the hardgainer newbie progress

[bentkarnes]

first pic is about 4 monthes ago, the second pic is today.

Again, sorry about the quality, digicam pics coming soon.

[dxiw]

wow very nice improvement - you are very lean keep bulking - I'm curious to see you at 200 :)

[The Celt]

Eeeexcellent...

Go on... tell us how you did it....

[ReturnedFire]

good gains dude!

the "after 1 year" pic should be excellent :D

[Allenronm]

excellent!

[Alke]

awesome work man, keep it up! looks like your dialed into a good bulk

[JTyrell710]

good work
How tall are ya bro?
I'm right with ya; hardgaining newbie
4 months ago i was at 152, now at 167- you're a better bulker than I but it's good to be able to relate/compare to someone

[bentkarnes]

good work
How tall are ya bro?
I'm right with ya; hardgaining newbie
4 months ago i was at 152, now at 167- you're a better bulker than I but it's good to be able to relate/compare to someone

Im about 6 foot 2ish, close to 3. Yeah I had a huge newbie gain of about 20lbs, then it suddenly halted, I have to get back on track because the old diet just doesnt cut it anymore, and since I increased my workout days from 3 to 5 I am acctually losing weight slowly. Strange, most people love bulking, but I find it hard to stuff my face all day.

[Max-Mex]

Life is to short to be skinny.

Nice progress. Everything looking bigger.

Now for the real question: how bout dem wheels?

[bentkarnes]

Life is to short to be skinny.

Nice progress. Everything looking bigger.

Now for the real question: how bout dem wheels?

The legs are taking thier sweet ass time gettin bigger. They've gotten stronger, but not much bigger, when I see some real progress in them I'll post a pic

[Allyrulez]

Youre putting on almost 5lbs a month!!!! Thats really good i thought, im killing myself at the gym and only putting on 4lbs if im lucky... Good work , you look real buff in the 2nd pic

[bentkarnes]

I should also add when I first started bulking I quit smoking, so naturally my appetite grew enormously, which most people pack on unwanted pounds after they quit, but my gain was all wanted. But I kinda started up again, screwing everything up for me FU<K!!!

[CraigVA286]

Just smoke green, youll be hungrier and healthier :D


Cigarettes = puke

[bentkarnes]

Just smoke green, youll be hungrier and healthier :D


Cigarettes = puke

hahaha, done and done

[ianack4life]

good work
How tall are ya bro?
I'm right with ya; hardgaining newbie
4 months ago i was at 152, now at 167- you're a better bulker than I but it's good to be able to relate/compare to someone


Christ, i wish i was half as good as either of you.

[VasDeferens]

I dont think you are a hardgainer.

[bentkarnes]

I recently got the best compliment on my progress. A ex-girlfriend stopped by and we went in the hot tub, and she was amazed with the transformation from when we were dating to now, long story short, I got laid because of muscles, and man is that motivation....

[Allenronm]

hahahaha

great story!

[Beast]

You got laid at your age? You sly dog, you. ;)

[oldDurst]

Looking good!
What kind of routine are you using?

[bentkarnes]

You got laid at your age? You sly dog, you. ;)

what else are you suppose to be doing when your 20? :alcoholic :hump:

[bentkarnes]

Looking good!
What kind of routine are you using?

Thx, I just use WBB1 , Ive actually been using it for a long time now, since November, might be time to move on. Need more equipment if I change my routine tho, I workout at home.

[Max-Mex]

WBB #2. Nuf said.

[bentkarnes]

WBB #2. Nuf said.

WBB Routine II

Day 1: Chest and Back

Dumbbell Incline Press 2x9-11
Close Grip Chins 2x9-11 *** cant do these need to by that doorway bar I think
Flat Dumbbell Flies 2x9-11
Wide Grip Pull Downs or Deadlifts 2x9-11
Decline Barbell Bench Press 2x9-11 *** cant do decline, only incline.
Seated Cable Row or T-Bar Rows 2x9-11 *** rowing machine in my appartment gym, I guess during my work out session I can run down there and do a few sets

Rest Day

Day 2: Legs

Squats 1x20
Leg Press 1x20 *** cant do
Leg Extensions 1x15
Hamstring Curl 2x9
Seated/Standing Calf Raises 2x25
(Do one of set of each)

Rest Day

Day 3: Biceps, Triceps, and Shoulders

Seated Dumbbell Press, Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raises, Front Dumbbell Raises
2-3x6 (supersetted) *** whats supersetted mean?
Incline or Decline Skull Crushers 2x9-11 *** cant find skull crushers, what is this exercise?
Incline Dumbbell Curls 2x9-11
Dips 2x9-11 *** might have to be creative and do these on my computer desk....
Hammer Curls 2x9-11




So I think I can manage with this routine, If anyone has and modifications for me and replace the exercises I cant do, my equipment is barbell and dumbells and bench. Nice and simple.

Also, my split will be...

Sunday - Chest and back
Monday - Arms and shoulders
tuesday - Legs
Wends - Chest and back
Thursday - arms and shoulders

[Beast]

what else are you suppose to be doing when your 20? :alcoholic :hump:
lol oh, I thought you were younger. :)

[JD77]

Nice progress. Keep it up.