Bradicallyman

So I just went on a three month cut and lost a lot of weight. I would have liked to see my abs by the end of my cut but I can't stand being so scrawny anymore. The last time I tried bulking was about 4 years ago so I don't really remember what worked well for me. On my cut I was averaging about 1700-1800 cals/day. Is it ok to increase my cals in one day or should I do it over a period of time? Also, should I change anything about my routine that I used during my cutting phase.

Here is the 4 day split that I used for most of my cut.

Legs

Squats 5x5
Unilateral leg press 3x8
Deadlifts 3x8
Hamstring curls 2X10
Calf Raises 3X15

Push

Flat bench 3x8
Incline bench 3x8
Cable crossover 2X10
CG bench press 3x8
Weighted Dips 3x8

Shoulders/abs

Shoulder press 3x8
Reverse Pec deck 2x10
Lateral Raises 2x10
Weighted Decline crunch 3x10
Planks


Pull

pull ups 3x as many as I can do
chin-ups 3x as many as I can do
hammer strength row 3x8 (one arm at a time)
BB row or tbar row 3x8
hammer curls 2x10


Here are my before and after pics if anyone is interested

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...758332orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//i...967422orig.jpg

IronAddict

Dude, are you going to compete? If yes,I have an answer for you. If no, I have an answer for you too. Everyones genes are different! You can't compare yourself to what you see in the mags, unless you were on the same ingredient as those guys. where do U stand?

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Bradicallyman

haha no plans on EVER competing lol. I don't know if you saw my pics but I am a fairly small guy. I just want to be fit and stay fit while slowly packing on some muscle. I understand that everybody has different genes, I was just open for suggestions regarding my current routine and how I should increase my cals. Thanks for the input though

IronAddict

This is a start! your looking to just have abs? Dude, it's all about diet, No matter what anyone tells you, diet is the key factor here! You must watch your cals. If your trying to sculpt abs! I know you're trying to build mass along with abs, but that is very hard, Diet is the key! Chicken, fish, turkey even beef along with the fruits and veges, you have to be very disciplined.

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Bradicallyman

I was hoping to have abs by the time I was done cutting but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. My main goal now is to gain lean muscle mass

IronAddict

Here's to you brady! Build your physique, watch your intake of cals.lift, lift, lift. Your body will follow. Remember U r WHAT U EAT.

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Ben dur

someone on here once said something that blew my mind



want to look like jerad?
eat subs and walk to work

want to look like the fatass fans as football games
drink beer and eat wings

want to look like arnold?
lift heavy and drink protein



i know thats not all thats to it
but when i started out i was eating like shit and i could hardly choke down a protein shake

now i got an 8 pack and im gaining solid weight
-my favorite food is a banana
-a protein shake blended with ice is my perfect dessert

as long as you are lifting
it is ALL about diet

21
5'11"
~175lbs
8% on elec. analyzer

IronAddict

Bradicallyman, just looked at your photos. Congrats on the fiance. Dude, marriage will complete you! Wow, you have a vast collection of guitars. I am a musician myself! I am an accomplished guitar, piano and drums player as well as, being 230, and have a lot of muscle, women love the mix! I am a self employed individual who, mentors returning vets. Being a disabled vet myself, i have been in their shoes, as well as yours.Who are your influences in guitar? Mine are Satriani as well as, the the classical greats, All the other instruments just fell into place. Dude, do your thing. music is the masterpiece of all the arts!

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Bradicallyman

Great advice! I hate that you mention beer and wings... My two favorite things that I had none of on my three month cut I know what I'm doing this sunday lol

Bradicallyman

Thanks for the congrats! The only one I really play is the American Strat. Everything else seems to be more of a decoration now lol. I do have to say, before I got engaged, a few simple acoustic strums with my long hair always worked haha. Graduated college, got engaged, and donated the hair... Dreams of being a rock star slowly slipping away.... haha jk I couldn't be happier right now

I love Satriani! My influences include Clapton, Joe Walsh(first song I learned to play was Hotel California), of course Jimi, Santana, Duane Allman, SRV, Tom Morello, Robert Johnson and BB King. MOST of my fav players are blues players so you can probably tell I play blues guitar from that list. I also love John Frusciante's and John Mayers guitar playing as far as modern stuff goes.

IronAddict

Dude, The great blues players are where it's at! Oh man, I can't even begin to tell you how much a$$ I have had strumming Hotel Cal. for some reason that really gets the women wet! Are you familiar with guitar Shorty? How about Taj Mahal? Satriani, imo, is the greatest guitar player of all.

Man, glad to make a friend, but music will do that! If you ever need help with anything, just let me know!

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.