Thread: Bulk Review Needed

Looks like a really well thought out plan to me... although im not the most qualified critique.

Only thing id probably change is the last meal... id want more protein in there. How about some casein?

And is that split new, or something youve used with success for a while? If its new, you might want to play around with the order - i.e., back the day before legs might suck because you'll probably hit your lower back really hard, and then the next day be trying to do squats with a weak back. Same with arms right after chest - chest day will probably hit your tri's pretty well, and then youll be in the gym the next day hitting them again.

Of course, if the split is something youve used for a while and liked, then ignore all of that.

not bad.
a few adjustments I would make
-I wouldnt have the sugary cereal every morning. do you feel the need to give into this craving every day? think of nutritional needs over sweet tooth
-meal 2 has too much fat for preworkout along with those carbs. Id move some to meal 5.
-as said, meal 6 could use a bit more protein. how about removing some of the milk in meal 1(as you have 60grams of protein there) and adding it to the last meal?

Originally Posted by Monolith

Looks like a really well thought out plan to me... although im not the most qualified critique.

Only thing id probably change is the last meal... id want more protein in there. How about some casein?

If my memory is correct doesnt cottage cheese contain casein? I am thinking of ordering some casein/egg combo protein powders, but I have to check my budget first

Originally Posted by Monolith

And is that split new, or something youve used with success for a while? If its new, you might want to play around with the order - i.e., back the day before legs might suck because you'll probably hit your lower back really hard, and then the next day be trying to do squats with a weak back. Same with arms right after chest - chest day will probably hit your tri's pretty well, and then youll be in the gym the next day hitting them again.

Of course, if the split is something youve used for a while and liked, then ignore all of that.

My back is by far my strongest part. I've done construction and roofing since I was 14 and I can say its helped develop it nicely over the past 4 years
The goals I have are to really add some mass to my tri's, chest and shoulders. My back is somewhat overproportioned, so i'm looking to just add some detail to my upper back and maybe grow my wings (lats) a bit more. I havent really lifted my legs in awhile but my strength and size in them will return very quickly - as they have before.

Originally Posted by atherjen

not bad.
a few adjustments I would make
-I wouldnt have the sugary cereal every morning. do you feel the need to give into this craving every day? think of nutritional needs over sweet tooth

I thought this over and will be doing this probably 2-3 days a week, it will be replaced by whey & oats, followed by a banana and natty pb while I drive to work or just after its digested a lil bit

Originally Posted by atherjen

-meal 2 has too much fat for preworkout along with those carbs. Id move some to meal 5.

I could subtract the almonds and some of the carbs, then add something, any suggestions? I'll add some oats or another yam to meal 6

Originally Posted by atherjen

-as said, meal 6 could use a bit more protein. how about removing some of the milk in meal 1(as you have 60grams of protein there) and adding it to the last meal?

If I order the casein/egg powder it will be taken care of. I'll put a tbsp of flax instead of natty pb too. If not, would the cottage cheese and milk be sufficient?

Thanks for all the input too
I'll be back on sunday from going up north this weekend for replies

I could subtract the almonds and some of the carbs, then add something, any suggestions? I'll add some oats or another yam to meal 6

no no leave the carbs in meal 2, just cut back on the fat and add the fat to meal 5. dont add the carbs to meal 6.

If I order the casein/egg powder it will be taken care of. I'll put a tbsp of flax instead of natty pb too. If not, would the cottage cheese and milk be sufficient?

sounds great