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    how do these lean bulk macros sound?

    Im currently at around 18.5% bodyfat and 161.5 pounds after a failed cut. I want to lean bulk back up to 175 and gain all my muscle back.

    My macros:
    Lifting days
    170 protein
    350 carbs
    80 fat
    ~2800 cals

    Off days
    170 protein
    225 carbs
    80 fat
    2300 cals

    Monday:
    Legs

    Wednesday:
    Chest

    Friday:
    Back

    Im not sure about my maintenance cals yet, but im tracking my weight every morning before eating/after using the restroom so I can find out how much weight im gaining and at what rate. So far, how does the macronutrient ratio sound?
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    Seems like a lot of calories for a lean bulk.
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    First, switch that program to a 3 day full body compound routine like Starting Strength, SL5x5, or JasonDBs 5x5. You will see much better overall gains at a much faster pace.

    As for your diet, you will need to identify your maintenance and then go from there. The breakdowns seem fine. That appears to average around 2500/day which is probably going to be too low. I imagine you will have to raise that but you can test it for a few weeks before making changes.
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    1. Don't worry about changing calories for lifting and non-lifting days.
    2. Not trying to be a dick but you should definitely scrap that bulls*** routine. As the 3rd post said, do a program that is sticky'd on the Workout Programs section; routines that are PROVEN to work. I HIGHLY recommend doing Jason DB's 5x5 Novice Routine.
    3. Find your maintenance calories + 10% for your calories. If you lose weight during your first month on those calories increase your caloric intake by 10%.
    4. When it comes to choosing how much protein, carbs and fat to have....Just do it like this. Have at least 1 gram of protein per lb of LBM, .5 grams of fat per lb of LBM and fill in 50-100% of those remaining calories with carbs. For optimal results fill 100% of those remaining calories with carbs but since you're not some competitive bodybuilder or athlete don't spend too much time worrying about it.
    5. Have fun.
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    At the end of my last bulk my squat was up around 225. Now it's probably at like 185 more or less. Should I still do a strength routine either way? Are these strength routines good for building overall mass, not just hypertrophy? Im looking for some myofibril gains, as I dont have a lot of lean mass, but I gain sarcoplasmic mass quite easily.
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