigger.

there pretty similar, brb ill go trace my outline with chalk on the wall, actually i was joking but that would be a pretty damn cool indicater of progress lol. but yeh if you want ill take another pic in exactly the same pose.

- can i get some more replies please, will bump later on

[RougeR]

bump

[RougeR]

^x2

[RougeR]

x3, n out, will only comment, if posts are made now.

[Abdominator]

Originally Posted by RougeR

started off about 6 months ago at 130ish

first picture 8 weeks ago, but been bulking for 2 before this.

Before:
144lbs

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...cVkGy1654.jpeg

After:
155lbs

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...vAMHB1564.jpeg

10 weeks measurments
arms before: 12.5" now just shy of 14"
Chest before: 36" now 38"
Legs before 20" now 21.25"
waist before 28" now 29"


critique please, hows am i doing etc, thanks.

Hey RougeR!

It looks like you're on track. There's more size in your chest and your abdominals are showing a little more separation. You'll find that within about 2 months of starting a consistent exercise and nutrition program, you'll see a noticeable improvement in muscle tone. Within 6 months of starting, you'll see noticeable muscle growth, which you have. Although the pictures don't show a big difference between 144 lbs. and 155 lbs., you definitely show improvement from your first pictures. Plus, you can feel that your body has grown (since you live in that body).

Give yourself time. One thing that you'll notice that if you do the same routine, your body will eventually get used to it, and your gains will stop. So every 2-3 months or so, change your workout routine dramatically. And make sure you maintain good eating habits. Nutritional consistency is the biggest component in getting the physique you want.

Check out this article I wrote about my own journey gaining muscle mass:

http://www.podarco.com/fitness/content/view/57/82/

Also remember that you're a great age to start working out. I started when I was 16, but didn't get serious and consistent with my workouts until I was 18, and I didn't improve my nutrition significantly until I was 25 years old. Once I did that, my gains took off. So make sure you're eating well (at least every 2 hours), training hard, and getting plenty of rest. I guarantee that you do those 3 things in combination, you'll be in the 160-170 lbs. range by this time next year, with a lower bodyfat percentage level.

- Skip

[RougeR]

Originally Posted by Abdominator

Hey RougeR!

It looks like you're on track. There's more size in your chest and your abdominals are showing a little more separation. You'll find that within about 2 months of starting a consistent exercise and nutrition program, you'll see a noticeable improvement in muscle tone. Within 6 months of starting, you'll see noticeable muscle growth, which you have. Although the pictures don't show a big difference between 144 lbs. and 155 lbs., you definitely show improvement from your first pictures. Plus, you can feel that your body has grown (since you live in that body).

Give yourself time. One thing that you'll notice that if you do the same routine, your body will eventually get used to it, and your gains will stop. So every 2-3 months or so, change your workout routine dramatically. And make sure you maintain good eating habits. Nutritional consistency is the biggest component in getting the physique you want.

Check out this article I wrote about my own journey gaining muscle mass:

http://www.podarco.com/fitness/content/view/57/82/

Also remember that you're a great age to start working out. I started when I was 16, but didn't get serious and consistent with my workouts until I was 18, and I didn't improve my nutrition significantly until I was 25 years old. Once I did that, my gains took off. So make sure you're eating well (at least every 2 hours), training hard, and getting plenty of rest. I guarantee that you do those 3 things in combination, you'll be in the 160-170 lbs. range by this time next year, with a lower bodyfat percentage level.

- Skip

thanks alot mate, good honest responbse and motivation. im sticking with full body untill christmas, then moving onto a 3 day split, then possibly a 4 day after exams at end of acedemic year, ill hit you up when im changing over to see what you think.

only thing i am wondering about is do you reckon ive gained any or much fat? i personally think its minimal, especially seeing as i couldnt see my abs when i started before i cut when i shouldnt of, and i can just about now.

[RohitNirale]

Hey ,

Since u are doing Vince DelMonte's program ,dont u find his program too long , I mean in some workouts there are as many as 40-50 sets .

Nice progress though.


Thanks

[RougeR]

there quite grueling workouts if you do the proper supersets which i try to always do, unless i cant get to equipment at commercial gym though i mainly work from home. Del montes is hard but i must say i am now convinced it is one of the best beginner programs out there.

[BC23]

I can see some change! Good job! Keep at it! Good luck!

[RougeR]

Originally Posted by BC23

I can see some change! Good job! Keep at it! Good luck!

thanks, best of luck in all you do to.

[RohitNirale]

Many thanks for your reply .
I was asking because I have the program and after looking at it i feel it may take upto 2 hours or so to do one workout (50-60 sets) in a gym .

how long does it take for u ?

[Haris14]

The problem is your focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the things that really matter, even though they are right in front of you. I think next time you should ask yourself "Am I on the right track here?". I don't mean to be rude, but people like you I really pity. So maybe you could use the few brain cells you have and take advantage of the knowledge I have given you. Good luck.

[RougeR]

Originally Posted by Haris14

The problem is your focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the things that really matter, even though they are right in front of you. I think next time you should ask yourself "Am I on the right track here?". I don't mean to be rude, but people like you I really pity. So maybe you could use the few brain cells you have and take advantage of the knowledge I have given you. Good luck.

sorry elaborate.. here ive lost you, im going on to study medicine, currently taking GCSEs and have aspirations to go to Cambridge

[RougeR]

Originally Posted by RohitNirale

Many thanks for your reply .
I was asking because I have the program and after looking at it i feel it may take upto 2 hours or so to do one workout (50-60 sets) in a gym .

how long does it take for u ?

about 1 hr 30 average including 15mins stretching. also depends which rep range im on, 5x5 takes longer than 3x15 for examplr.