Bulking Question

[RpH]

I know there is no way to determine how much muscle or how much fat are gained during a bulk, but is the muscle gain or fat gain linear at some point? If someone starts a bulk 12 pounds below their set point, do they add a higher percentage of fat until they get back to their set point?

For those of you how have done successful bulks from being fairly lean, what did your body do? I guess I just want to talk about bulks in general.

[Erik]

I know there is no way to determine how much muscle or how much fat are gained during a bulk, but is the muscle gain or fat gain linear at some point? If someone starts a bulk 12 pounds below their set point, do they add a higher percentage of fat until they get back to their set point?

Linear, in what sense? I am not quite sure I understand the question.

[Cara]

Noel and I briefly discussed this last week. She said that if you are more lean going into a bulk then its more likely you'll add a higher percentage of muscle than fat during bulking. I'm not sure if that's what you were asking, though. :lol:

[RpH]

Kind of what Cara said. Does your set point play a role in how much muscle or fat you gain. It seems like my body wants to put on more fat now that I'm lean. I guess that's just not the case or is it?

[Anca]

Kind of what Cara said. Does your set point play a role in how much muscle or fat you gain. It seems like my body wants to put on more fat now that I'm lean. I guess that's just not the case or is it?

Actually, I've read what Cara said too. The leaner you are going into a bulk, the higher percentage of muscle you will gain vs. fat.
I was fairly lean when I started my last bulk and the first few lbs were definitely the hardest to deal with. I felt fluffy and yucky (which makes sense because I had been lean for a few months and gotten used to it). Maybe that's why you 'feel' like you're gaining more fat (you've gotten used to the leanness).

[Noel Clark]

Don't forget the role that your own genetics will play in this.

[RpH]

Don't forget the role that your own genetics will play in this.

My genetics don't want me this lean that's for sure.

[Noel Clark]

My genetics don't want me this lean that's for sure.

That isn't your genetics...it is your mental fortitude. Come on Auburn boy suck it up.

:wink:

[smuggie]

That isn't your genetics...it is your mental fortitude. Come on Auburn boy suck it up.

:wink:

You tell him. :D

[Q45]

I know there is no way to determine how much muscle or how much fat are gained during a bulk, but is the muscle gain or fat gain linear at some point? If someone starts a bulk 12 pounds below their set point, do they add a higher percentage of fat until they get back to their set point?

For those of you how have done successful bulks from being fairly lean, what did your body do? I guess I just want to talk about bulks in general.

don't worry about the fat till it's time to cut..:angel4:

[Inatic]

Matt just know you are lean enough to start bulking, embrace the gains as you will gain. Some will be muscle, some will be fat.

Interestingly (to me anyway) when i did that, twice now, when it came off, my body looked better each time. (thanks Coach! :D )

[liz jaeger]

Matt just know you are lean enough to start bulking, embrace the gains as you will gain. Some will be muscle, some will be fat.

Interestingly (to me anyway) when i did that, twice now, when it came off, my body looked better each time. (thanks Coach! :D )

gosh, that is so good to hear, if/when it ever happens to me - I fear that but hearing that you say the end result is better is a GOOD thing !!!

[Anca]

Matt just know you are lean enough to start bulking, embrace the gains as you will gain. Some will be muscle, some will be fat.

Interestingly (to me anyway) when i did that, twice now, when it came off, my body looked better each time. (thanks Coach! :D )

Mine too! :wink:

[mcv]

Matt just know you are lean enough to start bulking, embrace the gains as you will gain. Some will be muscle, some will be fat.

Interestingly (to me anyway) when i did that, twice now, when it came off, my body looked better each time. (thanks Coach! :D )

:ditto: The second bulk was even better!!!

[jills]

oooooh, that's very exciting to hear! :lifter:

[Karine]

:clap: going into my first bulk soon...that is so great to hear!!

[Anca]

:clap: going into my first bulk soon...that is so great to hear!!

Have fun!! Focus on the yummy food and the strength increases in the gym- not on outgrowing your skinny clothes. If you need to buy a couple of basics in a large size, do so! ;) Ross Dress for Less is a great source for affordable clothing.