Size of gains?

[mrwright]

hey all, just wondering if i'm doing a 3 day a week, bicep/back/forearms/abs, chest/triceps/abs, legs/shoulders/abs
working out hard, always making sure im struggling on the last few reps etc

Eating reasonably well along with protein and creatine supplements, what what kind of size gains should i be expecting within say a month, 2 months, 6 months etc

And i know everyone gains differently etc, just looking for a rough guide, an average if you like.

thanks

[mcgav77]

getting ripped is 90% diet, bulking can take years of 100% dedication .
it really depends on what u want, try to set realistic goals and try different routines to see what works best for u.

[Deviation]

So many factors come into play. Diet is a big part.

If that's your pic, You seem to be a pretty lean guy. What's your current height & weight? How many calories are you eating each day?

I doubt anyone can give you a realistic idea. But maybe we can make sure you're on the right track. What's your routine? Share it and paste a link.

[mrwright]

So many factors come into play. Diet is a big part.

If that's your pic, You seem to be a pretty lean guy. What's your current height & weight? How many calories are you eating each day?

I doubt anyone can give you a realistic idea. But maybe we can make sure you're on the right track. What's your routine? Share it and paste a link.


I'm 6 foot, and 82.9 KG, the pic is more of me tensed/where i want to be

And i'm eating probably just over the recommended 2500

And doing the basic JEfit workout

Tues - back/biceps/forearms
widegrip lat pull down
barbell curl
ab crunch machine
incline dumbell curl
alternate hammer curl
close grip front lat pulldown
palms up dumbell wrist curl

thurs - chest/triceps
bench press
incline bench press
Dip
machine fly
lying tricep extensions
tricep pushdowns - rope

sun - legs/shoulders/abs
leg press
abs
leg curls
abs
barbell shoulder press
dumbell shoulder press
dumbell lat raise
dumbell shrug
widegrip pulldown behind the neck


All with 3 sets, aiming for atleast 8 reps when i get to 9/10 reps start with a slightly bigger weight

[tjwood]

"the recommended 2500" calories (that they put on food labeling) is for the average middle-aged bloke who drives to work and sit in an office all day. There's loads of calculators online that will work out a slightly better estimate based on your age, weight, height and activity levels (e.g. http://nutritiondata.self.com/tools/calories-burned).

[Deviation]

"the recommended 2500" calories (that they put on food labeling) is for the average middle-aged bloke who drives to work and sit in an office all day.
LOL

You need your BMR plus exercise calories. Usually 3-500 more.

[mrwright]

Yea i have myfitnesspal an sorted it out through that so gnna make sure i get as much as that says based on what i do that was jus to let yo know i get atleast that much normally alot more

[Deviation]

Yea i have myfitnesspal an sorted it out through that so gnna make sure i get as much as that says based on what i do that was jus to let yo know i get atleast that much normally alot more
What did MFP suggest? I use it as well and found it to be on the low side.