Well, I'm a 17 year old guy, 6'1" and weight a mere 135lbs. I eat more than anyone I know, and yet I just can't put on a pound. I don't eat many fruits or vegetables, and try just to hit up the carbs and meat. I work out a lot, and have been raising my bench and squat, but I'm not seeing the results (except in my pecs, which have benefited from all the benching). Its not like I've been going light either – I nearly tore up my knee from pushing myself in squats (still going through PT :( ) I've been told that you can't build muscle if you don't gain weight.
I know girls don't like skinny guys, so I want to gain weight but at the same time build up muscle (or at least look toned). What should I do? Also, should I go for high weight-low reps or low weight-high reps?
Finally, should I go crazy with that protein powdery stuff to gain weight? I hear that really works. Can you use that with creatine to get better results?
2007-01-15 15:27:34 · 4 answers · asked by milan 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Work out consistently, lots, and smart, and you WILL see gains. For some people it doesn't come as quickly as they like, but people can alter their appearance and health if they want to, sometimes it just takes time and determination.
Go crazy on the proteins, carbs and fats. Again, be smart. Eat 5-6 meals a day and get at LEAST 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight per day. I get more like 1.5-2 grams a day. Most bodybuilder accept a little excess bodyfat during the building cycle. They know that they're muscles are also getting max gains.
It's good to lift lots and lift heavy, but make sure you give your body plenty of opportunity to rest. One of the biggest detractors to muscle gain is overtraining. A good rule of thumb is give a particular muscle group, legs for instance, at least three days of rest, but no more than five days.
Just be consistent and patient, do lots of research and try different things. It'll come. Good luck!
2007-01-15 17:07:56 · answer #1 · answered by resistnzisfutl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm typing on behalf of my husband. He goes on "diets" to gain weight, as we also cannot naturally gain weight. He has found that what works best for him is to: first, talk to a trainer about a specific workout plan; second, EAT! He will eat breakfast, mid-morning meal (usually 2 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches), lunch, mid-day meal (sandwiches again) and dinner. He doesn't go more than about 2-3 hours without eating.
That's just my advice... I'm not a trainer or nutritionist, but this does seem to help my husband gain weight when he follows this plan.
2007-01-15 23:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever you do, its the nutrition that plays a mojor role in weight management. Its like having the right fuel to drive your vehicle:
Men1"=1kg=2.2lbs and women 1"=800gms=1.76lbs standard weight
Fat% men 16% and women 26% upto age 39ys
Calorie intake:- 2000-2200 for men and 1500-1800 for women
If you adhere to this parameter you can lose or gain weight by using cellular nutrition- available in 63 countries currently, only through authorised constants- to gain weight have cellular nutrition once after each meal, plus drink adequate quantity of water one liter for every 44lbs to get desired results.
2007-01-15 23:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
high weight low rep with days off rest.
2007-01-15 23:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Wattsup! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋