27F, 5’0”
Time period: ~7 months (first intentional bulk)
Starting weight: 118 lbs
Current weight: 130 lbs
Goal:
My goal during this bulk was to grow my glutes and build overall lower body muscle.
Training:
Lifting ~5–6x/week
Focus on glutes/legs (hip thrusts, RDLs, squats, etc.)
No cardio (my mistake)
Concerns:
This was my first bulk and I gained ~12 lbs, but I feel like most of the weight went to my back and stomach rather than my glutes. I liked how lean I looked before, and now I feel softer overall. I feel like my glutes did not grow at all feeling discouraged.
I’ve recently started a recomp because I’m not feeling very confident, and I’m unsure if I executed the bulk correctly or if I just need more time.
Questions:
Do you see any noticeable progress based on this bulk?
Did I gain too quickly / should I have done a slower surplus?
Is recomp the right move here?