Psycho's 1st Ever Bulk

[AWD_TURBO]

Solid looking breakfast man! Congrats on the PR on leg curls. I thought that running the day after leg day was horrible!

[psychodiver9]

Solid looking breakfast man! Congrats on the PR on leg curls. I thought that running the day after leg day was horrible!

Thanks. Its the opposite. I did legs the day after running

Hockey- thanks for joining

Loving-hockey may be on to something. My wife says I've been edgy this week. I didn't really notice it but maybe....

[psychodiver9]

Had snacks of banana, almonds, pro bar
Lunch was canned chicken salad and feta. Did arms today. Boring. Here is routine
Hammer Rope Curl 100 3x12(increase in weight)
Overhead tricep rope 130 3x10(got all reps didnt last week
Db curl 40 3x10
Try kickbacks 35 3x10
Ez curl 90. 2x10 then 6 (increase in weight)
Cable tri pulldowns 60(each arm) 3x12(rep increase)
Cross curl 40 2x10, 8 (weight increAse)

This post workout

Dinner will be palomilla and black beans and rice one of the few dishes my wife cooks. Going to HS football game then more Ben and Jerry

Tomorrow will be a much needed day off from lifting. Going diving with my dad. Probably be a fuk it day for macros. Diving so I'll probably have lunch on road then a cookout for my brothers bday

[psychodiver9]

Gained 3 lbs this week so I guess I'm officially bulking. Weighed in at 196.8. I know it's largely water weight etc but still a bit of a shocker to see especially given I used to be fat. I hope I don't get scared and pull the plug.

Like I said no lifting today. Going diving for the first time in years. Super excited. Have a cookout bday for my bro. So probably a fuk it day. Enjoying eggs and bacon right now

[peteyboy1015]

Gained 3 lbs this week so I guess I'm officially bulking. Weighed in at 196.8. I know it's largely water weight etc but still a bit of a shocker to see especially given I used to be fat. I hope I don't get scared and pull the plug.

Like I said no lifting today. Going diving for the first time in years. Super excited. Have a cookout bday for my bro. So probably a fuk it day. Enjoying eggs and bacon right now

I believe someone told me that initially when bulking, you will seen a huge weight gain, due to increase storage of water or something along those lines. Regardless, congratulations on finally bulking!

[psychodiver9]

I believe someone told me that initially when bulking, you will seen a huge weight gain, due to increase storage of water or something along those lines. Regardless, congratulations on finally bulking!

Absolutely true. It's just a psychological thing. After cutting for a year and a half it's hard to see the scale go up even though I'm doing it on purpose

[psychodiver9]

Pretty sure I went over cals today. About 4100 is best guess. I hade some wings for lunch. At cookout a burger, Mac and cheese, green bean casserole, pound cake, and a few beers. I only had one serving of each though. Not worried. Back at it tomorrow

[lovingit]

Could be the more food + more weights lifted = more testosterone, thus rage But really, it IS more stress on your body.

Hey hockey That is probably it now that you mention it. I started a new routine where I'm lifting heavier on more lifts per session and that's about the same time my fatigue and crankiness started.

Loving-hockey may be on to something. My wife says I've been edgy this week. I didn't really notice it but maybe....

Bulk rage!

Pretty sure I went over cals today. About 4100 is best guess. I hade some wings for lunch. At cookout a burger, Mac and cheese, green bean casserole, pound cake, and a few beers. I only had one serving of each though. Not worried. Back at it tomorrow

Yumm. I ate a little more than usual today as well but nothing too crazy.

Do you really do tricep kickbacks?

[phozosado]

Gained 3 lbs this week so I guess I'm officially bulking.

Go get 'em. Keep telling yourself that this isn't just 'getting fat.' Besides, at least now you know when the time comes to actually pull the plug, as it were, that's one badass f'ing plug you've got handy.

[psychodiver9]

Thanks bro. Yeah just a psychological deal.

Ran 3.5 this am about a miniute faster than last week. 2 5ks this weekend coming up plus football starts! So excited. Now doing some yard work. Gonna eat some chocolatey Proats and go kill chest

[PBateman2]

Gained 3 lbs this week so I guess I'm officially bulking. Weighed in at 196.8. I know it's largely water weight etc but still a bit of a shocker to see especially given I used to be fat. I hope I don't get scared and pull the plug.

Like I said no lifting today. Going diving for the first time in years. Super excited. Have a cookout bday for my bro. So probably a fuk it day. Enjoying eggs and bacon right now

All good. Majority is just fluid retention (like you stated). Will help with strength

Stay focused. Every session counts!

[psychodiver9]

All good. Majority is just fluid retention (like you stated). Will help with strength

Stay focused. Every session counts!

Thanks man. Gym session today was just ehh. Got all reps but didn't progress in any. Same chest routine as last week. Gonna switch back to barbell bench next week. Got 5x5 with heaviest dumbells two weeks consecutive.

[PBateman2]

Thanks man. Gym session today was just ehh. Got all reps but didn't progress in any. Same chest routine as last week. Gonna switch back to barbell bench next week. Got 5x5 with heaviest dumbells two weeks consecutive.

All good and nice work!

Trial and error with routine. You'll eventually get into a nice groove and know what works best for you.

You're just getting started.

[psychodiver9]

Yeah I do. Why yOU hatin? I like to switch exercises every 6 weeks or so. Just keeps from getting bored. I miss dips though. Gonna switch things up after this week I think

Do you really do tricep kickbacks?

[psychodiver9]

FUUUUK!

I think I pulled a muscle in my back.
Did invert row 3x12
RDL 135-10. 225-8 295-5,5,4 (on that 4th rep of 3rd set felt something). Tried to give it a few minutes but when got the bar up for 4th set I felt it
Was able to do lat pulls 160 3x10(first time getting all reps) with no pain
Started DB Rows 90 got 2x7 then 7 with R arm and after 2 with left I was done.
I was feeling good on RDL's and planning to try a PR. I'm pissed and nervous as to how bad its gonna be and how long it will last.
I was already planning on not running tonight. Original plan was to walk dogs tomorrow AM and run tomorrow night but if I'm still hurting tomorrow ill just shut it down completely. Fuk

[AWD_TURBO]

Bummer about the muscle man! Take it easy and hopefully it heals up quick

[psychodiver9]

Bummer about the muscle man! Take it easy and hopefully it heals up quick

Thanks. Hurts when I walk. Sitting isn't so bad.
What a great Monday!

[phozosado]

Was able to do lat pulls 160 3x10(first time getting all reps) with no pain

All is not lost. Roll the hell out of it (tennis balls? Foam roller?) And take it easy today. Could need some time off OR it could be nothing or something you can train around. You've got the pulldowns, right? I get it, I'm going into my bulk in another week with a shoulder injury. You can still rock this thing.

[phozosado]

Thanks. Hurts when I walk.

....oh that's not good. Seriously, though, no need to fret until tomorrow AM.

[psychodiver9]

....oh that's not good. Seriously, though, no need to fret until tomorrow AM.

Thanks bro. Tomorrow is definitley an off day. Hope to be able to do legs wed but worst case scenario ill skip legs this week and just do arms and shoulders. Have 5k I'm supposed to run sat and monday. We will see. Like you said easier to tell tomorrow.

[psychodiver9]

Last night I popped advil every 4 hours, took some Vit C, and iced. Still in pain today. Doesn't seem to be as bad but if I move a certain way I get a sharp pain. Definitley going to take today totally off. I'm debating on tomorrow trying to do an arm or shoulder day or taking an additional day off. Thoughts? Definitley not doing legs tomorrow

Diet yesterday was good. Made some homemade pb this weekend. Taste is good but not moist enough and didn't spread well on sandwich. Had a big steak and potato for dinner and tried BJ Bonnaroo Buzz. Was ok. Doubt ill buy again. Sorry no pics. Was too uncomfortable to worry about it. Final macros 3607 166/357/193

I don't know if its the psychological part of gaining weight, the fact that I'm uncomfortable and can't exercise, or a combo but I'm grouchy as hell and feel fat

[AWD_TURBO]

Rest up man dont rush it.

[psychodiver9]

Rest up man dont rush it.

Thanks man. Definitley leaning that way. It isn't generally sore but when I try to sit or bend down I get a sharp pain. More than likely will take tomorrow off and keep the advil going and ice again tonight. I'm not patient. Feelsbadman

[ErikTheElectric]

Just came across your log, best of luck to you and your bulk man!

[psychodiver9]

Just came across your log, best of luck to you and your bulk man!

Thanks for dropping in

[psychodiver9]

Sitting here with ice on my back realizing it's highly doubtful I lift tomorrow.

[psychodiver9]

Dinner. Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, mayo, feta, garlic mixture. Was probably the lone good point of the day. That and seeing my good friends Ben and Jerry. Final macros 3534 147/373/189

[PBateman2]

Rest up man dont rush it.

^This.

Skip legs and any compound movements for this week -IMHO. No biggie. Maybe even consider taking the rest of the week off.

Next week come back stronger than ever. Last thing you want is to aggravate it further. Think longevity.

[psychodiver9]

^This.

Skip legs and any compound movements for this week -IMHO. No biggie. Maybe even consider taking the rest of the week off.

Next week come back stronger than ever. Last thing you want is to aggravate it further. Think longevity.

Thanks Manu. Sound advice of course. Given the sharp pains I had last night I'm not lifting today for sure. We will see how it goes. May skip legs and try arms shoulders or may do just that and take the time off. Registered for a 5k sat and Monday. Hope to be able to participate

[phozosado]

^^^ If only all those curl monkeys in my gym were simply healing up and wanted to isolate arms. I have a feeling that isn't the case though. Hope you mend quick.