BULKING'S GO BIG OR GO HOME JOURNAL

Hey guys (& Gals)
     I'm finally ready to get serious and bulk my way to 200 pounds before the year is out. I'm currently 182 pounds. I'm looking to maintain my diet at around 3200 calories with a 40/30/30 splint in Protein/carbs/fats. I've found this is where I gain the most...any less carbs and I feel drained.
 
      As far as my workout I'll be doing every body part twice per week.like this:
 
MON: Chest TRi's
Tuesday: Back Bi's
Wed: Shoulders & legs
Thur: OFF
FRI-Sun: repeat mon-wed
I'll be doing abs 3 times a week
I May split up leg day and do something like Calf exercises on my off day.
 
I'm really excited to get started on this routine and mark my progress,although I WILL NOT GET ALL ANAL about results,as I usually respond well and I look to get good results within the 1st 4-6 weeks.
 
I will be posting my diet as well as my routine DAILY.
 
I get started Tomorrow!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

TODAY

Chest

Flat bench            4 sets 200 lbs X 10,10,8,7
incline bench         3 sets 180 lbs X 10,9,8
Pec Deck              3 sets 100 lbs X 10,10,10
Dips                     3 sets of 10
Cable Crossovers    3 sets of 10

Tri's

close grip bench     3 Sets  180 lbs   X 8,8,7
pressdowns           3 sets   125 lbs   X 10,10,10
kickbacks              3 sets   50 lbs    X 10,10,10

ABS

decline bench crunches    3 sets of 10
cable pulldown crunches   3 sets of 10


Diet

 




grams 
cals
%total

Total:
 
2908 


Fat:
109 
983 
34%

 Sat:
24 
215 
8%

 Poly:
8 
71 
2%

 Mono:
23 
204 
7%

Carbs:
169 
654 
23%

 Fiber:
5 
0 
0%

Protein:
304 
1214 
43%


Carbs were a little low today(23%) but today was a work in progress.I was also a little low in total calories but I'll have some Muscle milk before bed tonight,should be OK.
Felt really great today,workout was very strong.Not much loss of strength due to layoff which was surprising.My goal is to gain 1 pound per week which could put me at 200 by august.
I'm really pumped about this routine and can't wait to get back at it tomorrow!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Looks like a good day. You press 200 pounds and at 182.. I'm 183 and my 1RM is 205.. You are porbably more lean than me which adds up to be more muscle for you..?

ORIGINAL: Perrynaytor

Looks like a good day. You press 200 pounds and at 182.. I'm 183 and my 1RM is 205.. You are porbably more lean than me which adds up to be more muscle for you..?

 
Yeah I was at around 188 before my latest layoff(3 months) I had worked my way up to doing 210 for reps.I was surprised that I hadn't lost much strength while taking time off.
another issue is i'm 43 years old (44 on saturday)  and I've been working out for quite a few years. I know guys my size that press 250-275 for reps.As you age , so do your muscles,I'm still gaining strength at 44 years old,I look to be repping out 225 by the end of summer.

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Did you strength train any?
 
I haven't really ever stuck to a strength program, just hypertrophy.

hmmm.  do you have any full body pics.  I'd like to see what you look like at 180 and 44 years old... b/c chances are that's what I'm going to look like with my metabolism.

210 for reps is very impressive considering your age.  you can get higher i'm sure though.

i myself have bulked for the last 3 months an am almost 20 lbs heavier. it's a slow process, and it's hard to NOT get discouraged by the slow (up and down process) gaining.

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ORIGINAL: Perrynaytor

Did you strength train any?

I haven't really ever stuck to a strength program, just hypertrophy.

No strength training really
I mostly just try to add an extra five pounds or so every week or two.....

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

ORIGINAL: TheSilverFox

hmmm.  do you have any full body pics.  I'd like to see what you look like at 180 and 44 years old... b/c chances are that's what I'm going to look like with my metabolism.

210 for reps is very impressive considering your age.  you can get higher i'm sure though.

i myself have bulked for the last 3 months an am almost 20 lbs heavier. it's a slow process, and it's hard to NOT get discouraged by the slow (up and down process) gaining.

 
I'm going to post some pictures here in about 2 more weeks, I look scrawney right now...LOL.
I'm shooting for 200 pounds by august...never been 200 before although I did get to 199 on an EXTREMELY dirty bulk.

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

 It couldn't have been that dirty of a bulk, vagina doesn't count you know .

President of the Emancipation Detoxification. DBB's oldest forum group, punching baby seals since 2/12/08

ORIGINAL: Yet

 It couldn't have been that dirty of a bulk, vagina doesn't count you know .

 
LOL
that was my SEAFOOD DIET!!!!!!
smelt like it anyhow!
HaHaHa!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

 ROFL.  Bahah.

I'm picking my buddy up from the airport tommorrow and I'm going to tell him I'm on a seeveg diet (seevedge).  When he asks what the hell that is, I'm going to tell him I see vag and eat it.  Lawl.

President of the Emancipation Detoxification. DBB's oldest forum group, punching baby seals since 2/12/08

ORIGINAL: Yet

 ROFL.  Bahah.

I'm picking my buddy up from the airport tommorrow and I'm going to tell him I'm on a seeveg diet (seevedge).  When he asks what the hell that is, I'm going to tell him I see vag and eat it.  Lawl.

 
LOL....Too Funny!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Sorry I didn't get this one in Last night
But had a nice workout...arms are definitely sore this morning.


Back
 
Bent over Rows 3 sets 150 lbs X 10,10,10
Deads              3 sets 225     X  10,10,8
Cable rows        3 sets 140     X  10,10,10
Lat pulldowns    3 sets  125     X 10,9,8


Biceps
 
Standing curls (EZ)  3 sets 65 pounds X 10 ,10,9
Seated Dumbell curls 3 sets 30 pounds(ea) X 10,10,10
laying incline bench curls 3 sets 25 pounds(ea) X 10,8,8
Preacher curls 3 sets 50 pounds X 10,10,10 (did cheat negatives on last set)
 
 
Diet
Calories Eaten Today

grams     cals         %total

Total:

3256 


Fat:
146      1316           41%

Sat:
37         333           10%

Poly:
13         115             4%

Mono:
43         384             12%

Carbs:
224        873            27%


Protein:
256       1024           32%








My diet was kinda screwed today too much fats,not enough carbs and protein was OK. I'm working on getting my diet plan together instead of winging it and seeing what i end up with.
 
 

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Well today was a hell of a day! 1st off I finally got off the Sodas(love me some mountain dew!) but I got the mega splitting headache today but still got my workout together.Not a bad workout at all!


Shoulders
 
Military press                  3 sets 150 pounds X 10,8,7
Seated dumbell press       3 sets  45  pounds X 10,9,8
seated lateral raises         3 sets  35 pounds  X 10,9,9
rear delt flyes                  3 sets  35 pounds  X 10,10,10
upright rows                    3 sets  75 pounds  X  10,8,8
shrugs(dumbell)                3 sets  55 pounds(ea) X 10,9,9
 
Legs
 
squats                            3 sets  250 pounds  X 10,10,10
Standing hamstrinhg curls   3 sets  85 pounds    X 10,10,10
Seated leg extentions        3 sets  125 pounds  X 12,10,10
seated calf raises              3 sets   125 pounds  X 12,12,10
 
 
Diet
 
Calories Eaten Today

            grams        cals                %Total     Total:3684 


Fat:      168             1508              41%

 Sat:      45               403              11%

 Poly:     14               126               3%

 Mono:   49               440               12%

Carbs:   277             1106               30%

 
Protein: 263              1054               29%







I went way over my 3200 calorie target but....better more than not enough...especially for us ecto's...hahaha.my protein was way too low(29%) and my fats were way too high(41%) although carbs were right on. I'm planning on tweaking my diet this weekend and getting it spot on for next week.

I felt good today although the headache didn't help...but its just something I'll have to endure for a few days. The weather here has really sucked.It has rained for 4 out of the last 6 days. I guess I picked a great time to go on hiatus from my writing and get back into landscaping for the summer....LOL...well i guess the grass will grow...if it ever stops raining...HaHaHa...oh well,its all good!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Hey guys
I just placed my supplement order...wanted to try something new.
So I decided to go with Gaspari supplements. I've really enjoyed SizeOn so I decided I'd try some other products that I've become interested in. so this is what i ordered......
 
Superpump 250 (tried it before...head and shoulders above No-Explode)
Plasmajet         (new NO product...supposed to keep your pumps 8-16      
                     hours later...reccomended to take in conjuction with SP250)
Halodrol Liquigels  (non hormonal muscle builder)
SizeOn                (creatine)
 
I'm going to start this stack on monday of next week,along with Optimum NutritionS' 100% whey and Muscle milk protien. I'll also ,Of course be taking my Multi-vitamin and Glutamine,Flax seed and Michelob ultra. I threw that in just to see if you guys were paying attention.
 
Any how...I guess this journal will serve as a reference log for anyone interested in any of these products.
 
wish me luck!
 
bulking

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

well,today was an "Off" day so nothing to report there.

Here is my diet for today


Calories Eaten Today






grams           Cals               %total

Total:3247


Fat:  334               205          37%


Carbs: 222     64   27%

 Protein:286 1145 36%



My fats are WAY TOO HIGH....protein just a little low.... carbs a little low....again i'll adjust my diet this weekend and get that straight!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

 Make sure you take something for your joints when you start the Halodrol.  Guys in highschool used to take that, and they would always get sore joints.

President of the Emancipation Detoxification. DBB's oldest forum group, punching baby seals since 2/12/08

ORIGINAL: Yet

 Make sure you take something for your joints when you start the Halodrol.  Guys in highschool used to take that, and they would always get sore joints.

 
Dude
I gonna smoke my joints....LOL...joking
thanks for the advice though...i've never taken halodrol or plasmajet...but have researched alot of online reviews.
 
we'll see how it goes!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

 Let me know how the plasmajet works.  The halodrol I guess gave the guys strength.  I don't know though, most of them went away to school the first semester, drank their asses off, didn't workout and now they're in the same school I am, except they can't play football anymore .

President of the Emancipation Detoxification. DBB's oldest forum group, punching baby seals since 2/12/08

I'll be keeping you updated right here in this journal.
I'm anxious to see how well plasmajet works as well!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Hey guys,
I've been working on getting my diet straight this weekend
and refining my routine. Here is going to be my new schedule:
 
Day 1 Chest/Triceps
Day 2 Back /biceps
Day 3  OFF
Day 4  Legs /shoulders
Day 5  Arm Day
Day 6  OFF
Day 7  OFF
 
I may incorporate another chest workout on Day 6,But for at least the first two weeks this is what I'm going with. I know most of you guys are going to say that I don't need to work Bis and tris twice per week...But I know I do...My arms always respond well to twice weekly workouts....and I like having a Arm only workout...where I can just blast the hell out of them!
 
On monday I start my Halodrol,Plasmajet,Superpump 250,and SizeOn stack. I will be on this stack for the next six weeks. I'm really pumped and excited about trying this Gaspari stack and can't wait to.get started.
 
Halodrol will be taken everyday
Plasmajet and Superpump will only be taken on Woukout days(pre-workout)
Sizeon will be taken daily,as will Protein shakes.
 
 
 

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

ORIGINAL: bulkingup


On monday I start my Halodrol,Plasmajet,Superpump 250,and SizeOn stack. I will be on this stack for the next six weeks. I'm really pumped and excited about trying this Gaspari stack and can't wait to.get started.

That must beone expensive stack.

ORIGINAL: triggamayn09

ORIGINAL: bulkingup


On monday I start my Halodrol,Plasmajet,Superpump 250,and SizeOn stack. I will be on this stack for the next six weeks. I'm really pumped and excited about trying this Gaspari stack and can't wait to.get started.

That must beone expensive stack.

 
It wasn't cheap...LOL
but really wasn't as expensive as one would think.
I ordered from BB.COM and had a $50 off coupon(for orders over $200) which actually dropped my total price below $200...so not really bad for a six week stack.

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Hey guys
I'm all hyped up to start my 6 week cycle of Gaspari products.Only one problem...Plasmajets directions are confusing as hell!
This is directly from the box:
 
 
Directions: Each box contains EXACTLY 16 (Sixteen) 10 capsule servings (30-Day Supply). Along with 12oz or more of water or juice, take the entire contents of 1 (One) and ONLY 1 (One) blister card (10 capsules) 30-60 minutes before weight training. Take Plasmajet™ ONLY on the days you actively work out. Plasmajet™ induces its maximum vaso-expansion/strength inducing effects within 2-8 hours after ingestion and can be taken as near as 5 minutes before you start your workout. DO NOT EXCEED (4) servings per week and DO NOT use more than every other day under any circumstances.
 
OK...it says to take it 30 to 60 minutes before training.....I got that! then it says"Maximum vaso-expansion/strength inducing effects within 2-8 hours after ingestion"
BUT
"can be taken as near as 5 minutes before workout"
 
and then goes on to say that it reccommends sizeon and superpump 250 to get the fastest results...LOL...I get that they want to hawk ALL of thier products...I'm taking those as part of my stack anyhow...But this is where it gets dicey....
it goes on to say some people may feel effects 15-45 minutes while others may feel effects after 60 minutes.then you will feel increased effects every few minutes afterward.and will continue to increase these effects for 2-8 hours,and maintain effects for 24 to 36 hours after ingestion .
 
OK...if i take these pills(all 10 of them) 1 hour before working out,I then must take SP250 30 minutes before workout and then sip on sizeon during my workout?
 
I'd read some product logs over at BB.com and one of the Gaspari reps was saying to take plasmajet 2 hours before workout,protein shake 1 hour before workout,SP250 30 minutes before workout,then sip sizeon during workout...LOL
 
Get that everybody...HaHaHa
I'm so freaking confused...
On top of that I've been eating 3200 calories a day and
...I've lost 4 pounds this week...
Down to 177...WTF????
I haven't been this low in over a year!
 
BTW...I tried calling gaspari(anyone got Richs' cell #?)
to get a definite on this but....got a recorded message...
apparently thier office hours are 9-5 mon-fri....LOL
 
Wish me well!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Today was awesome!
 
Workout
Chest
Bench 4X 10,10,9,8
incline bench 3X 10,8,8
cable crossovers 4X 10,10,10
Pec deck 3X 10,10,9
 
TRI's
cable pressdowns 4 X 12 10 10 10
skullcrushers        3 X 10,10,10
Kickbacks            3 X  10,10,10
 
ABS
decline crunches   3 X 25 25 20
cable crunches      3 X 25 24 20
 
Diet
Diet has been good,pretty much on par for my 40/30/30 breakdown.I'm really satisfied with my diet...Just hoping I'll start packing on some pounds!
 
OK...I got some info from the Gaspari people this morning and heres the deal:
It is optimal to take PlasmaJet,2 to 3 hours before working out.The reason that it was written so confusing,was that most people may not have the flexibility to take the pills (all ten of them!) 2 hours prior to working out.You CAN take them 5 minutes before BUT FOR BEST RESULTS it is optimal to take them 2-3 hours before.
 
Alrighty then...LOL....I took Plasmajet 2 hours before my workout....didn't really feel alot but had a giddy feeling about an hour before my workout.I then took a dose(only one scoop) of Superpump 250 30 minutes before my workout. Now I don't know if it was just the SP250 or what but DAMN what a rush....Man I had a MINDBLOWING workout and an awesome pump....I damn near stretched outta my skin! I mean i've taken Sp250) before and used to take 3 scoops but never got this much energy.....I mean...WOW!
 
 We'll see if it wears off as I go along or not...But first impressions have been great! I feel great! I'm still wired and its been 3 hours since my workout! DAY ONE was a success!
 
Until tommorrow....

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Today was a good day.
I was dead on with my diet.
Had one helluva Back/bi workout.
Plasmajet + SP250 is the Sh!t....
Skin stretching pumps....
I'd write down my routine but I'm Soooo tired and must be up in 6 hours!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

Sorry for the delay in posting....
had a wild weekend
 
thursday and friday were both good days in the gym and as far as my diet goes....(well before I drank 17 michelob ultras on friday night!)
that kinda threw my diet off on saturday but I recovered and Sunday was a good diet day.
I feel much stronger after only one week back in the gym.I'm sure the new supplements have alot to do with that! I usually take 2-3 days initially for the soreness to wear off but this week the soreness was gone within 24 hours! I'm sure the halodrol is helping with recovery...either that or plaebo effect...either way recovery has been super!
The superpump / plasmajet has been giving me great pumps even on leg day! we'll see if intensity wanes as i get used to it. Plasmajet claims to keep you pumped for 48-72 hours...haven't seen that yet...but we'll see! energy and intensity has been great though!

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

 I'm contemplating getting plasmajet now lol.

President of the Emancipation Detoxification. DBB's oldest forum group, punching baby seals since 2/12/08

ORIGINAL: Yet

 I'm contemplating getting plasmajet now lol.

word. i take 2-2 1/2 scoops sp250 and i take 1ml of B12 with it and holy cripes what an energy rush.

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hey bulkingup. i'm actually on my second box of plasmajet, and the pumps are awesome, but never took it with the sp250. but anyways i was just going to say nice journal and i take my size-on after my workout and it seems to work fine that way to.