I want to 'buff up' any tips?

Question

I like to become a 'beefcake' by the end of the year. I have been slim my whole life i'm in my mid twenties now and starting to bulk a bit. Is regular exercise and weight training the only answer or are there other things i need to be doing. For example all these drugs and protein pills and what nots are they worth it??

Answer 1

Weights, weights and more weights. Stay off the pills. The powders are OK but it is all down to weights

Answer 2

The best way is exercise & proper nutrition from food. Drugs are bad, mmkay. If you are a "hard-gainer" then you will need to eat a lot more than most to get bigger though. Aerobic/cardio exercise should be done a lot less frequently than weights also. VitaminC is OK however as you will need to have some anti-oxidants to help with reducing the damage of lactic acid buildup after exercise. Calcium & Vitamin D should also be taken as apparently lots of protein can cause calcium to be used from bones. Low reps & heavy weights are the way to build muscle.

Answer 3

i would totally recommend get the 'abs diet' book from mens health, its got an orange cover and you can get it from amazon for virtually nothing, its a seriously cheap investment..

its pretty much the bible to eating well, and getting fit and toned... don't bother with any of the weight loss stuff, just look at the protein sections as those'll help you put on muscle mass.. you'll find out pretty quickly, you don't eat anywhere near enough 'quality' food, or do enough exercise.. and yes, protein shakes will become your new best friend... and in a couple of months you'll see major changes happening in your body if you follow its advice..

the book really does work, i couldn't recommend it enough, i know exactly where you're coming from, and its worked for me! good luck..

Answer 4

Study up on nutrition. Eat more things like oatmeal and potatoes for weight gain, and get a reputably whey protein powder and take at least 1.5 grams per pound of your future body weight. 85% Nutrition, 15% training.

Answer 5

You need to focus on what your body needs for growth. Find good quality protein products! When training, alway use a spotter, and go heavy! Allow the spotter to do his job and get some failure reps. Drink a LOT of water!

Answer 6

Its better to get your protein from your food rather than pills. Or you can mix whey protein in a smoothie everyday. Make sure you eat carbs as well if you are bulking up.

Answer 7

the best way is to eat eat eat! but good foods don't eat bad foods weight train the heavier the bett get 8-12 hours rest every night and also get some kind of protein shake and drink plenty of water!

Answer 8

I saw an intervie with Sly taking about his new Rocky Balboa film out. He was asked about how he managed to bulk up so much and he described that he used heavier weights with fewer repetitions rather than simple weight lifting.

There are so many sites out there that can help you, just google what you want to find out.

Answer 9

at your age lots of protein is best.lots of weight training,but do the exercises correctly in isolation.try and find a local bodybuilding gym(less and less of these nowadays).size is related to genes so if yr dad aint a big bloke chances are you wont get to be either.

Answer 10

Just eat more protein from skim milk, eggwhites,skinless boiled,grilled or broiled chicken,etc.Take vitamins and minerals supplement but check with you doctor first.
Exercise one day with upper body,next day lower body,in between cardio.Increase your intensity and reduce your repetition and sets.Rest for at least 30 secs in between sets.
Sleep well.Drink a lot of water.