So I want to do a clean bulk in 2012. Emphasis is on CLEAN, so got to go slow.
I am currently about 139lbs at about 11% BF. I want to gain 7-8 lbs of muscle without ANY fat gain, so hopefully I can end up at 147-148lbs while at 10% BF or less.
I am thinking of a push/pull/legs/upperbody 4 day split. I will be doing 1 hour of fasted cardio 5-6 days a week. Generally 3-4 sets, 8-10 reps per set.
On the nutrition side, I am thinking of running a 250 Kcal calorie surplus on workout days and maintenance on rest days. Macros will be 40/40/20 C/P/F.
I have concerns. Is the cardio plan good? As I get older keeping fat off while gaining muscle is definitely harder. I don't want to overdo the calorie surplus and gain fat. Basically need to walk the thin line between gaining muscle and fat, and not gaining anything at all.
Note I am natty and no plans to change. Also not taking any supps other than caffeine.
I know my goals are different from most on this board but opinions and advice welcome. Looking for any must-dos and do-not-dos based on your experience. I thought about doing a round of UD2.0 but my current work schedule does not allow for it.
As I mentioned, time is not critical. I have all the time in the world - don't want to rush it and end up gaining fat.
I am currently about 139lbs at about 11% BF. I want to gain 7-8 lbs of muscle without ANY fat gain, so hopefully I can end up at 147-148lbs while at 10% BF or less.
I am thinking of a push/pull/legs/upperbody 4 day split. I will be doing 1 hour of fasted cardio 5-6 days a week. Generally 3-4 sets, 8-10 reps per set.
On the nutrition side, I am thinking of running a 250 Kcal calorie surplus on workout days and maintenance on rest days. Macros will be 40/40/20 C/P/F.
I have concerns. Is the cardio plan good? As I get older keeping fat off while gaining muscle is definitely harder. I don't want to overdo the calorie surplus and gain fat. Basically need to walk the thin line between gaining muscle and fat, and not gaining anything at all.
Note I am natty and no plans to change. Also not taking any supps other than caffeine.
I know my goals are different from most on this board but opinions and advice welcome. Looking for any must-dos and do-not-dos based on your experience. I thought about doing a round of UD2.0 but my current work schedule does not allow for it.
As I mentioned, time is not critical. I have all the time in the world - don't want to rush it and end up gaining fat.
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