Gaining weight, training hard but losing strength = Plateau or overtraining?

[mminguela]

What do you guys think. Ive gained about 15lbs in 4 months during this clean bulk, but now seemes that I am going in reverse in terms of gaining strength. I am also not noticing very much fat gain. I am currently talking in about 3000 calories split 40/40/20 (C,P,F). Do you think I should up the calories?

[ChAoSnPAIN]

How could we possibly answer this without knowing what your routine is?

Why is everyone on this board obsessed with the idea that they're overtraining? Do you guys all have AIDS or something?

[mminguela]

How could we possibly answer this without knowing what your routine is?

Why is everyone on this board obsessed with the idea that they're overtraining? Do you guys all have AIDS or something?

Chest and Triceps - Monday

Incline Dumbbell Press 4 sets 8 to 10
Flat Bench Press 4 sets 8 to 10
Incline Dumbbell Flyes 3 sets 10
Cable Crossovers 3 sets 10
Close Grip Bench Press 3 sets 10
Overhead Rope Extensions 3 sets 10
Reverse Pushdowns 3 sets 10

Legs - Tuesday

Squat 4 sets 12, 10, 8, 6
Leg Press 4 sets 10
Leg Extensions 3 sets 12
Stiff Leg Deadlift 4 sets 10
Leg Curls 3 sets 12
Smith Machine Calf Raises 4 sets 12
Seated Calf Raise

Shoulders - Wednesday

Military Press 4 sets 10
Dumbbell Lateral Raises 3 sets 10
Bent Over Reverse Crossovers 3 sets 10
Dumbbell Lateral Raises 3 10
Bent Over Reverse Crossovers 3 10
Plate Shrugs

Thursday - Cardio

Back/ Bi's - Friday

Wide Grip Pull Up 4 sets 10
Lat Pull Down 4 sets 10
Seated Cable Rows 4 sets 10
Bent Over Barbell Row 4 sets 10
Standing Barbell Curl 3 sets 8-10
Seated Alternate Dumbbell Curl 3 sets 8-10
Hammer Curls

Saturday - Cardio
Sunday Off

[MDPower75]

What is your progression mechanism? How do you measure progress?

Also, why so many high rep sets? Do you expect to get stronger forever on sets of 10? Perhaps you've reached a point where you can no longer increase strength on such a light load?

[Nick1971]

Well, you've started about 4 months ago and you're probably building muscle that wasn't that developed in the first place, and the most prominent amount of muscle gain over time occurs as a beginner. You might not notice the extra bodyfat because you are filling out your frame a little. If you are gaining weight, I wouldn't necessarily seek to gain even more weight unless you are really lean. You do appear to be somewhat lean, however, so it probably won't hurt to increase your calories.

[13seth]

Your doing great on your transformation so far, you are probably just too familiar with the workout routine. Change your exercises or at least the weight and reps. Try some HIIT, or more exercises that target multiple muscles. Mix it up a bit and you will see your body continue to adapt when you challenge it, awsome work so far I'm impressed!