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ericw · 06-21-2009, 08:25 AM

OK..here is some baseline info:
I am 37 yo, been weight training for about 2 years. I am 175lbs and 5'11", approximately 12%bf. My goal is to gain some muscle mass, while remaining lean and chiseled...not to get huge.

I am currently working the Hyp programming with about 9-10minutes HIIT on training days. Heres the thing - is there a way to realistically gain mass while keeping the lean, defined look? I worked so hard and for the first time in my life have abs to be proud of and hate the thought of covering them up by taking in 4-5000C/day which is the suggested amount based on the equations in the book. Maintenance for me is about 3000C according to the book. I was thinking about continuing with hyp and adding in more cardio but does that make sense? Should I move on to something other than hyp to meet my goals? Any ideas? Anyone with similar stats and goals that has had success? I am 100% committed and will do what i need to do. HELP!

06-21-2009, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
ericw Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 26	Any advice?? OK..here is some baseline info: I am 37 yo, been weight training for about 2 years. I am 175lbs and 5'11", approximately 12%bf. My goal is to gain some muscle mass, while remaining lean and chiseled...not to get huge. I am currently working the Hyp programming with about 9-10minutes HIIT on training days. Heres the thing - is there a way to realistically gain mass while keeping the lean, defined look? I worked so hard and for the first time in my life have abs to be proud of and hate the thought of covering them up by taking in 4-5000C/day which is the suggested amount based on the equations in the book. Maintenance for me is about 3000C according to the book. I was thinking about continuing with hyp and adding in more cardio but does that make sense? Should I move on to something other than hyp to meet my goals? Any ideas? Anyone with similar stats and goals that has had success? I am 100% committed and will do what i need to do. HELP!