Building muscle/bulk, cut and cardio

[JKRACING]

Hi guys.

I'm currently in a bulking phase eating 3000 cals per day hitting my macros etc. I am gaining weight roughly 0.5kg per week/2 weeks. But I feel the weight I'm adding is just going around my stomach and I'm not actually gaining any muscle mass. I have toned up slightly and definitely got stronger. I have recently changed my workout exercises incase my body had become adjusted to my training. My workouts consist of heavy low rep training and medium weight and rep training. I am currently 82kg 6ft and bodyfat of approx. 25-28%. is it possible to go on a cutting diet with cardio and still gain muscle size? Or is a cutting diet recommended every so many months? I wasn't sure whether to cut for a bit to see if I become more defined and loose bit of fat around the belly or continue what I'm doing hoping to put on size then cut? How long is the muscle building procedures?

Thankyou for your help and for reading

[dipatel13]

What lifting routine are you following?

[JKRACING]

I have previously done steve cooks big man on campus. But I got minimal gains so I'm open to new workout routines etc

[JKRACING]

Over the last 6 weeks I've been doin a plan a trainer set up for me

[magician27]

Over the last 6 weeks I've been doin a plan a trainer set up for me

can u post that pls

[SCS1223]

Also post your lifts prior to starting your program, and your lifts now.

[JKRACING]

Chest and Bicep -
Flat barbell 4 sets 8 reps
Flat D/B Chest press 4 sets 8 reps
Incline D/B press 4 sets 8 reps
Incline flys 4 sets 8 reps
Cable high pulley flys 4 sets 8 reps
D/B Curls 4 sets 8 reps
Incline bench D/B Curls 4 sets 8 reps
EZ Bar curls 4 sets 8 reps

Back and Tricep -
Close grip pull down
Seated cable row
Deadlift
Pull ups
Barbell back row
Back extensions
Tricep cable push down
EZ Bar tricep skullcrush
EZ Bar close grip press
Overhead tricep cable extension

Shoulders and Abs
DB Shoulder press
DB Lat raise
DB Front raise
Upright row
DB Shrug
Shoulder machine press
Leg raise
Sit ups with bench
Crunches on floor
Crunches with machine

Legs
Squat
Barbell calf raise
Leg press
Leg press calves
Leg curls
Leg raises
Sit ups

Although on chest day this week I tried the workout (Gain an inch chest day with Scott Kelly)

And I'm goin to try this workout for shoulders this week (Hany Rambod And Jeremy Buendia's FST-7 Shoulders And Triceps Workout)

[magician27]

Chest and Bicep -
Flat barbell 4 sets 8 reps
Flat D/B Chest press 4 sets 8 reps
Incline D/B press 4 sets 8 reps
Incline flys 4 sets 8 reps
Cable high pulley flys 4 sets 8 reps
D/B Curls 4 sets 8 reps
Incline bench D/B Curls 4 sets 8 reps
EZ Bar curls 4 sets 8 reps

Back and Tricep -
Close grip pull down
Seated cable row
Deadlift
Pull ups
Barbell back row
Back extensions
Tricep cable push down
EZ Bar tricep skullcrush
EZ Bar close grip press
Overhead tricep cable extension

Shoulders and Abs
DB Shoulder press
DB Lat raise
DB Front raise
Upright row
DB Shrug
Shoulder machine press
Leg raise
Sit ups with bench
Crunches on floor
Crunches with machine

Legs
Squat
Barbell calf raise
Leg press
Leg press calves
Leg curls
Leg raises
Sit ups

Although on chest day this week I tried the workout (Gain an inch chest day with Scott Kelly)

And I'm goin to try this workout for shoulders this week (Hany Rambod And Jeremy Buendia's FST-7 Shoulders And Triceps Workout)

lol , bro split with 100 sets , these trainers never surprised me once. i was almost sure that they would give you this kind of routine

[JKRACING]

Sorry mate what do you mean split with 100 sets

[magician27]

Sorry mate what do you mean split with 100 sets

just saying doing 30 set workouts with low frequency is pointless for a natural lifter. half of that workout will be just fluff

[JKRACING]

Ah right ok mate. Would you suggest I look for a new workout off here

[magician27]

Ah right ok mate. Would you suggest I look for a new workout off here

do a full body or upper lower split. stay away from any routine with 30 set workouts. those are just cardio, and that type of training is not necessary until you are advanced lifter

[As1ngh]

so you are eating 3000 calories, gaining weight but are not on a routine?? maybe that's your problem!

I have previously done steve cooks big man on campus. But I got minimal gains so I'm open to new workout routines etc

[JKRACING]

I posted up my routine so obviously I have been training!

[As1ngh]

i quote " But I got minimal gains so I'm open to new workout routines etc"

which suggests you are not on one!

I posted up my routine so obviously I have been training!