How long do you bulk for? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

the enforcer · 11-10-2007, 01:44 PM

I have been training seriously for a year and have been conistently bulking. A year seems quite long to me as i read about people bulking for only a few months and then cutting. How long should/do you you bulk for?

gym rat · 11-10-2007, 01:49 PM

its up to you mate, most people bulk in the winter and cut for the summer

the enforcer · 11-10-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gym rat

its up to you mate, most people bulk in the winter and cut for the summer

At the rate im going i could be bulking for another year. I suppose im classed as a 'hard gainer' and seem to eat a skip full of food a day and keep fat levels pretty steady whilst gaining muscle. I may not need to go on much of a cut if things stay this way

gym rat · 11-10-2007, 03:50 PM

just keep your head down mate, why not try a clean bulk, your muscles will grow while shedding abit of fat, when im bulking i keep all foods clean except for my cheat meal which is usually a chinese, to try and make it not so much of a cheat, i seive the curry sauce out until the chicken is just coated in it and take boiled rice opposed to fried. as i said mate, keep your head down, train hard, eat **** loads and rest and you shouldnt have a problem
goodluck

**Aftershock** · 11-10-2007, 03:57 PM

If your gaining lean tissue and not gaining fat you must be doing something right

You do need a cheat day every week tho just to keep your sanity.

the enforcer · 11-10-2007, 04:01 PM

Your suggestions have been taken on board. Thanks for the advice all.:lift:

**Tinytom** · 11-10-2007, 04:18 PM

Bulkin and Cutting are outdated concepts IMO

Lean Mass gaining is what I do. Slightly higher calories with a more intesne training schedule but less actual workouts per week and more rest.

Dieting is less intensity but more frequent workouts.

LM gaining involves gaining muscle

Dieting involves maintaining muscle.

If you ahve to bulk and then cut all you really have done is gain unwanted fat. It is entirely possible to gain while maintaining 10-12% BF

11-10-2007, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
the enforcer Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 54	How long do you bulk for? I have been training seriously for a year and have been conistently bulking. A year seems quite long to me as i read about people bulking for only a few months and then cutting. How long should/do you you bulk for?

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gym rat loving the bulk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern ireland,londonderry Posts: 2,601	Re: How long do you bulk for? its up to you mate, most people bulk in the winter and cut for the summer

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gym rat loving the bulk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern ireland,londonderry Posts: 2,601	Re: How long do you bulk for? just keep your head down mate, why not try a clean bulk, your muscles will grow while shedding abit of fat, when im bulking i keep all foods clean except for my cheat meal which is usually a chinese, to try and make it not so much of a cheat, i seive the curry sauce out until the chicken is just coated in it and take boiled rice opposed to fried. as i said mate, keep your head down, train hard, eat **** loads and rest and you shouldnt have a problem goodluck

11-10-2007, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Aftershock UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,021	Re: How long do you bulk for? If your gaining lean tissue and not gaining fat you must be doing something right You do need a cheat day every week tho just to keep your sanity. __________________ "You are what you eat you can't possibly be anything else" or put another way "eat sht look like sht!!" Aftershock

11-10-2007, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
the enforcer Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 54	Re: How long do you bulk for? Your suggestions have been taken on board. Thanks for the advice all.:lift:

11-10-2007, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tinytom super-hypno-moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,886	Re: How long do you bulk for? Bulkin and Cutting are outdated concepts IMO Lean Mass gaining is what I do. Slightly higher calories with a more intesne training schedule but less actual workouts per week and more rest. Dieting is less intensity but more frequent workouts. LM gaining involves gaining muscle Dieting involves maintaining muscle. If you ahve to bulk and then cut all you really have done is gain unwanted fat. It is entirely possible to gain while maintaining 10-12% BF __________________ We are what we do. Excellence is therefore a habit not a skill. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Code 'UKM 110' for an extra 5% discount To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Also mod at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

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