mrcgibb said

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5x5 is a good programme. 3 days a week wouldn't be enough for me though.

I find 4 day split to be my sweet spot. I assume you are a novice? Base your routines on big compound lifts, forget about the bicep curls etc

Squats, pull ups, over head press, bench press, and barbell rows will see you grow muscle all over evenly distributed. Search the net for popular routines and change it every so often. A change can mean anything from reducing rest periods, increasing weights, reps etc or even a brand new split. Google FITT principles and that will give you an idea.

Download an app called my fitness pal, critique your lifestyle honestly and it will tell you kcals you need to take in.

Ignore the 55% carbs its tells you to take on. Everyone is different, when bulking I go for around 30% carbs, 40 protein, 30% fat. (40/40/20 very popular)

Get your protein from lean healthy sources, carbs from low GI foods and lots of healthy fats (oily fish, flax etc). Protein shakes are great to increase intake, especially after training but should never be the base of your diet. Eat your greens, drink buckets of water and you will be getting there.