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Bodybuilding Bulking Up
By : Mike Jesowshek
There are also many advantages to bulking up. More muscle mass will be obvious with-in a few weeks. Your self-esteem and strength will increase greatly. You also get to eat a lot of food, which is always a good thing in a bodybuilder's mind. After you're done with the bulking phase and start the cutting diet plan, as you will have some fat to get rid of to become ripped again.
Bulking Up Diet
Now lets talk about proper bulking diets. To bulk up muscles you must also put on some fat. Under normal circumstances, you can not put on muscle and lose fat at the same time. To put on weight you must consume more calories than you expand, or you will not put on weight. Your high protein bulk up breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day besides the post workout meal. Post workout meal is the most important meal of the day. After working out your goals are to refuel and rebuild. You should eat 6-8 meals everyday and eat a lot during those meals. Incorporating high-quality protein sources like High Impact Whey Protein can aid in muscle recovery and growth. Additionally, ensure you get proper sleep each night (8 hours) and drink at least a gallon of water each day to support optimal performance and recovery. Eating is huge during bulking and you have to make sure you eat a lot and healthy foods while eating! Great bulking foods for bodybuilders include: milk, eggs, cheese lean beef, whole grain breads, pasta, potatos, etc.
Sample Off Season Bulking Weight Lifting Routine
|
Day |
Primary
Muscle Group |
Secondary
Muscle Group |
|
Monday |
Chest |
Biceps |
|
Tuesday |
Legs |
- |
|
Wednesday |
DAY OFF! |
|
|
Thursday |
Back |
Abdominals |
|
Friday |
Shoulders |
Triceps |
