To become bulkier you should work about 2 - 3 times a week. But during the days you aren't exercising should you drink protein shakes? Because you aren't working out?
2007-11-01 11:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
sorry but you are using the wrong technique if you are working out 2-3 times a week to bulk up. STATIC CONTRACTIONS go google it, you only need to work out for up to 15 minutes every 2-3 WEEKS. Much easier and you'll bulk up faster and become much stronger than your contemporaries. No you don't need protein shakes either, eat sensibly and get plenty of fluids and rest properly.
2007-11-01 11:45:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
gaining muscle mass is all about the diet. progressive resistance only stimulates the muscles and central nervous system. your diet ultimately determines the size of your body and the body composition (amount of fat and muscle). the key to gaining weight is to consume sufficient calories every 3-4 hours day in and day out. it doesn't matter if it's a training day or recovery day, as muscle protein synthesis is at it's highest around 24-36 hours after exercise. so in terms of nutrition rest days are just as important.
in the iron game the diet is what separates the men from the boys. going to the gym and lifting heavy weights is easy. gaining muscle mass is 80% diet, 10% training and 10% supplements. eating 5-7 home cooked meals for years on end is not easy.
2007-11-01 12:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah you should because those are resting days, and you definitely need protein for your body to repair your muscles even on days you don't work out. Because your muscles don't recover an hour after working out. On rest days especially, you need to give the body all the protein it can get...... chicken =)
2007-11-01 11:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sub Poofy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too times try every day on days off less running /cardio more heavy lifting i don't mean boflex free waights you do upper body one and lower the next that your break no days off Lott's of protein and carbs your body needs it look at it this way if you want to build a big fire what do you do ? more wood /fuel ps go to a real gym with a hole lot of free weights and you want bigger arms right ! remember your triceps make three times your arm size so don't just do curls tri's give this a try
2007-11-01 12:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by John O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, its good for your recovering muscles as well as it will fire your metabolism so you will burn more fat & look a bit more ripped.
2007-11-01 11:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋