Ready To Learn - Bulking Duration

[Legion Kreinak]

Alright now, I know I've been a pain recently, but I'm ready to learn. I see how muscle helps to shed fat quickly, and bulking is indeed a one step backwards, two steps forward process. So, I was wondering exactly how long I should bulk for... or would I just continue bulking and eating like crazy until I feel I'm big enough? Or is there a suggested duration?

 

[gettinlarger]

I'm trying to bulk as much as I can, then I'm gonna cut down. That's just me though. But I dunno, if I start to think I look like a pile of garbage, I'll cut some, then bulk more. I think it's really an individual thing, depending on your goals.

 

[Legion Kreinak]

My goal now is to box, and become more of a tank. I need that upside-down triangle shape.

 

[bearrito]

How you bulk is up to you really. Just always keep in mind that the more muscle you have, the more calories your body needs. You have to eat more! This doesn't mean you need to go out and eat Snickers bars all day, even though that's fun. You can still bulk by eating a clean bulking diet. Just keep the calories above maintenance level at all times and keep the protein and carbs high. I have done a two week rotation before, two weeks bulking, two weeks cutting, and after about three months I put on about 8 pounds of muscle and about 4 of fat. I have also bulked solid for several months, and taken a couple of months to cut, and that worked as well. Just do what is easiest for you. I am by no means cut right now, see pics of me on b fold's posts, but I feel that I have put on a decent amount of muscle over the past 4 years, and I did it by eating, and eating some more. Your training is only a small part of attaining more muscle. The growth comes from eating and getting plenty of sleep.

 

[bishonen]

Glad to hear you've come to your senses.

Personally, since I have nobody to look good for or anything, I'm going to go until my pants stop fitting. But I haven't really had a problem putting on any bodyfat, even though I've been eating a tremendous amount.

I guess it's good to be young.

 

[bishonen]

My goal now is to box, and become more of a tank. I need that upside-down triangle shape.

...and I hope you mean big upper body, trim waist rather than big upper body, chicken legs.

 

[Lord_Suston]

now you are just confusing me. You now are going to learn how to fight???? box???? I thought you said you were a fighter or did I just misinterpret the whole thing???

about bulking this is a personal choice no one can tell the right answer only result will tell and this is by trial and error. But I know that I can gain 40lbs in 3-4 month and then shed about 20lbs of fat in 2 months, but this was after many trials... The results differ for each person you just need to define what your goal is....

 

[Legion Kreinak]

I am a fighter, but I want actual lessons now, to perfect my technique. I'm sure there's more I can learn with how to box properly. It always helps to have something guiding you when you're shooting in the dark.

And yes, Bishonen, I mean a big upper body, but trim waist.

 

[Toshendin]

So you're a fighter.. But you haven't had any lessons..?

 

[Legion Kreinak]

Not in boxing =P

Plus I try to brawl regularly in school but I get in too much trouble, and I need to make sure I can get into a good college so I can supposrt my girl when I get older.

 

[Haz]

The best way for a newbie would be to do one big long bulking period. Maybe a year or two. Then get cut, and see where you stand. If you are happy with the amount of muscle, then you can maintain easily, without having to work very hard or eat that strictly. If you want more muscle, then you go through another bulking period.

 

[Lord_Suston]

Not in boxing =P

Plus I try to brawl regularly in school but I get in too much trouble, and I need to make sure I can get into a good college so I can supposrt my girl when I get older.

fighting kids in school does not mean you are a fighter... Try to box and wrestle and see the difference when you compete against others who are just as talented or better than you in the ways of fighting, its different than fighting most kids....

 

[Legion Kreinak]

Well, I also spar, or used to when I took kenpo. I stopped now and was going for something like Jujitsu instead but then got focused on boxing.

 

[lemur]

you can't call yourself a fighter just because you pick fights with random kids. i've been in fights every once in a while, and i took muay thai and bjj and wrestled (still do) before fencing and i still don't call myself a fighter.

as far as bulking goes, you really have to see how your body reacts before you make a decision. if you bulk easily you won't need a lot of time. if your body bulks slowly you will need more time. you'll figure it out eventually.