Am I destined to be average

[eric22]

OK I posted pictures before but know I have before and after. Gained 10lbs in 6 months doing mostly low volume power workouts with some higher rep work for curls, calves, etc.

BEFORE 4 photos

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/topgun32/?action=view&current=VernonsMuscles009.jpg


AFTER 4 photos

http://eshare.hpphoto.com/FilmStrip...cb-25dd-4216-827b-0be6a5d8eb55&SKU=HP&Index=0


1. Lighting, angles all were different but do I look like I gained any muscle in the after?

2. I am thinking about stopping all direct chest, it just grows so easy and nothing else is coming along for the ride . thoughts?

3. Should I keep bulking, I just feel like I look better lean even if it means I will always be thin?

Diet is 3600 calories a day, all clean except for maybe 2 meals a week. 375 grams of protein, good fat and rice, fruit, oates most of the carbs.

Any comments welcome except get a tan, that I know


Thanks

 

[beerdrinker]

describe "low volume power workouts".

 

[xblitz44x]

I definitely notice a difference in overall thickness; especially your back and delts. Your traps could use some work aside from the assumed deadlifting.

I wouldn't ditch every exercise that recruits your chest. Instead, if you're doing a standard bench press, maybe try the close grip. Or concentrate more on dips this time around. You can drop any chest fluff crap if you want (flyes, crossovers, etc). Focusing on the push press your next go-around might be a nice idea too.

Whether you should keep bulking or not is up to you. It depends on your goals. If you like the track you're on, and enjoy the strength gains then switch some exercises and keep pressing on. If you feel like you're gaining a little too much fat then cut back the calories just 500 per day for a few weeks and see if you're keeping the weight off enough for your liking.

 

[eric22]

3 days a week So Legs/back/Bis would get worked twice in one week and once the next. Vice Versa for Chest/Shoulders/Tris

Next week Legs/back workout twice, chest/shoulder once

Working with a power lifter who changes my workout every 5 weeks or so but an example would be the following:


Squats 3x3
Leg Press 2x8
Cable Pull Thrus 3x8
Pull ups or Pull downs 5x5
Cable Rows 2x8
Curls 2x10
Abs 2x8


DB Incline Press 3x5
DB Shoulder Press 2x8
Lat Raises 3x8
Skull crushes 2x10

Dead Lifts 5x5
Hammer Rows 4x6
Curls 2x8
Leg Press 2x10 or 1x20
Abs 2x8

describe "low volume power workouts".

 

[fortunatesun]

1. 10 lbs in 6 months is good
   
2. 6 months is a drop in the bucket. It takes years of steady work before you start filling out
   
3. You'll only be average if that's what you tell yourself. Bring a positive attitude with you. Tell yourself you're the all natural Brad Pitt every time you walk into the gym

 

[ZGzaZ]

1. 10 lbs in 6 months is good
   
2. 6 months is a drop in the bucket. It takes years of steady work before you start filling out
   
3. You'll only be average if that's what you tell yourself. Bring a positive attitude with you. Tell yourself you're the all natural Brad Pitt every time you walk into the gym

SUPER

But all in all, good advice.

 

[fortunatesun]

SUPER

But all in all, good advice.

yep, I'm a super guy, but there's no need to hate on Brad Pitt just because you also had to juice for your role in your last film.

 

[skullcrushin22]

I would up my calories to 4500-5000. Throw some milk and meat in there I dont see how you wouldnt be able to gain.

 

[eric22]

True
But I know I can gain Weight, I just have trouble making more of it muscle than fat. I went slow because of that issue but when I look at the pictures I see the fat, I see very little muscle. I have been stuck at 185lbs for 3 weeks because I am afraid to add any more calories. This is the first week I bumped it up by adding some more carbs on meals after my workout.

I would up my calories to 4500-5000. Throw some milk and meat in there I dont see how you wouldnt be able to gain.

 

[ErikZ]

Eric,
To me you seem way above average and yes, you do look thicker after.

Don't be afraid to up those calories, you can always loose the weight at a later stage.

But be positive man... you are above average, tell yourself that... You can even say you are the best!