I’m looking for a roommate and a 2 BHK apartment in HSR or ITI Layout. My budget for a 2 BHK is between 25-30k per month for the entire flat.
A bit about me: I’m a 23-year-old Punjabi male. I don’t drink or smoke and non-vegetarian food is acceptable. I work as a Software Development Engineer and would prefer someone who is into fitness. Please DM me if you’re interested.
Wanted to share an update on my journey, drop my current routine, and see what you guys think. I officially started taking my training and diet seriously around Diwali last year (so about 6-7 months of consistent work).
Starting Point:
Weight: 52 kg
Body Fat: ~14%
Background: I was pretty underweight when I started. I was lean, but I lacked muscle mass.
Current Status:
Weight: 60kg
Body Fat: ~19%
Diet: Currently running a lean bulk at 2,800 kcal/day.
I’ve obviously put on some body fat moving from 14% to 19%, but the muscle mass and strength gains have been completely worth it. I feel significantly more solid and energetic.
The Routine Switch (PPL to PPLUL):
When I first started, I ran a standard 6-day PPL (Push/Pull/Legs) split. It was great for building my foundation and getting me used to the volume.
Recently, I switched my split to a 5-day PPLUL (Push, Pull, Legs, Upper, Lower) and it seems to be working incredibly well for me.
Why it's working: Dropping that 6th day in the gym gave me an extra day of recovery, which I think my body really needed on this bulk plus i can use this for cardio. Hitting the Upper/Lower split later in the week still lets me hit every muscle group twice a week, but the fatigue management feels way more dialed in.
I'm planning to ride out this 2800 kcal lean bulk for a while longer before doing a mini-cut.
Any advice or critiques from guys who have run a PPLUL on a lean bulk are welcome!