Topic: Putting on weight/muscle

[ThepepeReina]

If I put on a stone, I would still be very skinny.

its because your an ectomorph, you will find it almost impossible to put muscle or weight on because of your genetics and wil probably be skinny for your whole life. you need to be fucking motivated to get bigger,and put in more time, effort, and calories than most people. but dont feel too bad, am sure most endmorphs (naturally fat people) would much rather have your body type than theirs.

[nayia2002]

the most important foods for muscle gain are:chicken, tuna, eggs

and remember to eat every 3 hours!!

[buzzing]

I've restarted my get healthy/bigger routine again (prob for the tenth year..never lasts more than a couple weeks. But I’m determined this time)

Also invested in 90% pure whey powder. The 100% stuff was kinda harsh on the pockets

Was just thinking I could eat chicken/tuna...etc instead of forking out. But the foods come with fat (I also want to lose my gut), and doesn't food take longer for your body to harness the protein from. So by the time it's get to it, it has missed the 20-30 min window for the protein

Oh. I'm also just training at home with weights.

PS: Do I have to eat more calories then I’m burning...I was eating protein. But cutting back in carbs/fats because my gut is quite bit, where as the rest of me is skinny

[ThepepeReina]

I've restarted my get healthy/bigger routine again (prob for the tenth year..never lasts more than a couple weeks. But I’m determined this time)

Also invested in 90% pure whey powder. The 100% stuff was kinda harsh on the pockets

Was just thinking I could eat chicken/tuna...etc instead of forking out. But the foods come with fat (I also want to lose my gut), and doesn't food take longer for your body to harness the protein from. So by the time it's get to it, it has missed the 20-30 min window for the protein

Oh. I'm also just training at home with weights.

PS: Do I have to eat more calories then I’m burning...I was eating protein. But cutting back in carbs/fats because my gut is quite bit, where as the rest of me is skinny

yeh food does take longer to be broken down for all its lovely stuff, i use the shakes myself but theres really no need to unless you dont have time to prepare proper meals, although its recomended to eat protein within 30 mins of a workout you should be eating it throught the next week not just after the workout as it takes your muscles weeks to properly grow and recover, where the calories is concerned its not advisable to eat just protein, carbs and fats too but you really have to have more claories coming in than your burning, and if your working pretty hard in the gym am guessing your burning loads. with the belly men tend to store almost all their fat around their gut which is why its not easy to get a 6 pac, only way to get rid of it is cardio, though not on weight lifting days as that can have a negative effect.

[Kahuna{=}Berger]

www.myprotein.co.uk

There's forums on there for finding out the best regime for yourself and turning it into muscle. If you really want to lash the weight on, mix the protein with full fat milk. apparently loads of pro body-builders swear by that site and their products.

Personally, i knocked the protein shakes almost totally on the head. Want to ditch the belly moreso than put on muscle. if you have lots of muscle (especially core muscle), you'll burn off calories quicker even at rest. Personally, I couldn't give a fuck about looking like Jeff capes. Just don't want to look like Dom de Louise.

Tuna and Turkey is the mutts nuts though.

[Surprise me.]

I've got the weight and muscle gainer from holland and barret, I drink 1 big glass a day (mixed with full fat milk) and I've seen no improvement, this is with occassional use of my gym (4/5 times a week for 20 minutes, I know it's not a lot)

I'm 18 and weigh 8 1/2 stone, which is depressing, any tips?

I was exactly this in September, 18, 8 1/2 stone and looking very skinny. I started eating a lot more Chicken and more food in general, also taking protein shakes even though i'd never visit the gym. Play football occasionally but i've only just started using the gym (In the last month). By doing this i've put on 2 stone and been told i look a lot healthier. The bad side is i've got a slight belly but i can get rid of that over the next month. Although saying that it could have been all the alcohol as i was at university. Every little thing plays a factor i guess.

[Seebab]

There's a whole thread on this in the Sports forum.

[The not so lazy.boy]

6 scoops with 750-900ml of full cream milk every day should sort the job out...

[MidwestWool]

Haha!

[ThepepeReina]

There's a whole thread on this in the Sports forum.

i looked for one but couldnt find it? 

[El Rey, por favor]

Started the DW fitness gym nearby today, Just bought some Instant Oats, Creapure and Whey Protein from myprotein.co.uk after some advice and i'm going to mix my own protein shake. Tried doing the bench today, fucking killed me could only do 5kg on either side HAHA.

[Garstonite]

Started the DW fitness gym nearby today, Just bought some Instant Oats, Creapure and Whey Protein from myprotein.co.uk after some advice and i'm going to mix my own protein shake. Tried doing the bench today, fucking killed me could only do 5kg on either side HAHA.

Sorry but that's fucking pathetic.

[buzzing]

Started the DW fitness gym nearby today, Just bought some Instant Oats, Creapure and Whey Protein from myprotein.co.uk after some advice and i'm going to mix my own protein shake. Tried doing the bench today, fucking killed me could only do 5kg on either side HAHA.

Makes me feel better about my 25kg (in tot)...but we all gotta start somewhere

[amir87]

Tried doing the bench today, fucking killed me could only do 5kg on either side HAHA.

[El Rey, por favor]

Sorry but that's fucking pathetic.

Mate, i know. I had no spotters so i didn't want to put much more weight on just incase i dropped it and i couldn't balance the thing.

[El Rey, por favor]

Makes me feel better about my 25kg (in tot)...but we all gotta start somewhere

The bar's 20kg so you benched 45kg, it's not too bad.

[El Rey, por favor]

Fuck it, i'll laugh at myself

[C]

i bench 62.5/65kg, i am beast!

only joking, was on chest today though, here are the links to what i have!

GASPARI MYOFUSION: http://www.dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/gaspari-myofusion-2.2kg/18583
NUTRISPORT PROTEIN AND COMPLEX CARBS: http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=6664#hidden_review

Pre work out supplement: Gaspari Super Pump 250: http://www.dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/gaspari-superpump-250-800g/4983

I swear if you buy all three of these, eat chicken breast, eggs, eat regularly and hit the gym

it would be impossible to not gain weight/ muscle

MUSCLE GAIN IS 70% DIET, 30% WORK OUT

[♠Dirty Harry♠]

Is there a Smith Machine or resistive weights machines at your gym? These are grand when you have no spotter, though you'll not exercise any stabilising muscles

[C]

just ask a stranger to spot you, everyone started somewhere and if your on your bill its the only option

smith benches are really insignificant in comparison to a proper flat bench mate

i found myself being 'scared' of the weights and all the machinery, you just get into the swing of things and before you know it, when you notice improved strength/physique  - you'll get the gym bug.

[buzzing]

The bar's 20kg so you benched 45kg, it's not too bad.

So by the same logic you did 30kg, right. Not as bad as it sounds

PS: Speaking of starting out. First time i benched i thought i was going to tip over ...my mate has a bench at home. Years ago he brought one and he was showing off while we were having a few drinks before heading out. He put a decent amout of weight on. Pushed the bar a couple times and then just tipped over...fucking hilarious at the time watching him try to keep straight arms to prevent the bar falling on him

[El Rey, por favor]

Is there a Smith Machine or resistive weights machines at your gym? These are grand when you have no spotter, though you'll not exercise any stabilising muscles

Yeah there is that. But my friend has sent me a routine and it had bench press on it. So i just did it, i couldn't balance it and thought if i put 10-15kg on either side, and dropped it, i'd be fucked. Are the stabilising muscles needing to be worked? Or, is the smith ok to use instead of BP?

[El Rey, por favor]

So by the same logic you did 30kg, right. Not as bad as it sounds

PS: Speaking of starting out. First time i benched i thought i was going to tip over ...my mate has a bench at home. Years ago he brought one and he was showing off while we were having a few drinks before heading out. He put a decent amout of weight on. Pushed the bar a couple times and then just tipped over...fucking hilarious at the time watching him try to keep straight arms to prevent the bar falling on him

Yeah, i did 30kg. But it's not good, i know that. But the thing is i had troubles balancing it. On a smith machine i can do about 15 either side.

[C]

lad you have to use the proper bench, the smith machine works very few muscles in comparison - the hard work is making it is entirely level, you are keeping the bar straight, parallel, not shaking etc - all of this is taken care of by the smith machine

smithys should be used for shoulder and leg exercises only really, in my opinion

PM me if you have any questions, i know a fair bit  about the gym - really look at those links i posted too

[♠Dirty Harry♠]

lad you have to use the proper bench, the smith machine works very few muscles in comparison - the hard work is making it is entirely level, you are keeping the bar straight, parallel, not shaking etc - all of this is taken care of by the smith machine

smithys should be used for shoulder and leg exercises only really, in my opinion

PM me if you have any questions, i know a fair bit  about the gym - really look at those links i posted too

Agree with all of this, but was merely saying if he has no other option and for safety alone he shouldn't BP on his tod.

[ThepepeReina]

Stay away from the machines and just stick to dumbells, you can work every muscle in your body with them and everytime you use them, you use your core and abs to stabilise the whole thing, machines are unnatural and wont develop your muscles properly. Also stops one side of your chest over developing when you bench and stops you looking like a person that I find irritating.

[C]

machines maybe 'unnatural movements' but they are also designed specifically to work muscles, so of course they work.

i agree dead lifts, squats, olympics, etc are the best - but i would never say leave machines alone, in our Dave Lloyd gym anyway, some absolutely fantastic machines.

[ThepepeReina]

machines are fine for people who havent lifted a weight before, but your body grows accustomed to them and after say 2 months will just stop developing.

[C]

i once benched like 200kg 12 reps, so dont test me mate.

and my pre workout supplement was like 5 jaffa cakes

[Garstonite]

i once benched like 200kg 12 reps, so dont test me mate.

What a douche.

[ThepepeReina]

i once benched like 200kg 12 reps, so dont test me mate.

and my pre workout supplement was like 5 jaffa cakes

bet it was on a smith machine, not with free weights 

[johnybarnes]

It's not how much you can lift, its how much you look like you can lift.

[Cribertinokes]

i once benched like 200kg 12 reps, so dont test me mate because i'm very stupid and am poor at tests, I use my physique to try and intimidate people because I'm very self conscience and have an incredibly small wang

and my pre workout supplement was like 5 jaffa cakes

[C]

boys... 12 reps 200kg is worlds strongest man stuff, was a joke

nothing wrong with being self concious though, why the majority of people go the gym to begin with!

[Garstonite]

boys... 12 reps 200kg is worlds strongest man stuff, was a joke

What a fucking douche.

[C]

What a fucking douche.

in american mode for team landon or do you just use americaniZed terms in every day speech?

[ThepepeReina]

boys... 12 reps 200kg is worlds strongest man stuff, was a joke

nothing wrong with being self concious though, why the majority of people go the gym to begin with!

yar was kinda onto that my brother 

[Cribertinokes]

I was pulling your dick, I need to get down the gym though, I'm a right skinny fucker.

[C]

I was pulling your dick,

quick sharp reps

[ThepepeReina]

in american mode for team landon or do you just use americaniZed terms in every day speech?