BF increase and acne during a bulker

[HowardRearden]

On average, how much BF (in percentage) does/should one put on during a clean bulk? I am bulking currently and eating rather clean, just want to have a good idea about how much fat is reasonable to gain.

Also, during your bulk have you typically noticed an increase in acne? I am eating about 4,500-5,000 kcal per day and training with the big three every week, so I realize my body is in a much more anabolic state. I am not (nor have I ever been) on gear yet have a ton more backne than ever before.

 

[Vegas]

On average, how much BF (in percentage) does/should one put on during a clean bulk?

Depends on how strict you are with your diet and/or how many excess calories you are taking in. You can not gain any body fat while gaining weight, but of course this would limit your total muscle mass gains as well. It just depends on your individual diet, metabolism, etc.

Also, during your bulk have you typically noticed an increase in acne?

Using any anabolics? If so, it depends on how you react to them. I have never had a problem, but I have never got acne as a side effect from anabolic use or anything much in general.

 

[Suareezay]

the less concerned you are with gaining bf, the stronger and bigger youre going to get.

And yes, acne/bacne is normal during a steroid-free "bulk" because youre hormones are at optimal levels from the food/calories/cholesterol, etc.

 

[HowardRearden]

thanks guys

 

[pretty ricky]

i got acne with my gear bulk.

 

[HowardRearden]

I am gear free and have it worse than ever during this bulk.
Though I think Suareezy hit the nail on the head with his reply.

Any other opinions?

 

[Tafman]

u take a shower right after working out? maybe have to change your shirt inbetween workouts.

 

[mister69]

durring a bulk you have to realize that you are going to get "smooth" my rule of thumb is as long as you have an outline of your abs its ok.

I am an ecto, so i seem to stay pretty freakin lean durring my bulk, but my entire life is dedicated to eating to get bigger lololol

just keep eating, and if you get way to smooth hop on that treadmill.

 

[HowardRearden]

u take a shower right after working out? maybe have to change your shirt inbetween workouts.

Well...you know, I am from Kentucky...the state where it's required by law that its residents take a minimum of 1 shower per year. Most years I'm legal...