Headed into a bulk

jmorrison · 10-07-2009, 04:36 AM

I am going to start a short term bulk (3 month) next month, and I haven't done this in years. I have been reading through the stickies and past threads, but I could use a little help.

I had a major back injury 2 years ago, and although it is cleared now, I would like to avoid too much strain on the upper back (base of neck really).

That said, can anyone assist me in designing a program for pure mass? Any suggestions would be great.

**Merkaba** · 10-07-2009, 12:55 PM

What do you mean by pure mass?

jmorrison · 10-07-2009, 06:45 PM

Well, nothing in particular

Just size. I would like to pack on as much muscle as possible in that time frame. I realize that fat will come with it, and that is fine, as long as I am putting on quality muscle.

StacyCaliman · 10-07-2009, 07:15 PM

Is there a such thing as putting on "non- quality" muscle?

jmorrison · 10-07-2009, 07:56 PM

Christ almighty, am I going to get some advice or have my word choices dissected all night?

Here let me word it simply.

I would like to bulk for 3 months. Advice requested.

awhites1 · 10-09-2009, 02:14 PM

it sounds like it was long enough ago that you shouldn't worry too much about it. not sure what the injury was or how significant it was (eg. surgery, rehab). just watch your form and try not to strain yourself too much there. use a lighter weight, take it easy for awhile before you feel comfortable. Arnold was a bid advocate of rehabing injuries to make it stronger to prevent future injuries so if your back at 100% just be careful but not too careful

jmorrison · 10-09-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks bro. It was a fractured vert and a crushed nerve canal with partial paralysis. So fairly serious, but no damage to muscle tissue. My fear is more paranoia than anything. Being out of commission for over a year during therapy and surgeries makes you a little skittish

I have been steadily building up my strength again, and to be honest, since rebuilding, the pain is fairly non existant. REALLY heavy squatting still scares me since the bar lays across right where I broke it, but it shouldn't be an issue.

Does anyone have any links to a good bulk training protocol? I was thinking heavy lifts in the 5x5 range 3-4 times per week, split up into upper push, lower push, upper pull, lower pull, with isolations thrown in when lacking. Does this make sense, or spinning my wheels?

10-07-2009, 04:36 AM	#1
jmorrison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 325	Headed into a bulk I am going to start a short term bulk (3 month) next month, and I haven't done this in years. I have been reading through the stickies and past threads, but I could use a little help. I had a major back injury 2 years ago, and although it is cleared now, I would like to avoid too much strain on the upper back (base of neck really). That said, can anyone assist me in designing a program for pure mass? Any suggestions would be great. You should bang this chick like a mountain gorilla ~ ROID

10-07-2009, 12:55 PM	#2
Merkaba "King of Cheat Meals" Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 1,625	What do you mean by pure mass? Ban 2 1/2 's !!!!!! -------------------------------------------- Some Pics. All Natural

10-07-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
jmorrison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 325	Well, nothing in particular Just size. I would like to pack on as much muscle as possible in that time frame. I realize that fat will come with it, and that is fine, as long as I am putting on quality muscle. You should bang this chick like a mountain gorilla ~ ROID

10-07-2009, 07:56 PM	#5
jmorrison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 325	Christ almighty, am I going to get some advice or have my word choices dissected all night? Here let me word it simply. I would like to bulk for 3 months. Advice requested. You should bang this chick like a mountain gorilla ~ ROID

10-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#7
jmorrison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 325	Thanks bro. It was a fractured vert and a crushed nerve canal with partial paralysis. So fairly serious, but no damage to muscle tissue. My fear is more paranoia than anything. Being out of commission for over a year during therapy and surgeries makes you a little skittish I have been steadily building up my strength again, and to be honest, since rebuilding, the pain is fairly non existant. REALLY heavy squatting still scares me since the bar lays across right where I broke it, but it shouldn't be an issue. Does anyone have any links to a good bulk training protocol? I was thinking heavy lifts in the 5x5 range 3-4 times per week, split up into upper push, lower push, upper pull, lower pull, with isolations thrown in when lacking. Does this make sense, or spinning my wheels? You should bang this chick like a mountain gorilla ~ ROID

10-07-2009, 07:15 PM	#4
StacyCaliman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: denver Posts: 47	Is there a such thing as putting on "non- quality" muscle?

10-09-2009, 02:14 PM	#6
awhites1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dallas area Posts: 81 Photos: 7	it sounds like it was long enough ago that you shouldn't worry too much about it. not sure what the injury was or how significant it was (eg. surgery, rehab). just watch your form and try not to strain yourself too much there. use a lighter weight, take it easy for awhile before you feel comfortable. Arnold was a bid advocate of rehabing injuries to make it stronger to prevent future injuries so if your back at 100% just be careful but not too careful

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