Want brutally honest and logical comments and answers. Dirty bulk 153lbs-186lbs

[Camdz28]

Whats up guys. So i've been bulking for about 6-7 months now and have gained 30+lbs. Keep in mind I am aware that I have gained a lot of fat, but I really just want to make sure I didn't completely fail at bulking? Also I just want to know what I could expect after a nice slow cut? My lifts have gotten a lot better on this bulk and all, my arms went from 14.5" to 16", but I am worried that I didn't gain muscle..It is a really crappy feeling.

Bench: 155x8 to 200x6
Squat: 185lbs to 205x6
Incline db bench: 45lbsx6-8 to 80lbsx6

First two pics are from around 155lbs and the ones after are of me around 180+lbs.

[Northlax3]

Whats up guys. So i've been bulking for about 6-7 months now and have gained 30+lbs. Keep in mind I am aware that I have gained a lot of fat, but I really just want to make sure I didn't completely fail at bulking? Also I just want to know what I could expect after a nice slow cut? My lifts have gotten a lot better on this bulk and all, my arms went from 14.5" to 16", but I am worried that I didn't gain muscle..It is a really crappy feeling.

Bench: 155x8 to 200x6
Squat: 185lbs to 205x6
Incline db bench: 45lbsx6-8 to 80lbsx6

First two pics are from around 155lbs and the ones after are of me around 180+lbs.

ehhhhhhhhhh


that is a lot of fat gain.... ALOT.

I am not a fan of a dirty bulk for people who aren't at least aware of their macros on a general scale.

It seems like you just ate a lot of sweets/crap and not enough protein to put on muscle as well as the fat that comes with bulking.

[robinsean7]

damn man you looked pretty good in the first pic but that third one is brutal. Nothing left to do but cut and take the lesson learned for the future

[Camdz28]

Yeah was definitely planning on cutting soon, but might go ahead and start it in the next week.

[Camdz28]

I guess all I can do now is look at the positive side which is the strength gains and start my cut.

[BenD4Me]

you only added 20lbs to your squat but 45 to your bench? if you arent working your lower body as much as your upper you probably shouldnt be trying to gain 1lb a week. Honestly I dont think your pics are terrible, you can tell you put on some muscle, but probably half was fat.

[Camdz28]

you only added 20lbs to your squat but 45 to your bench? if you arent working your lower body as much as your upper you probably shouldnt be trying to gain 1lb a week. Honestly I dont think your pics are terrible, you can tell you put on some muscle, but probably half was fat.

I added more than 20lbs to squat. It was 185lbs for 1 rep and now 205lbs for 6 reps.

[flashstinson0]

Man did you do any cardio? I went from 155-178 in my first two months of lifting and actually got more lean!

I ate dirty not super dirty but I wasnt watching my diet, but I am an ectomorph who is very active.

[2Legit2Quitt]

For the most part, what have you been eating during this dirty bulk? And while bulking, have you been relatively keeping track of where you are nutritionally during the day? I personally dont keep FULL track of my macros while bulking but definitely my fat intake, and calories... You have gained a significant amount of body fat, which is common with bulking (especially dirty) but in the same token, I actually prefer dirty over clean (when done properly) while bulking to gain muscle.. For your next bulk, use this as a template.... Figure out your ideal body weight (what you ultimately want to bulk up to) and plan your meals accordingly... its a lot easier to bulk at a diet of 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fat.... Make sure you are also training intense with as little rest periods as possible for that muscular endurance (which is also cardio), and designate specific training days to strictly full cardio sessions while you are bulking... That way you will minimize the amount of fat and ensure that you are mostly packing on muscle...

[Camdz28]

For the most part, what have you been eating during this dirty bulk? And while bulking, have you been relatively keeping track of where you are nutritionally during the day? I personally dont keep FULL track of my macros while bulking but definitely my fat intake, and calories... You have gained a significant amount of body fat, which is common with bulking (especially dirty) but in the same token, I actually prefer dirty over clean (when done properly) while bulking to gain muscle.. For your next bulk, use this as a template.... Figure out your ideal body weight (what you ultimately want to bulk up to) and plan your meals accordingly... its a lot easier to bulk at a diet of 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fat.... Make sure you are also training intense with as little rest periods as possible for that muscular endurance (which is also cardio), and designate specific training days to strictly full cardio sessions while you are bulking... That way you will minimize the amount of fat and ensure that you are mostly packing on muscle...

Yeah I was keeping track. I wasn't making sure my macros were perfect, but set minimums for protein. It's difficult for me to find the ideal caloric intake for clean bulking. I'm either not gaining any weight or gaining weight to fast.

[k1ddoxo]

Whats up guys. So i've been bulking for about 6-7 months now and have gained 30+lbs. Keep in mind I am aware that I have gained a lot of fat, but I really just want to make sure I didn't completely fail at bulking? Also I just want to know what I could expect after a nice slow cut? My lifts have gotten a lot better on this bulk and all, my arms went from 14.5" to 16", but I am worried that I didn't gain muscle..It is a really crappy feeling.

Bench: 155x8 to 200x6
Squat: 185lbs to 205x6
Incline db bench: 45lbsx6-8 to 80lbsx6

First two pics are from around 155lbs and the ones after are of me around 180+lbs.

I was actually mirin your first pic dude, you look like you have aesthetic genetics. Hopefully once you cut down to perhaps 160-165lbs you will look the same with a little more muscle mass. If you lifts increased then im guessing you would have put on at least some muscle under the fat. Keep us posted!

[YBG613]

[Camdz28]

Man did you do any cardio? I went from 155-178 in my first two months of lifting and actually got more lean!

I ate dirty not super dirty but I wasnt watching my diet, but I am an ectomorph who is very active.

Them ectomorph genes, but nahh I didn't do any cardio. I didn't want to have to eat more than I already was, but clearly it was to much.

[Camdz28]

I was actually mirin your first pic dude, you look like you have aesthetic genetics. Hopefully once you cut down to perhaps 160-165lbs you will look the same with a little more muscle mass. If you lifts increased then im guessing you would have put on at least some muscle under the fat. Keep us posted!

I am really hoping man. Hopefully I added at least a few pounds of lean muscle. I think if I can do my cut right and slow that I can look better than I did before when I was lean.

[Camdz28]

Heres two more. First one around 175lbs and second pic is my back at my current weight.

[flashstinson0]

Them ectomorph genes, but nahh I didn't do any cardio. I didn't want to have to eat more than I already was, but clearly it was to much.

Ectomorph genes help most def but cardio would have made you look leaner and you could have put on some more mass instead of cutting at 183.

[amsterdamlifter]

Damn fellah that FAT you look way better before read sticky s please WOW

[robinsean7]

Damn fellah that FAT you look way better before read sticky s please WOW

Bro take it easy on him...you don't even have a pic up

[flashstinson0]

Bro take it easy on him...you don't even have a pic up

Lol owned

[amsterdamlifter]

Bro take it easy on him...you don't even have a pic up

SO when i dont have a picture i cant reply 2 some thread ? You are the owner from this site 2 tell me that ? I tell him the treu . This is some very bad progres . No progres . You want me 2 tell somebody that he is doing good when he look terrible ? Back off mister 6.0 and 180'lbs . Hah you make me more Smile then a fine ass women in a little thong

[flashstinson0]

SO when i dont have a picture i cant reply 2 some thread ? You are the owner from this site 2 tell me that ? I tell him the treu . This is some very bad progres . No progres . You want me 2 tell somebody that he is doing good when he look terrible ? Back off mister 6.0 and 180'lbs . Hah you make me more Smile then a fine ass women in a little thong

Lol u only weigh 176 so he's heavier than you lol just stop you embarrising yourself

[amsterdamlifter]

Lol u only weigh 176 so he's heavier than you lol just stop you embarrising yourself

And he is way longer then me . And i am on 7 % bf . SO lift and one Day you look like me

[flashstinson0]

And he is way longer then me . And i am on 7 % bf . SO lift and one Day you look like me

I look better than you already

[Camdz28]

Hahaah dream on first off all you Got the wrong collor off skin . That makes you never Will be look then me . White amerika !

Get out of here you inbred hillbilly..

[flashstinson0]

Hahaah dream on first off all you Got the wrong collor off skin . That makes you never Will be look then me . White amerika !

Never knew color meant anything when it came to getting fit. Thought it was all about hardwork, yes I have along way to go but Ive came along way as well. Put some pics up then you can talk other than that shut tha hell up.

[amsterdamlifter]

Get out of here you inbred hillbilly..

SO you post a picture and want me 2 lie 2 you .before you look good . After 6 months you look terrible . But you when me 2 tell you that you make SO very good progres and you look way better ? Ok well done good progres fella keep going for at least 2 years and you Will look like a elephand . Gogogo

[xxRedemptionxx]

Hahaah dream on first off all you Got the wrong collor off skin . That makes you never Will be look then me . White amerika !

So we bring skin color into this.

People like you is why people get their ass wooped and our society is frowned upon

[WorkinProg6987]

Whats up guys. So i've been bulking for about 6-7 months now and have gained 30+lbs. Keep in mind I am aware that I have gained a lot of fat, but I really just want to make sure I didn't completely fail at bulking? Also I just want to know what I could expect after a nice slow cut? My lifts have gotten a lot better on this bulk and all, my arms went from 14.5" to 16", but I am worried that I didn't gain muscle..It is a really crappy feeling.

Bench: 155x8 to 200x6
Squat: 185lbs to 205x6
Incline db bench: 45lbsx6-8 to 80lbsx6

First two pics are from around 155lbs and the ones after are of me around 180+lbs.

I read some of the comments first and thought I would find something a lot worse. You just need to change what you're doing and move on. You gained some muscle, but just too much fat, so you can't see it very well. Clean up your diet and keep lifting. "Dirty" bulking is never a good idea.

[xxRedemptionxx]

I read some of the comments first and thought I would find something a lot worse. You just need to change what you're doing and move on. You gained some muscle, but just too much fat, so you can't see it very well. Clean up your diet and keep lifting. "Dirty" bulking is never a good idea.

@ op

If lifts are going up that's a good sign but tbh it def looks like you gained way more fat than muscle. Then again u could be hiding the muscle very good underneath such as my before and current pics

[Camdz28]

SO you post a picture and want me 2 lie 2 you .before you look good . After 6 months you look terrible . But you when me 2 tell you that you make SO very good progres and you look way better ? Ok well done good progres fella keep going for at least 2 years and you Will look like a elephand . Gogogo

When did I say that I want you to tell me that I look good? Why would I care what a inbred hillbilly such as yourself thinks of me? It's very hard to understand you also.. Go back to school.