Well, I just started lifting, and this is the first time I have looked online and read a lot information online. I have lifted in the past, but I have learned a lot of knowledge over the past couple days. I have my work out plan set but my main question is whether I have to bulk up a bit more then cut? Fat genes run in my family so I can gain weight pretty quickly. I'm 5'7 and I weigh 153 pounds, but I think my BFP is pretty high (you can check out my prof pic or other pictures I have in my profile) *Can anyone give me an estimate of what it is?*. MY arms and legs are pretty skinny as well; I just have a pudgy that is really hard for me to lose after I dropped 30 pounds when I was obese as a child.
Should I go into Calorie Surplus to have the ability to gain more muscle mass or is my weight fine right now? If I should increase, how much should I go up to? Should I quit cardio because my arms are pretty flimsy?
Because I think my BFP looks pretty high, should I just continue with my workout plan and go into Calorie Deficit now to get more leaner?
All help is appreciated! I'm just trying to learn all the techniques!
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05-19-2011, 07:30 PM #1
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Calorie Surplus or Calorie Deficit: Which?
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05-19-2011, 07:37 PM #2
Don't drop the cardio, it'll keep your heart in good shape. Cardio won't make you small, a calorie deficit will. To be honest, I would go on a calorie surplus. I had roughly the same stats as you when I started, and I decided to cut. I regret it because I looked extremely skinny and week. I'm now going to bulk until I have a decent amount of LBM and then cut
Welcome to the forums, and good luckMy SS Log:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=684336361
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05-19-2011, 08:41 PM #3
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05-19-2011, 08:49 PM #6
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Yeah, my motivation to get stronger is high right now and hopefully always will continue to be. I'm at 153 right now, how much should I go up to?
Well, this trainer at my gym gave me a similar beginner workout. 3 days a week Mon/wed/Fri
Mon:
Squats
TBar row
Standing calf raises
Wed:
Bench press
Dips
Barbell curls
Reverse Crunches
Fri:
Deadlift
Military press
Seated calf raises
Crunch
Generalized sets for all lifts would be 1x16-12, 1x10, 1x8, 1x6, 1x5, 1x4, 1x10 (more or less).
I found it to be similar to the SS workout in that places greater focus on the main muscle groups.
I have just started this one and I seem to like it.
Would going SS be a better idea? I looked at the Advanced Novice SS (I have lifted before in the past, not really a newbie)Last edited by mensoballer; 05-19-2011 at 08:54 PM.
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05-19-2011, 09:33 PM #7
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