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How do I gain more muscle in my leg and butt? I'd like from my hips down to be alittle bigger. Any suggestions? Also from experience whats the best foods to eat to gain weight?

2006-08-22 05:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley B 2 in Health Diet & Fitness

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One of the most effective ways to make a muscle larger is by a technique called "muscle failure" or "muscle exhaustion"

The theory says that when a muscle tries to lift (or move) a weight and fails because the weight is too heavy, the muscle sends a signal to the brain that it needs to be stronger. The brain then sends a signal to the muscle to begin building more muscle tissue. This makes the muscle larger and stronger.

Therefore, what you should do is determine which muscles you want to make larger. An easy way to do this, is to go look at some anatomical muscle charts that you can look up on the intenret or at school and find the muscles in the area that you want to be larger. Then, you can use the internet to look up exercises for that muscle group.

Making your butt more firm and toned can be done with squats and leg thrusts. Adding weights can help with the above theory of building muscle.

As far as diet to gain weight. There are healthy unhealthy ways to do this. Eating twinkies and chips and "pigging out" is not a good idea. If you are working out alot and need lots of energy to fuel your body, try fruits and breads. These contain sugars and starches that your body can turn into energy very quickly. Also be sure to include enough protein in your diet. Protien is the building block for muscle. Your body will need plenty of it to build the new muscle you're trying to gain.

Remember to be safe and be healthy when you exercise.

2006-08-22 05:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mandragon 3 · 0 0

If you are trying to gain muscle size I would recommend more explosive training (look at sprinter's legs). Correct weight training such as a form of a squat (using machines), leg curl (your hamstring and quadracep or front and back should be within 20% of strength of each other), duck or farmers walk, calf raise, pilates for legs, sprinting, skipping (a GREAT exercise) for distance or length, basketball, soccer (both soccer and basketball require exposive moves), a proper squat and deadlift can all add muscle to your body. You'll need enough protein (meat like Chicken, beef; almonds) and minerals/vitamins to get your body to grow the muscle. I personally recommend almonds, chicken, steak (yum), broccoli, and such. I would say more but I'm not a huge guy who has had a lot weight gain to begin with. I'm sure someone else will help more with the diet. Best of luck!

2006-08-22 12:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by calmman7 2 · 0 0

High protein foods to gain muscle weight. Peanuts peanut butter eggs red meats.......

Leg butt muscle...do leg presses at the gym

2006-08-22 12:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 0 0

for muscles, i swim a lot and play basketball and soccer and my legs are pretty muscular.



best foods to gain weight- junk food and soda

2006-08-22 12:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

or, instead of doing all the crazy fancy stuff all these guys recommended, you could do really good walking lunges around your entire house everyday.im sure that would tone you up really well.

2006-08-22 13:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by (Linzee18) 5 · 0 0

Healthy weight loss tips


* Take one pound at a time
Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat.

Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight.

Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories.


* Set Reachable Goals
For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself.

The same logic applies for losing weight.

* Stay off the scales
Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body.

If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It's always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress.

* Stay focused on being healthy, not thin
# Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.

* Fat Free?
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.

* Drink plenty of water
Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties.

* Reward yourself
# Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage.

* Seek help if you need it
# A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs.

* Watch your portions
With the advent of "supersize" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.

* Eat your food slowly
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.

2006-08-23 09:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Fat G 5 · 0 0

anything you want pig out on twinkies and chips girl

2006-08-22 12:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by tinkerbell 2 · 0 0

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