Slow(er) bulk with SS

[joshmcintyre]

Hey Jordan,

I'm a little less than a month into SS. Love it, and I'm seeing some excellent improvement in my weight and my lift numbers (squat 145, bench 95, ohp 75, dl 175) (all are working sets). I am currently 6'0, 139lbs., 18 male (started at 127)

I have a question on the calorie recommendations for the program. I've determined by watching the scale that my TDEE is right around 2500. Most days I eat 3500-4000 calories, which works out to about 2-3 lbs. gained a week. No problem there. However, on some of my busier days, especially weekends, I end up eating closer to 3000, which is only 500 above TDEE. If I eat in the 3000 range 2 or 3 days a week, will it be a huge problem?

Overall, is my intake still too low for someone of my size? (obviously trying to gain weight) Is a slower bulk like this considered YNDTP? If I am still seeing weight gain and linear progression, is it okay to continue at this intake level?

Thanks,
Josh

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Hi Josh,

Overall, is my intake still too low for someone of my size?

Not right now. Just make sure you're adding weight to your body every week, at least 2lbs but 3+ is desirable. Add enough calories to make this happen.

Is a slower bulk like this considered YNDTP? If I am still seeing weight gain and linear progression, is it okay to continue at this intake level?

Yes, technically. On the other hand, since this weight gain thing isn't linear- I'd recommend adding calories every 4-7 days to continue to push your weight up. Start thinking in terms of 210-220lbs...

[joshmcintyre]

Thanks Jordan. I'll keep adjusting as I continue.