Pre-bulking Pics.

MiniHulk · 11-14-2002, 12:54 AM

Here are a few pics of me before I start on my 3-month bulking cycle. I am 5'9" ~155 lbs currently, and my ultimate goal is a lean 175.

MiniHulk · 11-14-2002, 12:55 AM

Back Shot

MiniHulk · 11-14-2002, 12:56 AM

One More....

Txstudboy22 · 11-14-2002, 01:14 AM

Looking good man. Good luck on the bulking.

Del · 11-14-2002, 02:35 AM

You're in great condition to start bulking... decent frame/base to add some quality size to. How long have you been dieting and lifting??

welcome to the boards

del

bripatmul · 11-14-2002, 03:28 AM

looking ripped, good luck with the bulking

Untouchable · 11-14-2002, 06:07 AM

looking good my friend. good luck with the bulking.

Abdominator · 11-14-2002, 06:37 AM

Hey MiniHulk! Very tight looking. Ok, allow me to offer some help with your posing.

1. Front Lat Spread:

In your picture you have your hands on your thighs. Instead, put your hands on your obliques (just above your hips), anchor your thumbs in your lower back (just to the left and right of your kidneys), and spread your shoulder blades as far apart as you can, while standing up straight. Sometimes it helps to imagine that you're trying to pick yourself up off the floor.

Here are two examples of how it should look from the front:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...&postid=763150

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...&postid=622331

Here's what it will look from the back (ie a Rear Lat Spread)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...&postid=763158

2. Rear Double Bicep:

This one's easier. Just make sure your elbows are at shoulder height (or slightly higher) and spread your shoulder blades apart. This will bring out your v-taper and highlight the musculature of your back. You have really good back definition, and when you scrunch your back together (as you're doing in your picture), you lose the effect and you don't look as impressive as you could.

Here are two examples of a rear double bicep:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...&postid=763154

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...&postid=641004

Hope this helps. A clean bulk will take more planning and preparation, but since you won't have to diet and do cardio as much to cut down, you won't lose as much muscle mass as you would if you were sloppy with your bulking.

Anywho, you have a great physique. Focus on your arms and shoulders and that will make you appear wider. I'm not sure how your legs are, but as with everyone, train them as diligently as you would do chest. You'll be glad you did.

Take care, sir!

- Skip

rottie · 11-14-2002, 06:37 AM

I think you'll look really good at 175. Looking good now, but at 175 you'll look better

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MDC · 11-14-2002, 10:24 AM

I agree with Skip on the poses, and have to thank him for the descriptions. You'll look a lot bigger from the rear with your shoulder blades apart.

Hopefully I'll remember these when I get around to posting some pics.

PGHPump · 11-14-2002, 11:36 AM

Cool, you still have N64.

Tim · 11-14-2002, 12:27 PM

You're ripped! When you bulk, it will take a long time before you start to look all smoothed out. Good luck bulking.

LilMuslPup · 11-14-2002, 02:07 PM

you are looking good and have a good foundation to bulk on... i have similar goal in my bulking im 5 10 158lbs goal is over 170 by around march.
id like to know your progress...

Ironman1536 · 11-14-2002, 04:36 PM

You got some big thick abs for your size...

pumped818 · 11-14-2002, 04:54 PM

Looking ripped now, bro. At 175, you should be awesome. Good luck man.

BornHard-13 · 11-15-2002, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniHulk
Here are a few pics of me before I start on my 3-month bulking cycle. I am 5'9" ~155 lbs currently, and my ultimate goal is a lean 175.

What are your waist and arm measuremnets??

forgerbait · 11-15-2002, 07:30 PM

Hey man, your wall is green! What's up with that?

stedyedy · 11-15-2002, 11:40 PM

whats your bulking diet ?

rkysoo · 11-16-2002, 12:44 AM

Can anyone tell me what is bulk cycle mean?

I am new here

MiniHulk · 11-19-2002, 10:21 AM

Wow, thanks for the compliments. I'll be sure to post some more pictures when I am done bulking. To answer a few questions: 1) I have been lifting on an off for about a year, only now am I getting really serious about it. 2) My bulking diet is 3500 calories a day, 200+ grams of protien a day, I have a break down but I am too tired and lazy to post it 3) In terms of measurements....im not sure, im going to have to get a measuring tape and take some!

Abdominator · 11-19-2002, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkysoo
Can anyone tell me what is bulk cycle mean?

I am new here

Most bodybuilders go about their eating habits in two phases. Bulking and Cutting.

Bulking is when a bodybuilder increases his/her caloric intake in such a way that they improve their muscle building capability.

Cutting is when a bodybuilder decreases his/her caloric intake and does more cardiovascular and aerobic work in the effort to shed any excess bodyfat they gained during bulking. If the cutting process is severe, muscle tissue can be consumed in the endeavour. So a clean bulk (where the foods are chosen wisely and the diet is strict) is preferable.

I hope this helps.

- Skip

stac · 11-19-2002, 03:35 PM

well ,you look real good at your weight,but you will look so much better at 175.cont. to bulk and train hard.good luck bro.

Arniefan · 11-19-2002, 05:52 PM

looking real ripped bud...when u cut after ur done bulking ur gunna look great!!!

good luck...

later

IronPinoy · 11-26-2002, 05:08 PM

You have a good foundation to bulk with. when you reach a lean 175 your gonna be big then you can go up to MediumHulk hehe

BIGEZ-21 · 11-30-2002, 12:19 AM

Hey man keep up the good work, a couple pointers i would say try and get into better posing and also blast those arms especially those tris but other then that you looked ripped and ready to pack on the pounds!