Muscle Building

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by nemelek

When I was in my early 20's I was 5 10 and weighed 135-140. I did everything I could to gain weight. Now I am 52 and weigh 185. I wish I could loose 20 pounds.

Originally Posted by Aothachos

wow, i was 17 years old at 180lbs now im 18 years old at 205lbs.......i was healthy at 180lbs all of a sudden i started a new job at best buy, and down the road was taco bell, so i ate there every time i had a lunch break, that is where i gained my unhealthy 20lbs....it was horrible, that is when i started to workout again (always said once i reach 200lbs i will start to work out hardcore) and its paying off now

Originally Posted by White Yaris

you can do it kaotic. When i was 18 and 6' i weight around 160. Then had gf, work, full time student and etc. gained 215 til this year 21 still 6' and started getting myself together 4 months ago. Now 190 but going up by little and little.

I dunno, if its good idea if i did this way drink protein shake and some whole wheat english muffin every morning. I just never bored out with that breakfast idea. Im curious on everyone else ideal breakfast?

Breakfast for me is anything available. So I usually eat rice and some meat in the morning. lol.

[kngrsll]

www.crossfit.com

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by kngrsll

www.crossfit.com

I'll take a look at that later when I return. I have to go somewhere. hehe.

[johnnypaseo]

Do p90x

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by johnnypaseo

Do p90x

Say what?

[Pitt Yaris]

Protein for the most part is all the same. As others said, eating is key to gaining weight, even when you're not hungry. I'd also add a lot of cardio/weight lifting unless you don't care what kind of weight you gain. I use muscle milk and nitro tech protein, but I've also used protein you find at wal mart.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Pitt Yaris

Protein for the most part is all the same. As others said, eating is key to gaining weight, even when you're not hungry. I'd also add a lot of cardio/weight lifting unless you don't care what kind of weight you gain. I use muscle milk and nitro tech protein, but I've also used protein you find at wal mart.

I mainly want muscle mass, and a little (I mean LITTLE) fat. hahaha.

[FunctionSpec]

Its in the purple/chrome bag.

3g may be enough but it really depends on the person. If you feel really sore after your workouts, take a bit more.

[Pitt Yaris]

If you've never lifted weights, just doing that the right way can add 10-15 lbs on your frame. *If you're skinny and don't have much muscle* If you work/run around a lot, you're gonna burn a lot of calories so as I said, eat, eat, eat. Limit fast food simply because of the healthy factor and the food is just "empty calories". Also try to totally cut out soda/pop if you drink it. Drink mostly water, but realize if you're gaining weight short term, it's most likely water and you will lose it. *I learned first hand* Eat all kinds of meats, not just chicken. Being in college and not having time means make numerous meals the day before, make enough to get you through the next day if you're that limited on time. I'm dieting and I hate making the same meals every few hours from scratch so i make a bunch, put in the fridge, then microwave or eat cold later.

[PETERPOOP]

Originally Posted by Pitt Yaris

If you've never lifted weights, just doing that the right way can add 10-15 lbs on your frame.

So true. The worst is when you hit a plateau

[Pitt Yaris]

I would also want nothing to do with a personal trainer, unless it's a friend with the knowledge helping for free. I've never understood paying a personal trainer. People can find the right diet to work for themselves and others can search the internet for proper weight lifting routines.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Hehehe, I'm getting advice from a friend who has a personal trainer, but frown doesn't think he's teaching my friend the right things.

I've gained 3lbs since I started, but I'm thinking most of that is at my thighs and legs. hahahaha. But yeah, I'll probably do what you said and just cook more than just one meal. Thanks

[Mouse]

Muscle Milk is bad...It has too much fat(the bad type of fat)which is why it's the best tasting protein you'll take.

Arching you're back while benching....Go ahead and do that if you want to break it. It's the same when working out legs. You never lock your legs it will destroy your knees.

N-Large protein...you can buy it in a bucket....I believe it has 53g of protein and 80 something carbs per shake. You want to take 2 grams of protein per pound to bulk up.

Another product you can take aside with the protein is NO-Xplode. Take it before workout. You will get an insane pump. Trust me I max out on bench 275lbs and leg press I can do 810lbs 4 times.

The pyramid workout is the best way to go...But I suggest 4 sets instead of 3. So do 10...8...6..4. Move on to the next workout. Do at minimum 5 different workouts a day.

Monday....Chest
Tuesday...Arms
Wednesdays...Back and shoulders
Thursdays...Legs
Fridays...Chest and arms

Plus every two weeks I change my workout completely...Gotta keep your body guessing.
I got to.....

Mondays...Circuit training
Tuesdays....Cardio
Wednesdays....Circuit training
Thursdays...Cardio
Fridays...Circuit training

And then i go back to the first workout above...But you need to remember that everyone is different. So what might work for me could possibly not work for you.

Good luck.

[Mouse]

If you want i can scan you my workouts tomorrow.

Anothering thing to note....If you miss a day during the week. Just make it up on the weekend.

The circuit training consists of 3x12. No pyramid on circuits.
Cardio ranges from 40 to 60 minutes.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

No clue what circuit training means. A lot of people recommend Muscle Milk??? I'm still deciding on which brand to get after I'm through with the Muscle Milk tho.

Scan your workout? Not sure what you mean, but sure, can you please?

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

No clue what circuit training means. A lot of people recommend Muscle Milk??? I'm still deciding on which brand to get after I'm through with the Muscle Milk tho.

Scan your workout? Not sure what you mean, but sure, can you please?

think he means send you a copy

and as for muscle milk... it just reminds me of that movie with rob schneider where he drinks badger milk. lol. i could never bring myself to buy a protein with such a cheesy name.

circuit training isn't something i'd recommend for someone trying to gain weight but i guess you can always give it a try. anyway to me circuit training is like cardio and muscle building combined. normally when you lift weights you aren't trying to get your heart rate up. this is anaerobic. when you do cardio you goal is to maintain an elevated heart rate. this is aerobic. circuit training combines both in a way. to me though if you have your heart rate up you can't be building muscle mass. building endurance? yes. mass? no. please someone correct me if i am wrong cause circuit training really isn't my area of expertise.

[Mouse]

You're right about the circuit training. I do it basically shock my body....Break it down...In circuit training you workout everything...Not just a specific part of the body.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hmmm, I don't think I'll be doing circuit training until I bulk up to the size I want. hehe. Thanks for telling me what that is. I guess I won't be getting Muscle Milk next time around.