Jonb3750CC's Notizen, 20 Jul 23

Going for a bulk? If you are gaining 2-3lbs each week, it is probably water retention. 4100 calories isn't that much if you are training hard. Also, you will only be gaining about 0.5lbs of lean mass each week if you are lucky. I would shoot for 1lb total weekly gain at the most. 

Ya I figure it's alot of water retention with the amount of carbs I'm eating. You think I should up my caloric intake then? Or should I continue to take in 4100? I am a quick gainer so I add weight really fast. My biggest was 220 at 5'9" body fat % at that time was higher at like 18% but I figure I'm around that now as well. I'll bring in more calories if you think I should. Maybe add like 300 or 400 more daily each week until I'm at 5000. That way I can adjust better. 

Ok, in that case, you might be able to do 2lbs/week. If you previously had a lot more lean mass, you can regrow that at a much faster rate. Keep it at 4100 until you stop gaining at the same rate. I'm a hard gainer and need a lot of calories. 4100 barely puts on a pound each week for me. Take pics/measurements and track strength on lifts to ensure you are gaining muscle as well.  

I downloaded an app for my weight training, I usually create my own strength programs but I'm not trying for strength right now. I'm more focusing on hypertrophy....doing some FST and volume training. I have been keeping a close eye on all my numbers because I've only been back in the gym for about 4 weeks. I took a over two years off...Had to take care of some small injuries and different things in my life, but now I'm back and it feels great. Thanks for the advice...