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Post by The Line on Apr 18, 2007 10:17:21 GMT -5
I also need to gain weight. 5'11" 145
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Post by chibidiablo on Apr 18, 2007 10:36:04 GMT -5
I'm working hard on gaining weight for wrestling school, I think I used to be about the same size when I started, 180 now. If you wanna get bigger you have to eat like crazy. I take whey protein shake when I wake up, a weight gainer shake 3-0 mins before my workout, a whey protein shake again right after my work out & then an hour after that another weight gainer shake. Also I always have 2 chicken breasts a day & then just anything else I can eat really. Listen to this man, I'm doing the exact same thing at the moment. Whey protein is your best friend.
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Apr 18, 2007 11:04:24 GMT -5
Also, what is ur lift schedule? What are you doing each day you are in the gym? Okay, sorry for the delay in the responses... but it's awesome to see how many people are willing to help. Let me get more detailed for you guys... I take a Mens Health multi-vitamin every morning, and went to GNC before to get some info, but the sales guys kept contradicting each other, so I just gave up and vowed to never go back there. I've heard bad things about weight gainers, hence why I decided to find out before I tried them. My lifting is done late at night, and I totally stay on machines. There isn't really anyone my size, the guys are all hulking at that time, and i doubt i could spot any of them. At any rate, I switch it up... concetrating on my triceps and biceps, and then my shoulders and chest, and then strictly legs and abs on another session. I don't touch free weights at all. I DO use cables for crossovers and standing rows, and overhead stuff though. I try to take protein whenever I am done lifting, but can't really stand the taste of protein shakes anymore. The powder never seems to actually dissolve for me. I haven't tried whey protein though. I do think I need to eat more, but I don't want to clog up my arteries and such, hence why I don't load up twice as much on a meal. However, like I said, I could do so, and in the past when I have everyone always ask me where I put it. I currently eat a large breakfast and usually snack for lunch, with a large dinner. As for my girl, and it not being cool for me to not gain weight, she's always doing cardio to burn her stuff... and whenever she's on the ellipitical after she's had junk food, she gives me this dirty look... haha. The thing that makes things tougher is I work full time and have a daughter... so the time for me to do anything is usually after the little one goes to sleep. I know there isn't a quick patch to gain weight, so I am down for whatever I need to do in order to accomplish this. Thanks again to all who have replied, I look forward to more detailed suggestions.
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Post by Limity (BLM) on Apr 18, 2007 17:45:07 GMT -5
Well, the way you're working out is a prime problem right there.
When it comes to weight training, there are two kinds of exercises, or movements: basic and isolation.
A good basic movement is the bench press, barbell or dumbbell. Your chest, shoulders, triceps, and if you're doing it right, your whole body is tensed up and working towards pushing that weight up.
Now, take dumbbell flye's, that is an example of an isolation movement. It works the chest and only the chest (a little bit of biceps in there too, as they're working to keep your elbows bent).
You're not going to get big just doing machines and isolation movements. Basic movements stress more than one muscle group, and the best movements can stress the whole body. The bigger the muscle, the more testosterone your body releases. So, if you're doing bicep curls and tricep extensions all day, you won't get overall mass, and your body won't release that much tesosterone.
Here's a list of some of the best basic movements:
squat deadlift clean and press shoulder press bench press dips chins leg press bent rows pullovers push and press farmer's walks
Especially when you're first starting out, you're going to want to do these big movements. They're the fastest way to gain strength and mass. Leave the isolation exercises for when you're done with whatever body part or group of body parts you're doing that day. Forget the machines, and stick with the barbells and dumbbells.
Haha, sorry I kept going on and on.
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Post by Limity (BLM) on Apr 18, 2007 18:36:11 GMT -5
Oh yeah, and nutrition, eating right, is a whole other world.
The basic formula for protein consumption is one gram per pound of body weight. Me, for example, I weigh 240lbs. So, I need to consume 240 grams of protein a day.
Now, your body can only absorb and use no more than 50 grams of protein at a time. Any more and it's just not being used. So you might want to stagger your meals with your protein shakes. Drink a shake/eat a high protein meal or snack about an hour between each. That way, your body has a constant source of protein, not a whole bunch all at once and then none later.
Some excellent food sources of protein are obviously meat, in particular chicken, hamburger, turkey, and steak. Dairy products are also high in protein, most especially cottage cheese, milk, and regular cheese. Beans are high in protein, as is pasta and eggs.
But make sure you drink water, that's super important. About a gallon a day. That'll help you absorb the protein, keep your muscles nourished with water and keep them strong when you work out.
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Post by Cibernético II on Apr 18, 2007 21:50:26 GMT -5
yeah, what limity said
skip the machines
free weights > machines
there's a reason all the big guys stick around the free weights area
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Post by chibidiablo on Apr 18, 2007 22:40:31 GMT -5
Just seeing the word squat hurt me
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