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samirbk · 12-21-2007, 11:35 PM

hey everyone, im new to the forum here but ive been looking around for a while. i just finished my break in today, so this week of rest coming is suprisingly exciting lol, the break- in was harder than it looked, so i can't wait for H-1.

First question, for people doing hypertrophy or if they have done it, what was your calorie intake like? the book says that a 160lbs guy (me exactly) needs anywhere from 4000 - 4800 calories. this is ALOT of food and im currently struggling to get past 3200 or so, which is probably my average daily intake. i eat pretty clean, 6 meals, one of which is a 700 calorie meal replacement shake.
also, is fast food a big deal when your trying to gain muscle?

Second question, i've seen some logs on the site with pyramiding and stuff like that, eg for the 5 x 5 phase. am i supposed to pyramid the weights at all? because i'm a LITTLE familiar with the 5 x 5 method, i thought it was 5 straight sets of the same weight, then add 5% next time?

well sorry for the long post, and i appreciate anyone's input, thanks.

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samirbk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 27 My Profile	question for the hypertrophiers!! hey everyone, im new to the forum here but ive been looking around for a while. i just finished my break in today, so this week of rest coming is suprisingly exciting lol, the break- in was harder than it looked, so i can't wait for H-1. First question, for people doing hypertrophy or if they have done it, what was your calorie intake like? the book says that a 160lbs guy (me exactly) needs anywhere from 4000 - 4800 calories. this is ALOT of food and im currently struggling to get past 3200 or so, which is probably my average daily intake. i eat pretty clean, 6 meals, one of which is a 700 calorie meal replacement shake. also, is fast food a big deal when your trying to gain muscle? Second question, i've seen some logs on the site with pyramiding and stuff like that, eg for the 5 x 5 phase. am i supposed to pyramid the weights at all? because i'm a LITTLE familiar with the 5 x 5 method, i thought it was 5 straight sets of the same weight, then add 5% next time? well sorry for the long post, and i appreciate anyone's input, thanks.