1st time "Bulking"

PreMier · 07-21-2004, 09:41 PM

Sick as a dog still. Shoulder is doing well though

Thanks for asking.

Paynne · 07-22-2004, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

I am following the "make it up as I go along " workout.

Would you like to be a groupie ?

Given your results it's probably something I should look into.

gwcaton · 07-22-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paynne

Given your results it's probably something I should look into.

Paynne , Thanks ! Any others ?

Mike51 · 07-22-2004, 12:24 PM

just one question

do you have to workout to be a groupie??????

gwcaton · 07-22-2004, 12:34 PM

Jodie, Reading your leg workout reminded me I had set a goal of squating 100 lbs over my bodyweight before this bulk was over. Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration

Squats
180 x 10
230 x 8
280 x 6
300 x 4 PR
180 x 15
All sets were an increase . After doing set #4 which basically made my goal I was up in the air about whether to do another set with 280 or try an even 300. The 300 won out . First rep was scary and a little shy on depth but the next three were good ones ( at least for me , slightly past parallel )

Leg extensions
125 x 10
135 x 8
150 x 6
165 x 4 PR
125 x 15

Leg curls
70 x 10
90 x 8
100 x 6
110 x 4
70 x 15

Seated calf raises
150 x 20
170 x 15
190 x 10
170 x 15
150 x 20

Standing calf raises
175 x 20
190 x 15
205 x 10
190 x 15
175 x 20

Notes: No super sets today . wanted all my energy for squats today cos I wanted to reach my goal. I didn't know I could breath that heavy !!! LOL

gwcaton · 07-22-2004, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike51

just one question

do you have to workout to be a groupie??????

Yes ! Otherwise you can only be an Honorary Groupie !

Mike51 · 07-22-2004, 12:54 PM

nope if there's gonna be rules

then I aint gonna do it

gwcaton · 07-22-2004, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike51

nope if there's gonna be rules

then I aint gonna do it

Oh Ok , you can be a groupie !

atherjen · 07-23-2004, 04:36 AM

Hi Gary!

Just stopping in to say Hi and see how you have been! your avatar is looking GREEEATTT!!!

EXCELLENT work on the squat PR!!!!

gwcaton · 07-23-2004, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atherjen

Hi Gary!

Just stopping in to say Hi and see how you have been! your avatar is looking GREEEATTT!!!

EXCELLENT work on the squat PR!!!!

Hi Stranger

Thanks ! Come back when you can stay longer

and come back often .

Jenny · 07-23-2004, 05:12 AM

Nice new avatar Gary, looking good

gwcaton · 07-23-2004, 06:39 AM

Hi Jenny

Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by! Don't be a stranger

Jill · 07-23-2004, 06:47 AM

Your new avi is super HOT!

gwcaton · 07-23-2004, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jill

Your new avi is super HOT!

Thanks Jill !
Have great weekend !

naturaltan · 07-23-2004, 09:44 AM

GW ... I had no idea how fit you were ... nice work my friend

gwcaton · 07-23-2004, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

GW ... I had no idea how fit you were ... nice work my friend

NT ,

Thanks ! I guess I'm doing ok for someone who has some age to him . LOL

naturaltan · 07-23-2004, 11:13 AM

I'm getting there as well ... this year I'll be 2 years from the magical 40

gwcaton · 07-23-2004, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

I'm getting there as well ... this year I'll be 2 years from the magical 40

Well you are aging well then, you don't look that old. Must be the cold canadian winters .

gwcaton · 07-23-2004, 11:32 AM

Seated press
105 x 10
145 x 8
165 x 6
180 x 2+2
105 x 15

D.b. lateral lifts
25 x 10
30 x 8
35 x 6
40 x 4
20 x 15

Low row to the neck
70 x 10
85 x 8
100 x 6
115 x 4
70 x 15

Wrist roll ups
55 x 10
3ft of rope

Reverse wrist roll ups
55 x 10
3 ft of rope

Notes: Well this was the last workout for this bulk! YEAH !!!! Taking a week off and then starting an 8 week cut and a new journal .

This weekend will take a final weigh/measure/evaluation and post the results.
Thanks for the help and support over the past 12 weeks !

gwcaton · 07-24-2004, 09:04 AM

Well just did the weigh and measure. Up to 190 lbs !!!!!

Thats 21 lbs for 12 weeks. I haven't done the math yet but just at a glance it looks like the fat gain outweighed the muscle gain this past 3 weeks ! Oh well the upcoming cut will tell the story I guess.

Will do the math later and post the final results of my first bulk. Now it's off to town and some shopping w/the wife and a movie 1 Gotta see Halle Berry in her cat suit !!!!! MEOWWW!!!!!!!!!!!

Paynne · 07-24-2004, 05:15 PM

Great job on the gains! Weren't you doing about 2,900 cals a day?

The reviews I saw about Catwoman were bad, but heck if Halle Berry is in it

JerseyDevil · 07-24-2004, 06:19 PM

Even if the fat gain was more then the muscle gain, judging by your avi, it was a very successful bulk. Good job GW!

**P-funk** · 07-24-2004, 06:34 PM

Looks like a sucessful bulk my man. You out weigh me now.

gwcaton · 07-24-2004, 07:16 PM

Thanks guys !

Here's the official tally .
..........4 -17-04.....5-29-04.....6-12-04....7-3-04.…….7-24-04
Bf % change…..…+.5%…+ .25%....... + 0 %……. + .5%
weight - .....169 .......176........ 180 ........ 185 ………. 190
lbs fat - ......8.5 ........10 .........10.6 ...... 11 ……….. 12
LBM - .........161 .......166 .........169 ..... 174 ………. 178

chest - ......42 .........43 ...........44.........44.5 ………. 44.75
bi's - .......15 1/8.. ..15 1/4....... 15 3/8....15.75 …….. 15.75
forearm - .13 5/8 ......13 5/8...... 13 . 75....14 …….. 14
neck - .......15.5...... 15 5/8...... 15.75.......15.75 ……. 16
waist - .......31.5....... 33.5 .........33.5.......34 ………. 35
thigh -........ 23....... 23 3/8....... 24.........24 1/8 lol ….. 24.5
calf - ..........15 .........15........... 15.........15 …………. 15

Notes:

1. 21 lbs gained in 12 weeks

2. 3.5 to 4 lbs of that was fat and 17 lbs was lets say “other” ( lbm and water ?)

3. Happy with most the size gains. Was hoping for 16” on bi’s and at least something on calves LOL. Not happy with the +3.5 “gain on the waist but I guess that’s part of it and I can get rid of it .

Hit several PR’s :

Squats - 300 x 4

Bench - 255 x 6

C.g bench - 225 x 4

Seated Press - 175 x 4

Barbell shrugs - 315 x 4

Leg extensions - 165 x 4

Leg curls - 110 x 3

W.g. pulldowns - 180 x 4

Low pulley rows - 235 x 4

Triceps press downs - 100 x 4

Summation : Overall I was happy and surprised. It was the first time I had tried this. Liked it enough that I will do it again ( in about 10 weeks or so ) . Want to do a short ( 8 week ) cut first .

Am taking the next week off and working up my diet for the cut and changing my workout a bit here and there.

Once again thanks for the help and encouragement.

JerseyDevil · 07-25-2004, 05:18 AM

07-21-2004, 09:41 PM	#451
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,088 Photos: 2	Sick as a dog still. Shoulder is doing well though Thanks for asking.
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07-22-2004, 12:34 PM	#455
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Legs July 22, 2004 Jodie, Reading your leg workout reminded me I had set a goal of squating 100 lbs over my bodyweight before this bulk was over. Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration Squats 180 x 10 230 x 8 280 x 6 300 x 4 PR 180 x 15 All sets were an increase . After doing set #4 which basically made my goal I was up in the air about whether to do another set with 280 or try an even 300. The 300 won out . First rep was scary and a little shy on depth but the next three were good ones ( at least for me , slightly past parallel ) Leg extensions 125 x 10 135 x 8 150 x 6 165 x 4 PR 125 x 15 Leg curls 70 x 10 90 x 8 100 x 6 110 x 4 70 x 15 Seated calf raises 150 x 20 170 x 15 190 x 10 170 x 15 150 x 20 Standing calf raises 175 x 20 190 x 15 205 x 10 190 x 15 175 x 20 Notes: No super sets today . wanted all my energy for squats today cos I wanted to reach my goal. I didn't know I could breath that heavy !!! LOL
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-23-2004, 04:36 AM	#459
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	Hi Gary! Just stopping in to say Hi and see how you have been! your avatar is looking GREEEATTT!!! EXCELLENT work on the squat PR!!!!
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07-23-2004, 06:39 AM	#462
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Hi Jenny Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by! Don't be a stranger
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-23-2004, 09:44 AM	#465
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,927 Photos: 7	GW ... I had no idea how fit you were ... nice work my friend
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07-22-2004, 12:24 PM	#454
Mike51 I aint doing squat Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Id Posts: 377	just one question do you have to workout to be a groupie??????

07-22-2004, 12:54 PM	#457
Mike51 I aint doing squat Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Id Posts: 377	nope if there's gonna be rules then I aint gonna do it

07-23-2004, 05:12 AM	#461
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Nice new avatar Gary, looking good

07-23-2004, 06:47 AM	#463
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Your new avi is super HOT!

07-23-2004, 11:13 AM	#467
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,927 Photos: 7	I'm getting there as well ... this year I'll be 2 years from the magical 40
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

07-23-2004, 11:32 AM	#469
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Shoulders / forearms July 23 , 2004 Seated press 105 x 10 145 x 8 165 x 6 180 x 2+2 105 x 15 D.b. lateral lifts 25 x 10 30 x 8 35 x 6 40 x 4 20 x 15 Low row to the neck 70 x 10 85 x 8 100 x 6 115 x 4 70 x 15 Wrist roll ups 55 x 10 3ft of rope Reverse wrist roll ups 55 x 10 3 ft of rope Notes: Well this was the last workout for this bulk! YEAH !!!! Taking a week off and then starting an 8 week cut and a new journal . This weekend will take a final weigh/measure/evaluation and post the results. Thanks for the help and support over the past 12 weeks !
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-24-2004, 09:04 AM	#470
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Well just did the weigh and measure. Up to 190 lbs !!!!! Thats 21 lbs for 12 weeks. I haven't done the math yet but just at a glance it looks like the fat gain outweighed the muscle gain this past 3 weeks ! Oh well the upcoming cut will tell the story I guess. Will do the math later and post the final results of my first bulk. Now it's off to town and some shopping w/the wife and a movie 1 Gotta see Halle Berry in her cat suit !!!!! MEOWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-24-2004, 05:15 PM	#471
Paynne ╔═╬═╝ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 686	Great job on the gains! Weren't you doing about 2,900 cals a day? The reviews I saw about Catwoman were bad, but heck if Halle Berry is in it

07-24-2004, 06:19 PM	#472
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	Even if the fat gain was more then the muscle gain, judging by your avi, it was a very successful bulk. Good job GW!

07-24-2004, 06:34 PM	#473
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,432	Looks like a sucessful bulk my man. You out weigh me now.
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07-24-2004, 07:16 PM	#474
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Thanks guys ! Here's the official tally . ..........4 -17-04.....5-29-04.....6-12-04....7-3-04.…….7-24-04 Bf % change…..…+.5%…+ .25%....... + 0 %……. + .5% weight - .....169 .......176........ 180 ........ 185 ………. 190 lbs fat - ......8.5 ........10 .........10.6 ...... 11 ……….. 12 LBM - .........161 .......166 .........169 ..... 174 ………. 178 chest - ......42 .........43 ...........44.........44.5 ………. 44.75 bi's - .......15 1/8.. ..15 1/4....... 15 3/8....15.75 …….. 15.75 forearm - .13 5/8 ......13 5/8...... 13 . 75....14 …….. 14 neck - .......15.5...... 15 5/8...... 15.75.......15.75 ……. 16 waist - .......31.5....... 33.5 .........33.5.......34 ………. 35 thigh -........ 23....... 23 3/8....... 24.........24 1/8 lol ….. 24.5 calf - ..........15 .........15........... 15.........15 …………. 15 Notes: 1. 21 lbs gained in 12 weeks 2. 3.5 to 4 lbs of that was fat and 17 lbs was lets say “other” ( lbm and water ?) 3. Happy with most the size gains. Was hoping for 16” on bi’s and at least something on calves LOL. Not happy with the +3.5 “gain on the waist but I guess that’s part of it and I can get rid of it . Hit several PR’s : Squats - 300 x 4 Bench - 255 x 6 C.g bench - 225 x 4 Seated Press - 175 x 4 Barbell shrugs - 315 x 4 Leg extensions - 165 x 4 Leg curls - 110 x 3 W.g. pulldowns - 180 x 4 Low pulley rows - 235 x 4 Triceps press downs - 100 x 4 Summation : Overall I was happy and surprised. It was the first time I had tried this. Liked it enough that I will do it again ( in about 10 weeks or so ) . Want to do a short ( 8 week ) cut first . Am taking the next week off and working up my diet for the cut and changing my workout a bit here and there. Once again thanks for the help and encouragement.
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

07-25-2004, 05:18 AM	#475
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180