Ok thanks.
And when do I actually start using heavier weights? Cause I see that we go up in weight like 5% each set, but then what happens after a few weeks?
Once I get back into it, my 1 RM isn't going to be as high as it used to be but I know my strength will be going up pretty fast...just not sure on when to up the %'s like during what weeks and such.

I hope that makes sense. Lol

This post was edited by cseitz71690 on Oct 3 2011 06:53am

Right arm has much more vascularity than left arm, its just a little little bit stronger tho, is there a correlation or just genes

hey im 5'9 ~160
been about 6 months since ive lifted heavy & dieted hard to build mass
trying to get back into it but $$ is an issue

anyway what are some good meals that you can suggest to me to eat at work?

i want things that are convienent and can be stored @ cold temperature and taste good if possible =/
i only have a microwave at work to heat things up so heating up certain things isnt possible

do u know what foods actually taste decent after re-heating them in the microwave?

Here is what you need

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=335896241
Bulking Diet, workout, and supplement guide


10 lbs of solid lean mass can take anywhere from 6-24 months depending on genetics, workout routine, supplementation diet, etc.

Every week you should strive to increase your sets by 5% each from the previous week. Sounds like a lot, but it's not so bad. If you fail to do 5%, try 2.5% and so forth. Just try a net increase each week.

Usually people have a stronger arm (dominant side) and a weaker arm (non-dominant side). This is normal. You can correct it by training the left side more on a separate day to try to even them out. It will take a while, but it can be done.

Try these:


1. Grilled Chicken Sandwich on whole grain bread
2. Tuna Salad Sandwich on whole grain bread
3. Hard Boiled Eggs w/ a side salad + whole grain bread
4. Black Beans + Brown Rice + Grilled Chicken
5. Whole Grain Penne + 93/7 ground beef + natural tomato sauce
6. Beef stew (Lean beef + potatoes + celery + carrots + green peppers + green beans in a tomato broth)
7. Salmon and brown rice w/ broccoli

How much cottage cheese is good before bed?

That's what I was thinking but wasn't completely sure on how much I should try to up the weight each week.

What do you think about using HMB as a supplement? Someone just recommended it to me and it seems legit but not completely sure if it's worth taking or not.

curious what my next move shld be on squats
been working back with squats for almost a month now (jst started deadlifting again 2wks ago)

jst started out light and been adding 10lbs to my last 4 sets of 5reps every week

I finally got to the point where I didnt complete my last set of 5reps (got 4 but needed help with the 5th rep)

todays squats looked like this (all atg)

135x10
225x5
265x5
285x5
305x5
325x4+1

I was thinking of a few options

- try same weight scheme next week
- go up 10lbs any ways and shoot of a set of 3reps
- lower it back down a bit and actually do 2-3sets of 5reps w/ 315lbs to help get used to the heavier weight.

I think the bottom 1 would actually help me the most, but want your opinion.

Thanks again, and hope all is well.