Lifting and Calories

Q: I lift heavy on Mondays, then rest Tuesday. I lift light on Wensday and rest Thursdays. Then I lift Fridays until I can't lift any more. I want to know how to get bulked up and how many calories I need to intake a day. And if you can give me a better lifting pattern to follow to get the best results.

A:  To gain bulk, you sould be lifting heavy on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The rest that you get on Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday should suffice for muscle repair. As far as your caloric intake I can't tell. I would need to know more about you, I would need to know about your aerobic activity, etc. While I am in training, I consume 3500 - 4500 calories per day but I was training for Track and Tennis. You want to make sure that you eat a balanced diet of healthy foods. Calories for calories sake is not a good approach.

Good Luck,

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