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Was working out 5X a week, upper/lower splits (3 upper, 2 lower), basically just using 10RM loading with no progression. Switched up to GVT for a 6 week bulk, 3X a week, 1 workout per muscle group. Never done a volume workout program before, but I also like having every other day off for a...

Concerning a few of the recent study results I've read, it seems pure volume (less weight) is just as effective for hypertrophy as the 'typical' lifting programs.... So I'm doubling up my sets.... 3 and 4...and still doing upper/lower splits with maybe 80 to 90% my 10rm Sent from my SM-G935W8...

I don't really wanna go by overall weight... But clearly another 5 or 7 lbs of fat would be good. Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

Never see many pics here, so I thought I'd put up a couple of where I'm at in my cut right now. Just about 168Lbs....need to lose a few more off the abs...particularly the lower abs. Going for a Ryan Reynolds type physique. :) Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

I needed to consider it because for years I tried to accomplish muscle gain and fat loss at the same time, never doing a typical "bulk" before.... Last winter was the first time, so it was nice to know that I actually put on decent muscle. Even if it was just 5lbs LBM (but I did better than...

As I get closer to the fat % (based only on ab appearance), it looks like I'm closer to having put on 10lbs of LBM, not 5. Realistically, maybe 7 or 8Lbs. I'm good with that. Maybe not outstanding numbers, but appearance wise, looks good! I wouldn't expect more being 46 years old. When I said...

Liss for sure, now that the nicer weather is upon us. The dog will appreciate it as well. Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

Currently cutting, so I've dropped my volume down.... Just 2 sets of presses now, but trying to keep the weight high. It's amazing how much food calories makes a difference in strength and stamina! I'm doing a circuit-type exercise plan to keep my HR up and burn a few more fat cells... Sent...

So, during my bulking over the winter, I was doing 4 sets of bench presses as my core chest exercise every other day (3 times a week). Also 1 or 2 sets of dips and alternately 1 or 2 sets of inclined flies. So I've noticed good growth on my pecs compared to all my other muscle groups (except...

I did an SD at maintenance, yes... Probably just fluctuations... Scales are showing a bit of loss now.:)

Gotta hate it when you drop 1000 kcal daily, and you don't lose an ounce of weight in your first week!

Ahhh... Of course. Thanks for clarifying.

And a clean bulk you're able to cut just fat?? Not sure I'm following you O&G

This early in the game, skip the single joint work. I'd maybe do 1 set pull downs or weighted pullups, and do some HEAVY row sets, barbell or one arm dumbbell. I'd also do a set or 2 of barbell shrugs.

Actually, closer to 25lbs than 20...over a period of approximately 5 months, a fairly dirty bulk (500 to 700 kcal over maintenance, daily)... I'm hoping for 5lbs of muscle (my cut therefore will be closer to 15 or 20lbs)

Change over time? How long it'll take me to shred?

Lack of visible abs.... But there is certainly a layer of blubber there. The fat that I've put on is going mostly to my belly. Otherwise, I still look pretty well defined.

Thanks for the reply mickc... Yeah, I guess if I kept going until the end of February, I'd be well over 180, which means that much more to lose. I'll gradually lower my daily kcal to find my maintenence and hold there until I'm ready to cut.

I was ripped this past summer at 155lbs, in the fall, started dirty bulk with 3000-3400kcal daily... 190+g protein. SD'd over Xmas (but gained a few pounds as well!), gaining faster than my projection (wanted to add 20lbs by end of February). So I'm at +20 lbs now... Noticeable belly fat (at 45...

During my current bulk, I'm up 20lbs. At +10lbs, I hardly looked different from when I was at my lowest, cut weight. Now, however, I do have noticeable belly fat. I'm not concerned... Worrying how I look at this stage is just sabotaging my hard work. Currently at 176lbs, consuming 3100 to...