Regrettable Bulking Mistakes: Lessons Learned from Bodybuilding Experience

Setting surplus calories too high was the first regrettable bulking mistake, followed by doing fewer splits and not handling heavy weights effectively.

### Top 3 Regrettable Bulking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
* 📈 "The first regrettable bulking mistake I made was setting my surplus calories too high, leading to **excessive body fat accumulation**."
* 🏋 "The second mistake was doing **fewer splits**, causing **insufficient muscle stimulation** and **slow recovery**."
* 🏋 By following a five-day split routine, I learned the importance of **rest for muscle growth**.
* 💪 "The third mistake was not challenging myself with **heavy weights**, which are essential for **muscle building** during bulking."
* 💡 "To avoid these mistakes, it's crucial to set a **moderate surplus calorie intake**, follow a **split routine** that allows for optimal muscle stimulation and recovery, and consistently **lift heavy weights** to promote muscle growth."
* 🌟 "Having clear goals and dreams is essential for **staying motivated** and finding **fulfillment in bodybuilding**."
* ❤ "While physical transformation is rewarding, the **inner growth and sense of purpose** that bodybuilding brings are **truly valuable**."

Hello, today I will talk about the three most regrettable bulking mistakes. It's around June now, early June actually, June 13th, June 14th, and already, half of 2024 is gone. At the beginning of this year, I participated in an NPC competition and a Natural Fitness Star competition, but I had been on a diet for a long time, so my health deteriorated significantly. I kept catching colds every week, feeling sick, and overall my health worsened. So, in order to improve my health, I decided to start bulking again. Getting to the point, among the three most regrettable bulking mistakes, the first one was that I set my surplus calories too high. When I was in the military back in 2020, everyone was in a vibe of working out, so I started exercising too. However, it seemed like bulking up there was more cost-effective than dieting.

In a way, my external appearance and such were confined anyway, so it became an optimal place to bulk up. I started bulking up in the military. I tried to have five meals a day without fail. But in the military, they only give you three meals a day. I remember eating things like canned chicken breast and fried rice together. They said it's good to eat a lot, so even though I was full, I kept forcing myself to eat. But I felt that was a bit of a regretful thing. It did help me physically grow bigger, but it didn't stimulate my workout performance. I just ended up showing off my weight without any real stimulation. I gained weight up to 88kg in the military, but it was meaningless. Gaining more than that was pointless.

When it comes, it all accumulates as body fat. It doesn't grow as muscle, but accumulates as body fat, making you feel sluggish, sleepy, and not good, giving a sense of laziness. So, I made a lot of effort this time not to put in excessive surplus calories. Therefore, despite bulking up, I am restricting my calorie intake. Actually, I feel like eating more, but I am sticking to a set amount of about 3000 calories. Setting surplus calories too restrictively was my first mistake. I always thought eating a lot was good, but it turns out it's not. As for the second mistake, I think I made a mistake by doing fewer splits. People often do a commonly known 3-way split, and I also used it quite a bit. I frequently used a split that can be done twice a week per muscle group, but since I did fewer splits,

In the end, continuously stressing the muscles is not good. Exercising itself ultimately consumes the muscles. When that happens, it feels like recovery is slow because you can't rest enough. Of course, eating a lot of calories, sleeping well, and taking rest is good, but what I realized through doing a five-day split this time is that physically taking rest is important. Therefore, inevitably, the rest period becomes longer. So, by doing a five-day split for bulking, intentionally taking rest like this allows enough time for muscle growth and recovery. Working out for five days, resting for two days - even in the past when I was eager to improve quickly during my beginner days, I used to do a three-day split frequently, which seemed to stimulate the muscles a lot. However, by constantly working out without proper rest, the recovery time seems to be insufficient.

I felt a lot of emotions. Actually, when on a diet, dividing it into three meals seems really good. On the contrary, I tend to follow the three-meal plan a bit. When bulking up, muscle growth should be a priority. You need to increase the weight, make your muscles grow, get stronger, and consume a bit more calories. If your muscles don't get bigger or your performance doesn't improve when eating more calories, it might be wiser to divide the meals more, from three to five, giving enough time for muscle recovery. It seems like a more sensible way to use time efficiently. No matter how much we try the three-meal plan, it takes time for muscles to grow. Otherwise, you might need to use supplements. If you really want to do it naturally, you might need to have the patience to wait. It's been five years for me, and one thing I've realized is that just working hard doesn't guarantee success.

It's not just about working hard, but constantly persevering and being consistent is better. I believe that's the way to win. The third mistake is that you must handle heavy weights no matter what. Whether it's just one repetition or your form is crumbling and you have to force it, you have to handle heavy weights. Because muscles are not actually tissues that are so essential for our survival. The reason for that is because building muscles in a body that is busy storing fat is very inefficient. Chasing too much stimulation or being caught up in the obsession of needing to do 6 repetitions or 10 repetitions can be detrimental. It's important to challenge yourself with heavy weights that are necessary in bodybuilding. I think it's crucial to challenge yourself to break through your limits a bit. In fact, I believe that it is the best thing you can do during the bulking season. Because when you're on a diet, it's not that difficult.

Hitting high weight is not about hitting the limit, but bulking is about utilizing surplus calories to utilize the remaining energy to handle higher weights and achieve more growth. In fact, various equipment such as machines, hammer strength, and various equipment like the gym 80, if you only chase after the stimulation of the equipment, you may think that you cannot break through the heaviness given in free weights. I always think that awareness of purpose is important when doing something. When you think about what's important when bulking up, when you think about what's important when bulking up, first of all, if your body can grow, what should you do? You should hit high weights. To hit high weights, you need surplus calories. Eat surplus calories, hit high weights, and help muscle recovery, continuing to be involved in the anabolic process.

So, it means you have to stay in an anabolic state. Today, the weather is really nice, so I'm trying filming outside. I always feel grateful that I have goals and dreams. In the past, I lived somewhat sluggishly without a clear sense of purpose, just living because that's what life is. Now, I have dreams, so I feel much more lively, with a sense of purpose, and my life feels more fulfilling. I really love bodybuilding, and I'm grateful to have a mindset or hobby that no one can take away from me. Strengthening my body, shaping it nicely is great, but what's even better is the inner growth that bodybuilding can bring. That's the real charm of bodybuilding. Up until now, while doing bulking up, a lot of

I've bulked up three or four times, but while bulking up, I talked about regrets and such mistakes I made. If you have any helpful tips or things you regret doing while bulking up, please leave a comment. Thank you for subscribing and liking the video. I'm living diligently, uploading shorts every day. Please subscribe. Thank you.

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Regrettable Bulking Mistakes and Their Impact

Setting surplus calories too high can lead to physical growth but may not stimulate workout performance, leading to the accumulation of body fat.

Restricting calorie intake while bulking may feel counterintuitive but can prevent the accumulation of excess body fat.

Inadequate training splits, such as only doing a 3-way split, can also be a mistake, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the workouts.

Continuously stressing the muscles through exercise can ultimately consume them and slow down recovery.

A five-day split for bulking, with two days of rest, allows for adequate muscle growth and recovery.

Increasing the meal frequency from three to five when bulking can also help provide enough time for muscle recovery and efficient use of time.

The Importance of Challenging Yourself with Heavy Weights in Bodybuilding

Consistently challenging yourself with heavy weights is crucial for muscle growth, as it efficiently utilizes surplus calories during bulking.

Focusing on the stimulation of different equipment may hinder the ability to handle heavy free weights effectively.

The key to bulking up successfully is to prioritize hitting high weights and consuming surplus calories to support muscle recovery and the anabolic process.

The Significance of Having Goals and Dreams in Bodybuilding

Having goals and dreams has brought a sense of purpose and fulfillment to the speaker's life, contrasting with a previous sluggish existence.

Bodybuilding not only shapes the body but also contributes to inner growth, bringing real charm to the activity.

The speaker is seeking tips and advice while bulking up, emphasizing the dedication to daily uploads and expressing gratitude to the viewers.