Why does it take soo long for me to get muscle ???

Question

i'm a 17 yr old teen who wants to work out so that i can get bigger and have a fit toned / muscle body. I'm currently very slim but quite toned. My question is why it taking me sooo long to get results. i know it will take a long time but all i want is DESCENT results 4 now.

I've been going the gym for the last 4 months, doing intensified workout but i watch what i do, sleep alot, eat alot /eat the right food, drink protein shakes, go to the gym mon -wed -fri & do different body parts each time & increase the weight each 2-3 weeks. I'm of chinese / Persian race & im 5ft 11 - im probaly still growing so i'l get taller too.

I just want to know whats keeping me back. Everyone else at the gym is bigger then, even though they are all older then me but i feel i work out hard but with no proper results. WHY IS THIS ? Is it because im still young and still growing - does genetics have a part to play ?

Detailed Answer Please ....

Answer 1

when it comes to building muscle the diet is 80% of the equation. going to the gym and training is the EASY part. eating 5-6 meals daily for months and years on end is not.

you need to start counting calories so that you know how much you are consuming and not guessing. figure out your BMR then use the equation below to determine how much you need to gain weight.

BMR x 2 = calories needed to gain weight

* if you don't gain weight with in 2 weeks then increase your caloric intake by 10% each week until weight gain occurs. then monitor your body fat bi-weekly so you can make any neccessary adjustments to your diet. try to shoot for 30% protein, 50% carbs and 20% fats.

Answer 2

There is NOTHING wrong with you. It takes about 10 months for a person to build up muscle.
The buffed up people you see at the gym didn't get their muscles any faster than you are. They simply have been working at it longer than you.

That goes to say, don't work yourself too hard. You'll end up injuring yourself if you push your body to the edge.

Answer 3

Diet and the type of exercise your using needs to change for something else.Best Luck