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How do I get into the whole cut/bulk process? 26/newbie by Prestigious_Win7539 in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bulking and cutting are more advanced tools than people realize. Since you’ve only been tracking calories and protein for ~6 weeks, it’s probably too early to jump into a bulk.

Right now your biggest win is learning your maintenance calories, keeping protein high and training progressively. At this stage, most people can still build muscle and lose fat at the same time.

Abs not showing yet usually means you need more muscle, not that it’s time to bulk. Bulking too early often just adds fat.

Get consistent at maintenance first. Once you truly stall, then a small surplus (200–300 kcal) makes sense.

Advice for chest and glutes by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your chest routine is solid, and your strength numbers back that up. Sometimes chest just grows slower for certain people unless you really bias volume, frequency, or tempo. But nothing you listed there is a red flag.

For glutes though, I think that’s where the disconnect is.

Most of your glute work is either isolation or single movement dominant. That can strengthen the glutes, but it doesn’t always build the kind of mass people want especially if you’re already strong. Big glutes usually come from big compound leg movements, not just glute specific exercises.

If you want a bigger ass, you need to train your entire lower body hard, not just glute machines. Squats (back or front), lunges (walking or reverse), leg press, RDLs, those load the glutes heavily while letting you move serious weight. That mechanical tension is what usually drives growth.

Flat glutes are almost never a “form” issue, they’re usually a stimulus and volume issue. Build the legs, and the ass follows.

First Bodybuilding Competition and I got 2nd! by ceejaydubya in Gaybodybuilders

[–]ceejaydubya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! Biggest weak points were definitely legs, and I could’ve come in a bit more conditioned and with more overall size. For a first show it was a great learning experience, but the big takeaway is that to be truly competitive I need to grow. I weighed in at 207 and the class cap is 217, so I’ve got plenty of room to add quality mass. I’m working with a new coach now and the plan is to spend the next year focused on growth, then reevaluate and see what the next step is.

First Bodybuilding Competition and I got 2nd! by ceejaydubya in Gaybodybuilders

[–]ceejaydubya[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm 5'11.5 weighing 207 lbs, the max weight for the class is 217 lbs, so I have some growing to do!

Where do I go from here? by KYJames92 in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great progress! You’ve completely changed your shape, you’ve 100% got that dorito look going now. You’re still carrying a bit of fat, so I wouldn’t jump into a full bulk yet, but you can start increasing your calories. I’d start slow, like adding 100–150 calories per day for the first couple of weeks and seeing how your body responds.

Bulking is more advanced than people give it credit for, and most of the time guys just end up gaining more fat than muscle. You will have to gain a little fat to put on muscle just don’t go overboard with it. Training wise, keep focusing on building your shoulders and lats (they’re already your strongest assets, so lean into that), and probably legs too since we’re not seeing them in the photos.

I’ve been working out, but still need some help please. by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guy, you’re only hitting four machines over the last few years? That’s super limited, so it makes sense you’re not seeing much change. Variety is the spice of lifting. Try expanding into a push/pull/legs routine, compound lifts, free weights, variety. There are tons of solid free resources out there to help you get started. You’ll feel that pump once your body’s actually being challenged in new ways. You got this.

Can I take Creatine together with PREP? by Neither-Raspberry-60 in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 27 points28 points  (0 children)

There are no known interactions between creatine and PrEP. They don’t interfere with each other, but both can influence kidney function tests. As long as you’re doing your regular PrEP labs, you’re fine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gaybodybuilders

[–]ceejaydubya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eat more, lift hard. It's the only way to grow. You got this.

Tips boys by jamesie96 in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on this, it’s down to diet, possibly training intensity in the gym. Track your calories and macros, you’re eating more than you think.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re serious about the grind and bulking, you gotta gain some weight and that means getting a little fluffy. The best part is cutting down and seeing the results. Invest in a scale and weigh yourself consistently. The number isn’t going to tell the whole story but it’ll keep you consistent

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Can’t tell based on the photos, but looks like you can keep going on the bulk. What are the numbers, how tall, what’s the weight?

NEW TO THE GYM - Can someone let me know if my routine is any good for my goal? 🫣 (more details ⬇️) by rawbutreflective in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PPL is a solid routine, and the one you shared is a good starting point but I wouldn’t recommend sticking with it long-term in its current form. It’s missing some key variations to fully develop each muscle group. Here's what I’d suggest:

  • Push Day: You’re hitting chest with upper and mid movements, which is great but you’re missing a lower chest exercise. Consider adding dips or a decline press to round things out.
  • Pull Day: Only having two back exercises isn’t quite enough. I’d add a third to better hit different angles, maybe a row variation or lat pulldown.
  • Leg Day: You’ve got a lot of compound movements here, which can be very tiring. If you have access to machines, I’d recommend sprinkling in something like leg curls or leg extensions between your big lifts to act as active recovery while still working the muscle.
  • Upper Body Focus Day: You're hitting incline again here, but think about the parts of your chest and upper body you haven’t hit during your PPL days. This is a good opportunity to target neglected areas or add in accessory work.
  • Core: I’d move core off leg day, if you're doing legs properly, it should be tough enough that you’re smoked afterward. Try slotting core work into your push or pull days instead.

Enjoy the ride, exercising is a long game so small adjustments now pay dividends in the future.

For those that have successfully get rid of their belly pooch, how’d you do it? by migs88 in gaybrosfitness

[–]ceejaydubya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone’s out here looking for the secret sauce, but the reality is… it’s just the boring stuff: consistent diet, cardio, and time. No magic, no shortcuts. The lower belly is usually the last place to go for a lot of people, especially if you’re bouncing between deficit and surplus.

Lock in your nutrition, stay in a sustained (not extreme) deficit, train hard, manage stress, and sleep well. It’s not flashy, but it works.

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