Bulkin Season in This "HOUSE"

[The House]

Yo bro I am bulkin up this offseason and the only thing that might stop me is my Skin if it is lucky....

[The House]

With a new year comes new growth. I am kickin my bulk up to a new level this offseaon. I started to consume mass amounts of good quality food and my growth is going out of my skin... six big meals per day is what i am doing right now. Three solid and three shakes. but the shakes i use are shakes that might just kick you right i the teeth. mass shakes. my shake of choice right now is... if you can take it all down bro you are on the right track. two scoops of real gains one scoop of whey, three scoops of the old pb and 1/2 cup of oats. all mixed up and served with a mint on the side, well the mint was a joke but it would be nice.

[The House]

If you have any question or want to input me with some good ideas on some good bulkin food just hit me up... later the House

[D-Bomb]

Hey House, bro no doubt your chowing some major food. do you keep count of the numbers? proteins/carbs etc calories?

D-Bomb

[The House]

Bro I go 2grams of protein per pound of bodyweight, and 2.5-3 grams of carbs per pound of bodyweight. so 550 pro and 825 for carbs right now...
the House

[rcrott1]

One of the hardest parts for me is putting on any sort of mass....no matter how much protein i take in per day. my metabolism is such that it will burn it off pretty quickly. right now i am eating chicken, rice, eggs, and meats 7 or 8 times per day and doing 4 protein shakes as well mixed with milk instead of water to help the protein stick better.

[determined]

Key to mass is what you put in your mouth. Don't be afraid to eat.
Trust me its good for you.

[rcrott1]

Trust me, i eat anything that is put in front of me as far as food is concerned.

[Murrdawg]

House, whats up man? Im bulking right now too. Gotta pack on the lbs in the winter! Couple of quick questions....
Could you maybe list what foods you stick to on your bulk?
Are doing a clean bulk, or a "see food" kinda diet?
How much fat do you think is ok to put on during a bulk?
Thanks for the help in advance bro, just trying to get my bulk going in the right direction. I wanna put on as much muscle as I can this winter.

[Freakshow]

Key to mass is what you put in your mouth. Don't be afraid to eat.
Trust me its good for you.

Real good advice

[D-Bomb]

that works out to 5500 cals...good eating house good eating.

[Punisher]

hey bro how big are ur calves at ur present weight??!!

[Frank_The_Tank]

My lower body is really overpowering my upper body.

I squat heavy 3 sets of 5 three times a week adding weight to the bar everyworkout. Do you think lighter 20 rep squats or even hack squats would stop my glutes from growing and really cut up my quads?
I'm planning on competing this summer for the first time. But before I step on stage, I already know I need to bring my upperbody up to par with my legs.

Any suggestions?

[The House]

One of the hardest parts for me is putting on any sort of mass....no matter how much protein i take in per day. my metabolism is such that it will burn it off pretty quickly. right now i am eating chicken, rice, eggs, and meats 7 or 8 times per day and doing 4 protein shakes as well mixed with milk instead of water to help the protein stick better.

try adding some pb with your shakes and throw in some red meat that always helps me put some mass on.. good luck bro

[The House]

House, whats up man? Im bulking right now too. Gotta pack on the lbs in the winter! Couple of quick questions....
Could you maybe list what foods you stick to on your bulk?
Are doing a clean bulk, or a "see food" kinda diet?
How much fat do you think is ok to put on during a bulk?
Thanks for the help in advance bro, just trying to get my bulk going in the right direction. I wanna put on as much muscle as I can this winter.

bro i am clean right now 6 days a week then i eat what ever i get on my paws on one day a week. on clean days i eat fish, beef, chicken and whey shakes and for carbs rice ond oats for the most part...

[The House]

hey bro how big are ur calves at ur present weight??!!

23 inches right now.... and maxed out bro

[The House]

My lower body is really overpowering my upper body.

I squat heavy 3 sets of 5 three times a week adding weight to the bar everyworkout. Do you think lighter 20 rep squats or even hack squats would stop my glutes from growing and really cut up my quads?
I'm planning on competing this summer for the first time. But before I step on stage, I already know I need to bring my upperbody up to par with my legs.

Any suggestions?

try some front squats one the weight is lighter and hits quads harder, and i think training legs once a week is enough if you hit it hard on that day... aslo hit the reps around 8-12 and you should see better results... good luck on the show keep me posted bro

[Freak]

23 inches right now.... and maxed out bro

Damn brother, those are some big fucking cows...

[Punisher]

23 inches right now.... and maxed out bro

LOL that is crazinesss looking foward to seein you at the arnold bro

[Overcome]

My lower body is really overpowering my upper body.

I squat heavy 3 sets of 5 three times a week adding weight to the bar everyworkout. Do you think lighter 20 rep squats or even hack squats would stop my glutes from growing and really cut up my quads?
I'm planning on competing this summer for the first time. But before I step on stage, I already know I need to bring my upperbody up to par with my legs.

Any suggestions?

I agree with house. hit the front squats hard at a lighter weight. Something challenging, but also a weight where you can hit 8-12 reps 5-6 sets. I was having the same problem as you, and this diced mine up nicely. Also keep it once maybe twice a week on legs, 3 times is too much bro. Good luck on the show

[The House]

yes they are big and i can not wait to hit them up thursday in the gym hell they might be 24 by the arnold LOL.......

[The House]

i changed to brown rice because i have been eating white rice for awhile i will do this for a few weeks and then change back. the brown burns slower so it will stay with me longer... tip of the day make sure you dirink that good old water when training hard and eating right.. it will help you push out all the waste and keep the body going strong... later the house

[ransom.holland]

One of the hardest parts for me is putting on any sort of mass....no matter how much protein i take in per day. my metabolism is such that it will burn it off pretty quickly. right now i am eating chicken, rice, eggs, and meats 7 or 8 times per day and doing 4 protein shakes as well mixed with milk instead of water to help the protein stick better.

Trust me, i eat anything that is put in front of me as far as food is concerned.


I hear this alot, there is alot wrong with this.
1. Your body can't store protein as a energy source. So, if your eatting huge amounts of tuna in a can with a small salad. Your not going any where.
2. If you did eat anything that is in front of you then, you wouldn't have a problem to begin with.
I'm not the biggest guy in the gym, I've been 120 and am currently 170 at a height of 65". The best thing you can do is to increase EVERYTHING. Here is something for you,... do you remember in school looking at the food pyramid with the recommended servings of what you should eat on a 2,000 cal per day average? Multiply that whole pyramid by 3 (and keep in mind to keep your protein at 1.5-2.0 times your bodyweight). I promise you'll begin putting on mass, and if your doing cardio,... STOP.
It's much easier to stop running then it is to add another 1500 cal to your already 6,000 cals a day.

[rcrott1]

I havent done cardio in a long time, but right now what sucks is i have to start training for a race that is coming up in march in chicago. so for right now what i think i am going to do is cut down a little, get back to my military running time of 5 minutes. I am going to keep trying to get more mass, but lean mass til after the race. i LOVE peanut butter too..I wake up at 3am every night specifically to have a peanut butter sandwich.

[The House]

when i am tryin to gain weight i dont do cardio unless i start to gain to fast and then i add some just to slow me down and become level at that weight... so my skin can catch up true bro true... i think this is good for me because in the long run it makes me eat more food so when i stop to gain fast again i will be eatin more...

later the house.

[Wasteland]

i changed to brown rice because i have been eating white rice for awhile i will do this for a few weeks and then change back. the brown burns slower so it will stay with me longer... tip of the day make sure you dirink that good old water when training hard and eating right.. it will help you push out all the waste and keep the body going strong... later the house

In your experience, do you find that brown rice sits in your gut longer than white?

[The House]

In your experience, do you find that brown rice sits in your gut longer than white?
bro it takes longer to digest so i would say yes, i dont like it as well as white rice but hell it work and changes the diet up for some change and will add shock value when you add the white rice back in..

[The House]

bro dont be afraid of eatin fat in your diet to cut up or gain. you need some fat to burn fat. if the body does not take in enough fat then you will store it........................ stored fat is energy to burn,, burn baby burn..

[The House]

bro yesterday was a day off the diet and i went over the deep end...

-6 eggs 1 cup oats three pancakes loaded with fruit toppin
-one frozen pizza(large) with a real gains shake
- two chicken breast with 2cups rice with milk
- fish with green peppers fried with rice
-real gains shake with two pb& j's
-snack before bed beef with peppers and A1

[Hellreaver]

Just gotta stop by to give mad props, bro. Your articles were the first ones that really opened my eyes to bulking, and dispelled my fears about eating big. Your words inspired me a lot and helped me stop being afraid to eat a whole lotta food. Thanks for helping me realize that to get big, you gotta eat big! Oh, and I tried the PB in my shakes.....fuck yeah! That is so good and thickens it up real nice. Gotta love it. Peace out.

[The House]

If you are what you eat then i am a chicken today since i am bulkin i decided to get three whole baked chickens from the local food deli. i ate each chicken with one cup of rice today for three of my meals bro it was great.....but i dont think i am going to eat chicken tomorrow bro just more eggs form the chicken... I dont know if that is better or not...

[The House]

start to train for contests soon in about 6 weeks i start.... so i am enjoying the massive eatin right now... time goes by fast dont wait or it will be tomorrow and you will be in the same place... get better eachday...bro

[The House]

i had fish today... does anyone have a good way to fix fish and what types of fish do you like the best.. i have been eatin tuna and talapia.. which i like so far....

[D-Bomb]

yo try hake thats pretty good House.

[Big Jawn]

If you've got the $ atlantic salmon is the way to go, none of that pacific shit. Best fish I've ever had was salmon cooked/smoked on a cedar plank over a campfire, marinated in maple syrup and black rum.

[xb24]

all this talk of food; im going to get my fork!

[The House]

I am going to get my shovel bro....

[D-Bomb]

keep believing in yourself House, your going to be breaking down walls man! keep on crushing the iron.

[The House]

count down to contest diet is three weeks away..bro..

[The House]

today i ate all my meals clean but i decided to throw some fuel on the fire so i ate a large pizza for my 5th meal and it was great..

[G Diesel]

Keep packin away those good calories House... You the man ya big freak. Peace, G

[The House]

i added animal flex because i have been lifting heavy and my weight is going up. when my weight goes up my joints start to hurt.....

[The House]

today i added more fat in the diet i ate three beef meals at 12oz each meal..
beef is great LOL

[SLEDGE]

today i added more fat in the diet i ate three beef meals at 12oz each meal..
beef is great LOL

Amen brother...there is nothing like a good steak to add serious size. Then again we've had the steak sandwich conversation before.

i added animal flex because i have been lifting heavy and my weight is going up. when my weight goes up my joints start to hurt.....

Good idea. I have the same issues. I'm at just under 300 lbs right now, up from 240 this time last year, and my joints are feeling the strain. I played hoops last night...G should like that...and I'm paying the price today. I'll be following suit with the animal flex. Keep up the great work bro.

[G Diesel]

I played hoops last night...G should like that...and I'm paying the price today.

It ain't easy to get all of that manhood moving quickly. Haha. Peace, G

[SLEDGE]

It ain't easy to get all of that manhood moving quickly. Haha. Peace, G

Got that right G! Stoppin' insn't so easy either brother. For some odd reason when I'd make a power move to the basket...people just got out of the way!

[G Diesel]

Got that right G! Stoppin' insn't so easy either brother. For some odd reason when I'd make a power move to the basket...people just got out of the way!

Exactly man... More like... BOOM, I go by them, they hustle back to hack me viciously as I'm laying the ball in as if they weren't there and then they are the ones laid out on the floor. And one... Peace, G

[D-Bomb]

damn, finally getting my calves moving up in size just a bit but its going to be a long haul before im anywhere near "diamond cut calves".
House did you ever prioritize bodyparts and not work certain bodyparts for a couple weeks? for example leave arms out and instead work on chest/back etc?

[The House]

damn, finally getting my calves moving up in size just a bit but its going to be a long haul before im anywhere near "diamond cut calves".
House did you ever prioritize bodyparts and not work certain bodyparts for a couple weeks? for example leave arms out and instead work on chest/back etc?

I never leave parts out but i do hit things twice a week from time to time, on weaker body parts. weaker meaning needing to catch up to other body parts.. i was hitting chest twice a week becuse it needs to catch up. i would do a chest day and then hit chest again after my shoulder workout light, just to stimulate it again... I think you should never leave parts out they will get soft if you dont hit them...

[xb24]

shit bro sounds like you only got a couple more weeks of good eating until its contest diet. Enjoy it brother!

[D-Bomb]

thanks for advice HOUSE, my chest also sucks maybe i should add a double session for chest. props!

["6"]

Yo House, I'm in a middle of a mass phase as well. What's in your stack(other than the Pak of course) during this bulking phase if you don't mind me askin.

[The House]

Yo House, I'm in a middle of a mass phase as well. What's in your stack(other than the Pak of course) during this bulking phase if you don't mind me askin.

well i have been hittin the N1-t it is working great, pump pre workout and i am big on the ZMA pro.. also throw down some real gains to add some good cals during the day....

[Angst]

Hey House, what do you take to keep your test. level high when dieting for a contest? I'm at 10 weeks out right now and want to give Animal Cuts a try, when's the best time to start taking it? Thanks House

[Cyrus The Virus]

Hey House, Just wanted to know if you are still taking Animal Flex and how you like it?

[The House]

Hey House, Just wanted to know if you are still taking Animal Flex and how you like it?

bro i am still throwing down the flex it works great i dont get the joint pain with it....

[kyderz]

i had fish today... does anyone have a good way to fix fish and what types of fish do you like the best.. i have been eatin tuna and talapia.. which i like so far....


i also eat talapia and tuna. talapia is great...i have a microwavable dish i can cook it all the way through in. throw some mrs dash on it.

http://mrsdash.com/MDProducts/products_sb_garlic_herb.cfm

and for tuna, i just started doing this. i USED to mix mayo w/ it, but it wasnt cutting it. so ill add some vegetable oil to the straight tuna. goes down nice and easy w/ some water.

im also on a bulk, im at 230 right now. been eating lots of beef, rice, oats, eggs, potatoes,drinking lots of milk, and hittin up carl's jr. a few times too.

so thats my game plan. im a rookie, so im still kinda finding out how my body responds to this food. its amazing though.

by the way, i really recommend getting some mrs. dash. ANY grocery store should carry it.

later bro.
--Kyle

[kyderz]

http://mrsdash.com/MDProducts/products_sb_lemon_pepper.cfm

another great one.

[darkside64]

obviously you have great fucking genetics. What are some exercises you do besides the ole standing calf raise, seated calf raise and the calf leg press? My calfs are about 16.5 inches however my arms are also like 18 inches. I need help

yes they are big and i can not wait to hit them up thursday in the gym hell they might be 24 by the arnold LOL.......

[The House]

obviously you have great fucking genetics. What are some exercises you do besides the ole standing calf raise, seated calf raise and the calf leg press? My calfs are about 16.5 inches however my arms are also like 18 inches. I need help

Bro i wish i could give ya a magic exercise that will help, but i think if you are doing thoses three exercises then you are doing what is right bro.. my calves grow the best with high reps,, not low reps like other body parts,,... time bro time stick to it and they will grow bro

[The House]

Yo i went off the boat for the big game i had two pizzas and 5 lbs of wing that night... just tryin to get it all in before the start of cut phase..

[RedLine]

I've never tried a bulk before, because well to be honest I used to be a real fatass haha. I've lost a lot of the fat, and now I want to attempt to gain weight back, but in the form of muscle of course. Here's basically what i consume in a day. If I'm doing it wrong or if I need to change something about it, please hit me up with some feedback.

Morning
6:30- Bowl of oatmeal w/ milk
6:45- 24 gram Whey Protein Shake
7:45- Crystal Light Orange Juice (no calories, or carbs)
8:50- Natural Peanut Butter Sandwich on Wheat
10:30- 24 gram Whey Protein Shake
10:35- Natural Peanut Butter Sandwich on Wheat, Pineapple Fruit Cup, Fat Free Yogurt, Small Bag of Sun Chips

Afternoon
12:30- Low Fat Chewy Bar
2:30- Thermogenic Supplement, Nitric Oxide Supplement
4:30- Protein Shake: 1 scoop of protein, 1 cup of 2% milk, 2 teaspoons of Natural Peanut Butter, 1 teaspoon of Creatine Monohydrate

Evening
6:30- Chicken, Beef, or Turkey with rice/pasta/beans
9:30- 32 gram Protein Shake

[The House]

I've never tried a bulk before, because well to be honest I used to be a real fatass haha. I've lost a lot of the fat, and now I want to attempt to gain weight back, but in the form of muscle of course. Here's basically what i consume in a day. If I'm doing it wrong or if I need to change something about it, please hit me up with some feedback.

Morning
6:30- Bowl of oatmeal w/ milk
6:45- 24 gram Whey Protein Shake
7:45- Crystal Light Orange Juice (no calories, or carbs)
8:50- Natural Peanut Butter Sandwich on Wheat
10:30- 24 gram Whey Protein Shake
10:35- Natural Peanut Butter Sandwich on Wheat, Pineapple Fruit Cup, Fat Free Yogurt, Small Bag of Sun Chips

Afternoon
12:30- Low Fat Chewy Bar
2:30- Thermogenic Supplement, Nitric Oxide Supplement
4:30- Protein Shake: 1 scoop of protein, 1 cup of 2% milk, 2 teaspoons of Natural Peanut Butter, 1 teaspoon of Creatine Monohydrate

Evening
6:30- Chicken, Beef, or Turkey with rice/pasta/beans
9:30- 32 gram Protein Shake

I like to eat more solid meals when bulkin... 3 solid with three shakes.. i have my best gains when i throw in real gains shakes, instead of just whey shakes... hit me with some food you like and do a solid meal then shake then solid then, shake, then solid then shake.... in the solid meals good protien and good carbs... any meat and carbs...

[G Diesel]

Yo i went off the boat for the big game i had two pizzas and 5 lbs of wing that night... just tryin to get it all in before the start of cut phase..

Nice House... I had shrimp, mussels, pot roast w/ carrots and potatoes and cupcakes. A liitle bit too clean for Super Bowl Sunday (other than the cupcakes). You did it right bro. Peace, G

[RedLine]

I like to eat more solid meals when bulkin... 3 solid with three shakes.. i have my best gains when i throw in real gains shakes, instead of just whey shakes... hit me with some food you like and do a solid meal then shake then solid then, shake, then solid then shake.... in the solid meals good protien and good carbs... any meat and carbs...

its kinda hard to eat more solid foods during the day because im in school from 7:15 AM to 2:15 PM...and i can just bring the powder to school and make a shake between class change

[The House]

its kinda hard to eat more solid foods during the day because im in school from 7:15 AM to 2:15 PM...and i can just bring the powder to school and make a shake between class change

bro it can be hard to diet and go to school.. here is a simple program to follow...
times can change just split it up the same way...
6:00 MEAL 1 solid food (before school)
9:00 meal 2 shake (Between classes)
12:00 meal 3 soild food (lunch time)
3:00 meal 4 shake (after school)
6:00 meal 5 solid food (at home)
9:00 meal 6 shake ( before you hit the sack)

times can change just split it up even..... also bro what time do you train and when is your lunch at school bro let me know so i can change it for ya... hit me back bro...

[Toni69]

count down to contest diet is three weeks away..bro..

I start March 1st. and I am dreading the diet but also looking foward to it. I think I have been spoiled all this time being off a diet. This is the longest I have ever been off a diet; my last show was Oct.15th. Is it harder for you to adjust to the whole "diet regimen" the first few weeks of starting or when your closer to showtime?

The first 2 weeks are ok for me, its in the middle of dieting that I start getting all nuts in my head. Than about 3 weeks out, I start getting nervous and anxious and really hungry!

good luck to you...you Rock!

[RedLine]

bro it can be hard to diet and go to school.. here is a simple program to follow...
times can change just split it up the same way...
6:00 MEAL 1 solid food (before school)
9:00 meal 2 shake (Between classes)
12:00 meal 3 soild food (lunch time)
3:00 meal 4 shake (after school)
6:00 meal 5 solid food (at home)
9:00 meal 6 shake ( before you hit the sack)

times can change just split it up even..... also bro what time do you train and when is your lunch at school bro let me know so i can change it for ya... hit me back bro...

i have lunch at 10:30 everyday, and i lift right after school around 2:45

[The House]

i have lunch at 10:30 everyday, and i lift right after school around 2:45

6:00 MEAL 1 solid food (before school)
8:00 meal 2 shake (Between classes)
10:30 meal 3 soild food (lunch time)
1:30 meal 4 shake (at school)
4:45 meal 5 shake after workout (at home)
8:30 meal 6 solid food ( before you hit the sack)

try that out bro....

[The House]

I start March 1st. and I am dreading the diet but also looking foward to it. I think I have been spoiled all this time being off a diet. This is the longest I have ever been off a diet; my last show was Oct.15th. Is it harder for you to adjust to the whole "diet regimen" the first few weeks of starting or when your closer to showtime?

The first 2 weeks are ok for me, its in the middle of dieting that I start getting all nuts in my head. Than about 3 weeks out, I start getting nervous and anxious and really hungry!

good luck to you...you Rock!

my day is very soon also i can not wait... all the cardio and tuna i love it...

[The House]

i start the contest diet sunday bro.... time is short where is the pizza at my last meal..... time to eat and eat

[D-Bomb]

woah competition time already damn good luck House.

[Cyrus The Virus]

Good luck to ya, I am sure you will do good.

[Reacher34]

hey big guy, Im a little behind, what show are you doing? Good luck man, you know you got a lotta guys in your corner, we're all rooting for ya.

[SLEDGE]

i start the contest diet sunday bro.... time is short where is the pizza at my last meal..... time to eat and eat


Steak and eggs for breakfast with loads of hash browns

2 steak sandwiches for lunch

A whole pizza for dinner

That is the way to end a bulk cycle!!!

[Korg]

Hey bros

We all know that rice is one of the bodybuilders best friends. Shit i can throw back half a kilo (1.1lbs) a day. I chow it straight up - microwave it water (no salt) then I take it down. But have you guys ever heard of brown basmati rice. That shit tastes like wood. But its really awesome. Its got the lowest G.I out of all rice groups. Give it a try. If you can keep it down

[SLEDGE]

Hey bros

We all know that rice is one of the bodybuilders best friends. Shit i can throw back half a kilo (1.1lbs) a day. I chow it straight up - microwave it water (no salt) then I take it down. But have you guys ever heard of brown basmati rice. That shit tastes like wood. But its really awesome. Its got the lowest G.I out of all rice groups. Give it a try. If you can keep it down

I like that type of brown rice bro, but I don't eat it strait.

Hint.

Boil it with a couple tablespoons of olive oil.
Mix it with some lean ground chuck, diced peppers and onions, and soy sauce.

Sorry to talk about eating lots of rice right before you cut HOUSE!

[The House]

I like that type of brown rice bro, but I don't eat it strait.

Hint.

Boil it with a couple tablespoons of olive oil.
Mix it with some lean ground chuck, diced peppers and onions, and soy sauce.

Sorry to talk about eating lots of rice right before you cut HOUSE!
I dream about rice all night, got to be one with the rice. cup after cup of rice for me soon.

[The House]

today is a new season for me the contest diet starts today for the USA's.. training will be the same but cardio will be added and i will eat clean from now to the show.... i will keep ya posted..

[Reacher34]

today is a new season for me the contest diet starts today for the USA's.. training will be the same but cardio will be added and i will eat clean from now to the show.... i will keep ya posted..

And it starts again..... f*ck fourth, go hard bro, we all got your back! Good luck.

[Testpolska]

Best of luck house. Kick some serious ass at the upcoming competition.

[wño]

today is a new season for me the contest diet starts today for the USA's.. training will be the same but cardio will be added and i will eat clean from now to the show.... i will keep ya posted..

man when u are bulking u do abs?

also, some guy told me that if you take a lot of protein acne will appear, is that right?

how can i stop acne ?

[The House]

man when u are bulking u do abs?

also, some guy told me that if you take a lot of protein acne will appear, is that right?

how can i stop acne ?

I do abs just like anyother muscle.. protien never gave me acne, but i ant' no doctor. and i eat lots of protien....

[The House]

21 weeks out this weekend, and i will be at the Arnold classic. It is harder to eat on schedule when at big events.. keep it clean and get my cardio in is my goal for the weekend.. hope to see everyone at the show..

[Testpolska]

Good to hear house. Hopefully you won't be too dailed in by the arnold. I've always been a fan of pros' off season look.

[D-Bomb]

^^ i doubt that brother the house is a freak ^^

[Reacher34]

Saw ya at the expo, House. Lookin solid. Keep workin hard. Oh by the way, those cows are HUUUUUUUUGGEEE!!!!

[Karma]

I dream about rice all night, got to be one with the rice. cup after cup of rice for me soon.
Wish Desire you the best luck on that Big Brotha!!

[The House]

I was glad to see everyone at the expo. you are what make it all happen. diet is going good almost 20 weeks out...

[kyderz]

20 weeks til ownage maybe. out is too simple. especially you house.

[Upstatebuilder07]

How's it going, ive been trying hard and eating large for my offseason gain's untill my birthday this past weekend, where sticking up for my old lady i broke my hand. casted up for 8 weeks, i had 8 weeks of bulking left, should i keep eating and just train legs and abs, or should stop short and start cutting?

I appreciate any input
-down and out in upstate ny

[D-Bomb]

Damn, that is seriously something on the plans to come to the Arnold Classic and Experience the CAGE. but shit ill do anything to come over, if i can get the Bank together ill be there, and ill be the craziest animal fucker around. haha.
House those calves seriously blew me away i know they are huge but damn seeing them in pictures is jaw-numbing kinda stuff. it makes want to destroy weights to one day be respectable enough but damn those calves are MASSIVE...

[D-Bomb]

How's it going, ive been trying hard and eating large for my offseason gain's untill my birthday this past weekend, where sticking up for my old lady i broke my hand. casted up for 8 weeks, i had 8 weeks of bulking left, should i keep eating and just train legs and abs, or should stop short and start cutting?

I appreciate any input
-down and out in upstate ny

bro, i hope it was worth it. anyhow i would keep bulking, gotta keep your muscles/nutrients flowing through the body to repair and retain the muscle you have. and hell maybe you will gain on legs in this time period! best of luck.

[wño]

I was glad to see everyone at the expo. you are what make it all happen. diet is going good almost 20 weeks out...

what do you eat before sleep when u are cutting?... oh by the way stop doing calves or they will be more big than your head. :)

[The House]

before bed i eat fish because it breaks down easy bro, with some oats if i am eating carbs...

[Punisher]

before bed i eat fish because it breaks down easy bro, with some oats if i am eating carbs...


What kinda fish do you eat??

[wño]

before bed i eat fish because it breaks down easy bro, with some oats if i am eating carbs...


thanks, thanks. let us know how are you doing now, u have no posted in a while! ;( my motivation is going down >:|

[The House]

We all have ups and downs in life, highs and lows. sometimes we even question our reasons for doing things. I fight off the bad and bring in the new.

About the fish bro i eat any white fish it is just easy on me...

pictures
Just waneted to let everyone know i have been posting pictures of my progress on my website so check it out and feel free to comment on them i can use the motivation. they are under my blog section... thanks Animal brothers..

www.erikfankhouser.net

[Cyrus The Virus]

Checked out the pictures on your site and must say you look awsome. I still can't belive how big your calves are.

[Toni69]

Ever try orange roughy? Its really nice, (4oz is 80cal, 1g fat and 17g protein). I buy them frozen then defrost. I spray a non-stick pan with butter flavored or olive oil flavored pam..get it hot..and sear both sides of the fish, then reduce heat and cover it for about 4 min till cooked through. It is such a tasty fish..you dont have to add anything else to it. Ever try it before? Do you eat scallops or shrimp when you cut?

[excessive endorphins]

Yo bro I am bulkin up this offseason and the only thing that might stop me is my Skin if it is lucky....
damn bro your a beast.haha id like to be a tad smaller version of u..

230-40 10%bf

[wño]

amazing size bro and cool website,

u need to work in cutting, but i know u are gonna do it great, and i think if u cut a little bit more u will be the winner... cuz your hulk size and definition, are just the perfect combination (in my poor opinion).

have fun.

[musclebeach79]

Orange Roughy is probably my favorite type of fish. I do the same thing sear it in a pan and cover it but i also throw in frozen broccoli tips for my vegetable. I tried the fish on the Forman wost idea ever. Falls apart before its even finished. But i do the same thing House the white fish before bed, when I wake up in the morning I have a damn good amount of energy.

[Malloy1344]

Man I wish i found this site when I started lifting. I had no guidance or knowledge when I got into the game. I'd lift hard and eat 3 times a day maybe, not even thinking about protein intake. After not getting any results, I decided to study. And whats what I did....learned all I could. Eat Eat Eat. Thankfuly I love to eat, so consuming 6-8 meals a day isn't a problem. Diet for today was like this
7am - 5 whole eggs and wheat toast and nonfat milk
9am - 44gram whey shake
11am - 30 gram whey shake(pre-workout)
1pm - Tore the triceps and shoulders apart
2:30pm - grilled chicken wrap
4:30pm - 8oz grilled chicken breast and wheat pasta
6:30pm - 1/4 burger with low fat swiss
10pm - 1/2 extra lean ground beef

Any suggestions or reccomendations to my dieting? Keep in mind all the beef is extra lean. Any tips would be helpful. Thanks brothers.

[Hikeon3]

Man I wish i found this site when I started lifting. I had no guidance or knowledge when I got into the game. I'd lift hard and eat 3 times a day maybe, not even thinking about protein intake. After not getting any results, I decided to study. And whats what I did....learned all I could. Eat Eat Eat. Thankfuly I love to eat, so consuming 6-8 meals a day isn't a problem. Diet for today was like this
7am - 5 whole eggs and wheat toast and nonfat milk
9am - 44gram whey shake
11am - 30 gram whey shake(pre-workout)
1pm - Tore the triceps and shoulders apart
2:30pm - grilled chicken wrap
4:30pm - 8oz grilled chicken breast and wheat pasta
6:30pm - 1/4 burger with low fat swiss
10pm - 1/2 extra lean ground beef

Any suggestions or reccomendations to my dieting? Keep in mind all the beef is extra lean. Any tips would be helpful. Thanks brothers.

What do you weigh in at? If you're 190+, seems like you could eat more. Squeeze in some extra cals here and there and add the best supplement for gains: a gallon of milk each day.

[stumblin54]

Man I wish i found this site when I started lifting. I had no guidance or knowledge when I got into the game. I'd lift hard and eat 3 times a day maybe, not even thinking about protein intake. After not getting any results, I decided to study. And whats what I did....learned all I could. Eat Eat Eat. Thankfuly I love to eat, so consuming 6-8 meals a day isn't a problem. Diet for today was like this
7am - 5 whole eggs and wheat toast and nonfat milk
9am - 44gram whey shake
11am - 30 gram whey shake(pre-workout)
1pm - Tore the triceps and shoulders apart
2:30pm - grilled chicken wrap
4:30pm - 8oz grilled chicken breast and wheat pasta
6:30pm - 1/4 burger with low fat swiss
10pm - 1/2 extra lean ground beef

Any suggestions or reccomendations to my dieting? Keep in mind all the beef is extra lean. Any tips would be helpful. Thanks brothers.

Bulking? Maintaining? State your goals first. If you're bulking, which I assume you are you need to cut the shakes and eat SOLID food. That will pack on the muscle. Where's the red meat, oats, and potatoes?

Stumblin

[Malloy1344]

Bulking? Maintaining? State your goals first. If you're bulking, which I assume you are you need to cut the shakes and eat SOLID food. That will pack on the muscle. Where's the red meat, oats, and potatoes?

Stumblin


The shakes today were just a lack of options, I didn't have any breaks between training sessions and I can't have food on the floor, so I had to improvise. As far as red meat goes, I usually have atlest 2-3 meals of red meat somehow during the day. Oats....I just cant down em...I've tried, they come right back up....I don't know what it is. Ive been stickin with the whole grain pastas and brown rice. Think im gonna ditch Whey for gainers however for the times when I'm at work and can't get to the real food. And yes, I'm trying to bulk. 207lbs right now, put on 7lbs this past month. Thanks for the reply bro.

[stumblin54]

The shakes today were just a lack of options, I didn't have any breaks between training sessions and I can't have food on the floor, so I had to improvise. As far as red meat goes, I usually have atlest 2-3 meals of red meat somehow during the day. Oats....I just cant down em...I've tried, they come right back up....I don't know what it is. Ive been stickin with the whole grain pastas and brown rice. Think im gonna ditch Whey for gainers however for the times when I'm at work and can't get to the real food. And yes, I'm trying to bulk. 207lbs right now, put on 7lbs this past month. Thanks for the reply bro.

Ya bro no problem. And good call replacing the whey with the gainer, that's a must. I don't know what to tell you about the oats though, try splenda with them, or dice em up in the blender before you down 'em and put them in your shakes. They're a lot easier to drink than eat. Peace.

Stumblin

[Malloy1344]

Ya bro no problem. And good call replacing the whey with the gainer, that's a must. I don't know what to tell you about the oats though, try splenda with them, or dice em up in the blender before you down 'em and put them in your shakes. They're a lot easier to drink than eat. Peace.

Stumblin

Thanks bro, I'll defiantely give it a shot. My stomach is usually a rock, but for some reason those oats just fuck me up. I'll try mixing them with the gainer. Any suggestions on flavor of gainer that will go well with the oats?

[stumblin54]

I'm a big vanilla fan with whey or gainers. Tastes like a treat to me, but just try different flavors out because everyone's different. Once you find a good one though it'll be that much easier to down it every day. Peace.

Stumblin

[Testpolska]

Don't knock supplemented intake bro. You can gain off that just as easily as you can gain off solid food. I know of a very large guy that has competed on a national level several times, is on an almost all liquid diet for the off-season and pre-contest.

And god knows if I had to eat all my oats I'd get really pissed. Much easier to drink them.

[Toni69]

Isnt this House's journey here? So many other posts! hmmm...you are all overwelcoming your stay maybe? Just kidding. House! Where are you? How are you? Just checking in to say hey and see how your doing. Your pics are just WoW! I just got my NPC package with my card and your in there, wearing a cape, looking mighty good too.

I know everyone goes on about your calves..maybe your cool with that or not..but dam! the rest of you is mighty impressive. I couldnt get over your hams and quads too...beautiful!

You have an amazing physique overall...

[stumblin54]

Yea I know, I was too lazy to PM. Sorry House.

Stumblin

[Toni69]

I was just kidding...lol

[brandona]

a cape? have to hear the story behind that one...
-B

[Toni69]

yea..he is posing side chest, pg 142, wearing a red cape, smiling all big and cute.

[stumblin54]

Where you at dawg?

Stumblin

[Lowreps]

Yo bro I am bulkin up this offseason and the only thing that might stop me is my Skin if it is lucky....

I want see that skin stretching to Bro

[The House]

yea..he is posing side chest, pg 142, wearing a red cape, smiling all big and cute.

ha ha lol the man of steel

[The House]

fish and more fish,....................

[eblnyc]

looking good! dont forget to get your beauty rest!

[The House]

looking good! dont forget to get your beauty rest!

you only grow when you sleep... i feel a cat nap coming on now, later bro..

[The House]

here is a link to a leg training video that I did for Animalpak on Bodybuilding.com. Check it out and let me know what you think.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/animalvideos9.htm

In Iron

The House

[Toni69]

Ok..first off House..no disrespect at all..but you are gorgeous! Sorry..its a chick thing, I am a chick...and your amazing with a fantastic physique!

Second...your squats are beautiful. I dont dare go that deep with 135 and you have 225+ on there, is that right? I suck at math. Now, thanks to you and Bombshell for that matter, I have it in my head on tues to take my squats down way deeper..just lighter weight of course. So, should I thank you now for the brutal pain I will be in or curse at you later when I am in brutal pain? LOL..I luv ya..your awesome!

Dam Impressive...your legs prove it.

[spartan300]

If you have any question or want to input me with some good ideas on some good bulkin food just hit me up... later the House

House, you are a truly gifted athlete but don't make the same mistake Tom did. This Bulking phase work to lessen upper/lower disparity. I wish you the best my friend!

[Cyrus The Virus]

House, you are making me feel like a wuss because I wear a lifting belt.

[Ricky P]

Awesome form on those squats, knees almost bangin' off the chest, that's pretty legit.

[kyderz]

Hey House. Great work brotha.

Glad to see someone knows how to squat.

Man, in my gym, everyone believes in half-squats.

Makes me strive to hit that parallel shit, and higher weight.

Keep it up.

[The House]

all i know bro is ass to the floor.... and head up... you cant go wrong with that...

[Pokoritel]

Damn guys I am reading how your all stuffing your selves up with pizza, wings, etc... I never really put that to my bulk diet. I try to eat as clean as possible. I think I am going to add all that stuff and see what happens. Peace.

[The House]

Damn guys I am reading how your all stuffing your selves up with pizza, wings, etc... I never really put that to my bulk diet. I try to eat as clean as possible. I think I am going to add all that stuff and see what happens. Peace.

a cal to gain weight is a good cal.. LOL

[The House]

by the way my carbs got cut this week and i am feeling it.. down to four carb meals from six.. and it all started at 8 meals.. damn i guess it is just business...

[focused]

all i know bro is ass to the floor.... and head up... you cant go wrong with that...

yes.....and esp with my new mizuno's (runnin' shoes) i'm hittin lower than when i wore my shox and dear god i just had to throw away some of my jeans. i guess my legs are growing! House....major props and sick fuckin wheels bro!

[Cyrus The Virus]

Watched the video before legs and I know it's not much but I got two more reps than last time. So thanks for posting the video.

[The House]

Watched the video before legs and I know it's not much but I got two more reps than last time. So thanks for posting the video.

u make me want to go squat bro.. well here i go to the gym...

[The House]

brothers i did a guest pose this weekend and it was a blast.. i came out as the hulk look at the pictures on my site under the gallery, and tell me what ya think. i am 13 weeks out and time is flying by... later the house......

here it is www.erikfankhouser.net

[eblnyc]

looking good! keep it going!

[Cyrus The Virus]

sweet pictures house, looking good.

[D-Bomb]

haha awesome bro! damn so you were actually the green giant for a night! ...shit watched that and your squatting video! looking insane House! keep those carbs going down and those veins popping up!

[bigbob82]

I've been squatting and my legs have come up a lot, but so has my ass, I'm wondering if this is due to lack of hamstrings or because squats will make your ass blow up? What are some good exercises or plans for adding on some hammies.

[Chris McCallum]

House that is one kick ass shake i think im gonna try it

[Big Jawn]

Suprisingly good conditioning for 13 weeks out House, looking good.

[The House]

At 11 weeks out i am eating 6 fish meals one egg meal and one shake post workout. that is how it is going for now. all i know is i smell more fish meals in the future....

[stumblin54]

Gotta love that fish bro. Keep on truckin'.

Stumblin

[wño]

At 11 weeks out i am eating 6 fish meals one egg meal and one shake post workout. that is how it is going for now. all i know is i smell more fish meals in the future....

oh my god time not being in this site.... always coming to the best topic :) only to say hi, i have been busy with gym and gym :)

nice erik, looking hardcore now....

by the way, your leg routine is great. my calves are growing and growing wtf 0_0 !!

have a nice day.

wno.

[The House]

oh my god time not being in this site.... always coming to the best topic :) only to say hi, i have been busy with gym and gym :)

nice erik, looking hardcore now....

by the way, your leg routine is great. my calves are growing and growing wtf 0_0 !!

have a nice day.

wno.

nice bro good to see the leg workout is working.. keep moving weight and you will grow.

[The House]

at ten weeks out i cahnged it up a bit i started a carb rotation and added some more fat in my diet to hold me over with the low carb days. i will see how this works out. i also posted my new split under my taining log..

[The House]

i am burning at max now. i can feel the shit melt off.

[wño]

at ten weeks out i cahnged it up a bit i started a carb rotation and added some more fat in my diet to hold me over with the low carb days. i will see how this works out. i also posted my new split under my taining log..

what kind of fat ?

aguacate? :D ? pizza? o,o ?

oh, and, as i see a LOT of changes with calves, can u tell me your trapecious routine? i want a fucking big trapecius but they dont want to grow :'(

[stumblin54]

I'm thinking avocado would be a wiser choice than pizza on this cut.

Stumblin

[The House]

brother i wish it was that easy, just throw in some pizza..... no way. when i say some more fat i mean i eat one more beef meal and with my eggs i eat some yokes with my whites. Pizza does sound good right now... but a pro card sounds better..

[wño]

brother i wish it was that easy, just throw in some pizza..... no way. when i say some more fat i mean i eat one more beef meal and with my eggs i eat some yokes with my whites. Pizza does sound good right now... but a pro card sounds better..

yes pro card sounds GREAT., u know i have gained around 30 pounds in 1 year, i have only 1 year in the gym, and really i have seen a lot lot of changes, a guy told me i have good genetic, and i was cutting a little bit but now, i want to gain some size, im doing 6 meals per day, 3 shakes between 3 meals, the only question i have is...

what kind of carbs do you recomend me to eat in bulking season? o_o? :D ?

i know i know u are tired of this fucking questions... but ..... im just a fan ;D

[The House]

yes pro card sounds GREAT., u know i have gained around 30 pounds in 1 year, i have only 1 year in the gym, and really i have seen a lot lot of changes, a guy told me i have good genetic, and i was cutting a little bit but now, i want to gain some size, im doing 6 meals per day, 3 shakes between 3 meals, the only question i have is...

what kind of carbs do you recomend me to eat in bulking season? o_o? :D ?

i know i know u are tired of this fucking questions... but ..... im just a fan ;D

When i was in the off season this year my carbs were: oats, white rice, potato, sweet potato. i just eat more of them when i gain...

[aznlifter]

Pizza does sound good right now... but a pro card sounds better..
thats an awesome line

[The House]

great sacrifice comes with great rewards....

[Preston]

great sacrifice comes with great rewards....

Gotta give a lot, to get a little. ;)

-Preston[ANIMAL]

[G Diesel]

great sacrifice comes with great rewards....

Exactly right man... Greatness and true triumph only comes after much sacrifice and suffering. Stay on point and on your grind. You're a true warrior bro and you constantly inspire me. Peace, G

[wño]

great sacrifice comes with great rewards....

yep, going with potato and white rice , thanks. =)

[The House]

yep, going with potato and white rice , thanks. =)

good pick bro.... eat one for me..

[The House]

still rollin the same i will change it at 7 weeks out

[BitterNdThenSome]

yo house, throw in some almonds or flax in your shake for extra cal's and omegas, yogurt for good bacteria for the gut, all the extra food will get digested better.

[wño]

tha house ?

are you alive ?

u have not posted in a while >:|