So I have been weightlifting for a year now, however most of this time I was cutting in effort to lose weight. This of course led to very little muscle gains (visually).
So I have decided to bulk. But recently I read an article of how a 15 yr old got jacked on steroids because he couldn't gain muscle while bulking because the body did not produce enough testosterone. Will the same happen to me? Obviously not the steroids part lol😂. But will my bulking be effective? Will I have enough testosterone to get maximum muscle gains while bulking? I am only one year older than this guy...
1) don't use steroids 2) yes you can bulk at that age with just a diet and a training regime 3) if you don't see any "visual" improvement you're doing it wrong
So I have been weightlifting for a year now, however most of this time I was cutting in effort to lose weight. This of course led to very little muscle gains (visually).
So I have decided to bulk. But recently I read an article of how a 15 yr old got jacked on steroids because he couldn't gain muscle while bulking because the body did not produce enough testosterone. Will the same happen to me? Obviously not the steroids part lol😂. But will my bulking be effective? Will I have enough testosterone to get maximum muscle gains while bulking? I am only one year older than this guy...
Ignore the testosterone stuff, you are just overthinking things.
Lift heavy while sustaining proper form. Eat your fruit and veggies,lots of clean food (chicken breast,peanut butter etc.) and have junk in moderation, and you will see progress.
If you want to gain size for your arms, do curls of 6-10 reps and 3 sets, using a weight that you feel greatly challenged by when you get to the third set (I used 8/10kg, depending on form)
What is your current body composition? A bulk is probably favourable but if you're already obese then obviously you'd need to cut.
Curent bodyweight, pictures (Because asking for rough bodyfat level is a joke on the internet) and lifts would be useful as a guide to help people help you.
What is your current body composition? A bulk is probably favourable but if you're already obese then obviously you'd need to cut.
Curent bodyweight, pictures (Because asking for rough bodyfat level is a joke on the internet) and lifts would be useful as a guide to help people help you.
Hi,
I can give you my weight and height. I'm 5"11" and I weigh 61KG. Thanks!
What is your current body composition? A bulk is probably favourable but if you're already obese then obviously you'd need to cut.
Curent bodyweight, pictures (Because asking for rough bodyfat level is a joke on the internet) and lifts would be useful as a guide to help people help you.
Lifts? What do you mean? As in what I lift? Thanks!
Dude you're 16, focus on bulking regardless and maximise your growth spurt, don't spend a year being calorically deficient just to get thin fml.
I would usually 100% agree but it depends how big this guy is. If he's obese then bulking more isn't going help him out much despite a growth spurt. Specially if his goal is aesthetics.
So.. 15kg each side for 2x12 reps and 10kg each side for ?x5?
If that's the base then your strength level is poor. We still need to see some pictures of your body before we can make a fair judgement but with that base you should probably be bulking till you hit some nice goals like a 100kg bench (2 plate bench) 140 Squat (3 plate squat) and 60kg military press (1 plate press)
I suggest you look up some noobie routines like Starting Strength or ICF 5X5
t that's my opinion you can do whatever the hell you wanna do aha.
[QUOTE=Motorbiker;63358613]Definitely bulk. I'm currently 85kg at 5"7'. And I'm a small guy anyway. You need to bulk to 90kg before worrying about cutting.
OP - My guess is you were skinny fat or a bit fatter than that. You have cut down to a lean base. 61kg at 5'11 is very lean but at 16 years old that's ok.
So bulk bro. Until into the 70s kg wise. Bulk slowly (250 calories per day) and you'll (you should anyway) see significant gains.