Are you having a problem Buling up?

**Dr X** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2007, 12:22 AM

Here is a good read if your having dificulty bulking up.
Hope you like milk

http://www.bulkingup.moonfruit.com/

**flex95** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2007, 04:14 AM

good post dr x

**scottish** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2007, 12:40 PM

great read

**vindiesel** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2007, 05:56 PM

Good read!

**Condor** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2007, 10:49 PM

This is a very interesting article. I am kind of conflicted on the lifting portion though. I agree that the best way to add mass (from a training standpoint) is by doing the big, compound exercises. BUT, it brings up a conflict that I see a lot in theories of training. I generally do slow, controlled reps for these big lifts. I often sacrifice weight so that I can go really slow and steady, and to me the workout is even more intense...Like taking 4 seconds to go up on a squat, and 4 more to go down...and maybe even through in some static holds halfway in-between. I'm in the gym to grow, not to impress people with big weight. There is no way I could do 150% my bodyweight squatting for 20 reps (about 300lbs)...let alone doing it in a slow controlled motion. Has anyone else encountered this 'butting of heads' in philosophies? Thoughts? Thanks for the article Dr X!

Condor

**Dr X** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Condor

This is a very interesting article. I am kind of conflicted on the lifting portion though. I agree that the best way to add mass (from a training standpoint) is by doing the big, compound exercises. BUT, it brings up a conflict that I see a lot in theories of training. I generally do slow, controlled reps for these big lifts. I often sacrifice weight so that I can go really slow and steady, and to me the workout is even more intense...Like taking 4 seconds to go up on a squat, and 4 more to go down...and maybe even through in some static holds halfway in-between. I'm in the gym to grow, not to impress people with big weight. There is no way I could do 150% my bodyweight squatting for 20 reps (about 300lbs)...let alone doing it in a slow controlled motion. Has anyone else encountered this 'butting of heads' in philosophies? Thoughts? Thanks for the article Dr X!

Condor

I once did 315 for 3 sets of 20. I actually blew a blood vessel in my head on the third set at #16. I did complete the reps but was then out for 2 weeks. Should of worked my way up but it was a bet. Anyway I find both working together works real well.

**Condor** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007, 08:12 AM

Sounds intense! Did you notice any changes the next time you lifted? Could you handle more weight? Did you gain more weight? Anyone else have thougts?

**scottish** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007, 09:49 PM

I never lift with "good" form.. I always "cheat" when lifting. If Im not throwing around heavy weight, it just doesnt do it for me.

**ELO** · #9 (**permalink**) 11-03-2007, 12:24 AM

Great post.

**Condor** · #10 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 07:03 AM

Alright, so...I'm giving this routine/diet a try...It's something TOTALLY different from what I'm used to, and I often find that these totally new ideas (new to me, that is) from members of boards like this usually have a lot of merit. So I'm doing it. Besides, it's getting cold here in the Northeast and I want to put on some mass. If anyone wants ill keep you updated with my results as the weeks go by, just let me know. Thanks again Dr. X.