Gonna Bulk for the first time

[kmpfan32]

I have read many articles but I just need a little reassuring...

I am at 16% bf and my plan is to bulk until May 1st. Then start cutting again for a few months and then repeat cycle)
My long term goal- michellerowen.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/michael_jacob.jpg (obviously will take a couple of years)
Alright so, first I read I need to eat more then my maintenance calories. My first question is how much more? 400-500 is okay?

Second, do I clean bulk or dirty bulk to reach my above goal?

Third, I realize I will gain bf% while bulking. To make it minimal should I eat clean?

Appreciate any answers.

[KSwoosh]

whats your height and weight? have any photos?

[kmpfan32]

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I am almost 6 feet and only at 160 pounds. With bf as high as mine I have really no muscles.

[kmpfan32]

umm anyone else?

[blasian541]

how were you able to find the percentage of your body fat? I would give advice but i've only been working out for 2 months now.

[KSwoosh]

I can see your ribs, you def need to bulk. Not even close. Just take the sodas, candies, sugars completely out of your diet and look toward things high in protein. Staples in the community are tuna, chicken, oats, whole wheat bread, steak, milk, peanut butter, peanuts, etc..

Nutrition- (this really only touches on it, just search the forum keyword "nutrition" or something similar and take notes and read threads, as knowledge is going to help you gain)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=120615291

As for a routine just go with rippetoes, read the thread (its a sticky) and ask your questions there. Good luck.

[kmpfan32]

I can see your ribs, you def need to bulk. Not even close. Just take the sodas, candies, sugars completely out of your diet and look toward things high in protein. Staples in the community are tuna, chicken, oats, whole wheat bread, steak, milk, peanut butter, peanuts, etc..

Nutrition- (this really only touches on it, just search the forum keyword "nutrition" or something similar and take notes and read threads, as knowledge is going to help you gain)

As for a routine just go with rippetoes, read the thread (its a sticky) and ask your questions there. Good luck.

Awesome thanks. I will post again every 50 days to post updates. Yeah I am some sort of skinny fat. It sucks but I hope I am on the right path to change my look.

[SamS505]

"Clean bulk" bro. Why would you wanna add weight if most of it won't be quality?
You're so new to this that i bet you'll actually drop some bodyfat as you add size just from cleaning up your diet and training seriously.

Good Luck

[kmpfan32]

"Clean bulk" bro. Why would you wanna add weight if most of it won't be quality?
You're so new to this that i bet you'll actually drop some bodyfat as you add size just from cleaning up your diet and training seriously.

Good Luck

Thanks. I am actually really excited. I have been cutting since 3 months and now I can eat normal or even extra but still be doing something beneficial to my body. I can't wait till tomorrow now haha.

Of course I will do a clean bulk.