Confused about carb cycling for mass gain

[juggernaut]

Here we go:

I started carb cycling for 3 weeks now. I go
day 1: high carb (carbs not counted) workout
day 2: low carb (carbs match 1 gram of lean bodyweight)workout
day 3: no carb (just veggies and meat, with healthy fats)rest
day 4: high carb again [workout]
day 5: low carb again [workout]
day 6: no carb again rest
day 7: low carb again rest

My goal has been my goal to put on as much lean mass as possible. I still see veins popping out of my arms like mad from my October contest, and still see my intercostals.
My problem is that some of it is still going to my stomach, thereby blurring some of the defintion in abs.
Is this okay? I have only gained back 9 lbs since my October contest, most of it in my belly which is where I gain it anyway. My arms, legs and back are still pretty well defined.
I;m using creatine and only limit deserts to at the most, twice weekly. Otherwise I eat very clean. Also, I do cardio 3 times a week, and not on leg day.

Thanks guys

PS, if Jodi sees this; I'd appreciate some feedback since it was her article that started me on the carb cycling.

 

[Jodi]

Ahhh.........that was not my article. That was TP's. Unless you are talking about something different.

Anyway, if you are trying to put on muscle then that cycle is not going to be enough.

What does your split look like? It's best to schedule your diet around your split.

 

[juggernaut]

Monday
Flat Bench Press: 14-12-10-8-6-drop

Incline Db Press: 10-10 (same weight)

Flat Fly 12-12

Db Delt Press 12-10-8-drop

Side Lateral: 10-10

Lying Tricep Ext: 12-10-8-drop set

Rope Pressdown 10-10


Tuesday


Squat: 14-12-10-8-6-drop

Leg Extension: 10-10 (same weight)

Hack Press 12-12

Leg Curl: 12-10-8-drop set

Stiff Leg 10-10

Calf Raise: 12-10-8-drop set


Wednesday


Lat Pulldown(wide over): 14-12-10-8-6-drop

Bent over row: 10-10 (same weight)

1 arm cable row 12-12

Incline Db Curl: 12-10-8-drop set

Cable Curl 10-10

Concentration curl 12-12


I alternate this routine with another that blasts me from different points every three weeks.

BTW-I was wrong. It was TP that wrote that article.
I have one major concern: I put size on very quickly. It usually constitutes some form of bodyfat, which I want to minmize.

 

[Jodi]

You workout 3 days in a row and then don't workout for 4 days?

 

[juggernaut]

You workout 3 days in a row and then don't workout for 4 days?

Sorry, no. I do the workout 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; I start then end it and cycle it, rotating the workout so that I am actually working each bodypart twice weekly. For example, let's say I do the entire routine and finish on Thursday, I will start the workout again from the beginning on Friday.

 

[Jodi]

So then Monday - High
Tuesday- Low
Wednesday - No
Thursday - High
Friday High
Saturday - No
Sunday- Low

 

[juggernaut]

right.

My problem is that some of it is still going to my stomach, what can I do? I do cardio three times weekly, for a half hour-some sort of HIIT, or running, or walking.

 

[Jodi]

You mean you are gaining fat on the standard carb cycling diet? Are you sure its not just water?

 

[CowPimp]

How about you reducing your caloric intake by 5%. You will gain muscle slower, but you will also gain less fat.

 

[juggernaut]

You mean you are gaining fat on the standard carb cycling diet? Are you sure its not just water?

I'm gaining it ONLY in my abs. Yes , on the standard carb cycling diet.

I was thinking it was water, how would I know?

Also on a low/no carb day-my intake is lowered any way. Why deduct to lose some mass? Doesnt make sense, unless I am not thinking straight.

 

[Jodi]

Any bulking diet you are going to gain water AND some fat, its a given. Do caliper tests and that will help. Also, do measurements.

As far as the 2nd part, I have not a clue what you are talking about LOL!

 

[juggernaut]

Jodi, I apologize for talking in circles. My students have given me the week from hell.
Anyway, I am not trying to BULK in the tradtional sense of the word. I am merely trying to add a few lbs of muscle, not fat, before I start going into a leaning cycle. I am trying to do this without adding any bodyfat.
I was referring to CowPimp's recommendation for lowering my caloric intake 5%. I dont know if it's a good idea. Do you?

 

[Jodi]

I'd keep the standard cycle then.