Training

[power1972]

I am a powerlifter just this past week has made the decision to switch to bodybuilding. I have been lifting for over 20 years with 10 years of powerlifting. To the best of my knowledge my stats are as follow.

5'9"
bf 20-25%
weight 250

my goals o am not sure of as of right now. I dont know maybe would like to have bf 6-8% and weigh 260. Who knows only time will tell.

With my back ground as a competitive powerlifter where would i start out at in bodybuilding workouts. I was thinking of doing an advanced workout, which to me wouldnt be a problem for me.

like i have said before its not the training that is the problem but rather the diet is.

:bch

[nisser]

I think you've got pretty ambitious goals and that's really an understatement. Restating your goals, you are looking to gain nearly 50 pounds of lean body mass which really, even for someone in the middle of their bodybuilding career, is an incredibly arduous goal.

My recommendation would be to look at your diet and go on a slow n steady cutting regimen. Get down to 10-15% bf and see what you're working with.

[red rocket]

I think you've got pretty ambitious goals and that's really an understatement. Restating your goals, you are looking to gain nearly 50 pounds of lean body mass which really, even for someone in the middle of their bodybuilding career, is an incredibly arduous goal.

My recommendation would be to look at your diet and go on a slow n steady cutting regimen. Get down to 10-15% bf and see what you're working with.

Well put, you really need to see whats underneath to see whats what. I have a good bro who is the same way, weighs 250-260, but wants to hit the stage @ 230+. His bf is easily 20%.

@5'9" if you can make 190-195 shredded, you'll be a monster.

[power1972]

I think you've got pretty ambitious goals and that's really an understatement. Restating your goals, you are looking to gain nearly 50 pounds of lean body mass which really, even for someone in the middle of their bodybuilding career, is an incredibly arduous goal.

My recommendation would be to look at your diet and go on a slow n steady cutting regimen. Get down to 10-15% bf and see what you're working with.

thanx bud i was thinking the same thing. posted the diet i came up with to.

[power1972]

Well put, you really need to see whats underneath to see whats what. I have a good bro who is the same way, weighs 250-260, but wants to hit the stage @ 230+. His bf is easily 20%.

@5'9" if you can make 190-195 shredded, you'll be a monster.

thats what i want. then go from there.

[power1972]

I think you've got pretty ambitious goals and that's really an understatement. Restating your goals, you are looking to gain nearly 50 pounds of lean body mass which really, even for someone in the middle of their bodybuilding career, is an incredibly arduous goal.

My recommendation would be to look at your diet and go on a slow n steady cutting regimen. Get down to 10-15% bf and see what you're working with.

here is the diet i cam up with and posted in the newbie section as well.


MEAL 1
1 CUP OATMEAL (GROND CINAMMON, SPLENDA, IDODIZED SEA SALT)
10 EGG WHITES (ADD FRANK’S HOT SAUCE FOR FLAVOR)
TURKEY BACON 3 SLICES
1 PIECE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
1 TABLESPOON JELLY (LOW SUGAR)


MEAL 2
PROTEIN SHAKE
- 3 SCOOPS WHEY PROTEIN
- ¾ CUP OATS


MEAL 3
2 CANS TUNA
2 WHOLE EGGS
SALAD (LOW FAT RANCH)
MEDIUM SWEET POTATOE


MEAL 4
SAME AS MEAL 2
ALT: AFTER TRAINING ON TRAINING DAYS
PROTEIN SHAKE
- 2 SCOOPS GATORADE
- 3 SCOOPS WHEY PROTEIN
- 2 SCOOPS CREATINE


MEAL 5
½ LB 93% LEAN GROUND BEEF
1 CUP COOKED BROWN RICE
1 CUP COOKED VEG
LITTLE SOY SAUCE FOR FLAVOR


MEAL 6
2 CHX BREASTS (8 TO 12 OZS)
PROTEIN SHAKE
- 3 SCOOPS WHEY PROTEIN
2 TABLESPOONS OF NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER

[red rocket]

Doesnt look tooooo bad.

IMO meal 1 is a little heavy,
Meal 6 either the chicken or whey. both together is about 150+g of protein.

[maximus14]

i agree with rr, id say drop the bread and jelly from the first meal youve got 1 cup oatmeal which is about 60-70 grams carbs, you dont really need the extra 24g from the bread, other than that it doesnt look bad, the last meal id just drink the shake before bed instead of with the chicken

[power1972]

i agree with rr, id say drop the bread and jelly from the first meal youve got 1 cup oatmeal which is about 60-70 grams carbs, you dont really need the extra 24g from the bread, other than that it doesnt look bad, the last meal id just drink the shake before bed instead of with the chicken

MEAL 1
1 CUP OATMEAL (GROND CINAMMON, SPLENDA, IDODIZED SEA SALT)
10 EGG WHITES (ADD FRANK’S HOT SAUCE FOR FLAVOR)
TURKEY BACON 3 SLICES
1 GLASS OF JUICE OR MILK


MEAL 2
2 CHX BREASTS
PROTEIN SHAKE
- 3 SCOOPS WHEY PROTEIN
- ¾ CUP OATS


MEAL 3
2 CANS TUNA
2 WHOLE EGGS
SALAD (LOW FAT RANCH)
MEDIUM SWEET POTATOE


MEAL 4
SAME AS MEAL 2
ALT: AFTER TRAINING ON TRAINING DAYS
PROTEIN SHAKE
- 2 SCOOPS GATORADE
- 3 SCOOPS WHEY PROTEIN
- 2 SCOOPS CREATINE


MEAL 5
½ LB 93% LEAN GROUND BEEF
1 CUP COOKED BROWN RICE
1 CUP COOKED VEG
LITTLE SOY SAUCE FOR FLAVOR


MEAL 6
PROTEIN SHAKE
- 3 SCOOPS WHEY PROTEIN
2 TABLESPOONS OF NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER


thanx for the heads up. made changes.

[red rocket]

Ya but now Meal 2 is way over. You can eat it, but it'll mostly go to waste.

[power1972]

What would you suggest for meal 2

[maximus14]

2 chicken breasts like you have and a sweet potatoe or the 3/4 cup oats you have down

[maximus14]

also maybe throw in some veggies if you have a big appetite, ttry sticking to greens or throw in a small spinach salad with some evoo and vinegar, diet is my favourite part as you can be creative, things dont have to be bland to be good for you ;)

[red rocket]

Well put max, salads and greens are a great way to fill the void. Atleast mentally anyway.