newbie wanting to get big

pisces2004 · 02-09-2006, 12:41 PM

ok you'll know i'm new to this after u read what im about to say..

i'm 5'6 and about 120-125 lbs, i'm pretty skinny or even boney cause i have like no fat. i used to be very fit and weight like 10 - 15 lbs more and had muscle. i lost it all though and don't participate in as many sports any more cause i'm in college. so there is my question....

i want to know some ways i can basically gain muslce, but not lean muslce cause i want it to show an di want to get bigger. my arms are tiny. whats the best workout schedule to help me with this? reps and days a week and which kinda of things should i do, i know this is vague so just help me out and u can ask me questions. thanks. oh and i need the results by 4 months time.

i want to gain weight but food doesn't seem to be doing it cause i do'nt have time to eat but i don't want to just gain fat or what not, i want the weight from muscle. thanks.

pony_girl1965 · 02-10-2006, 11:44 AM

Hard gainers are tough- you have to FIND time to eat- 6 meals a day at least- spaced 2 hours apart- its not really an option if you want to gain size- you can replace a couple meals a day with Whey protien drinks to get the calories quickly- try to prepare meals ahead of time in individule containers so all you have to do is pop them in the microwave. a protien, carb and a veg in each meal or a fruit. You might want to try to follow the Body for Life program with the weight lifting being your main target with less cardio. Although I wouldnt cut out cardio for health reasons alltogether. Perhaps just 2 times a week- 20-30 min. Have you ever used supplements? Creatine or Glutamine? NOS? These things have helped me pack on muscle like crazy- Anyway- hope this helps and Good Luck!!

ilovemuscle963 · 03-06-2006, 11:23 AM

you must push yourself in the gym. muscle does take time to grow. eat right and take lots of protein. i did send a reply with more info to one of your other threads,

thebarbie101 · 03-07-2006, 08:14 AM

from what you described of your body...i would say your reps need to be kept low, like 6-8 and no more than 3 sets/exercise

and like everyone said that you need to eat.

you said something about arms >
just do the basics to gain some size, don't get into anytihng to fancy (yet)

there's some exercises in the database at bb.com that will help u!

good luck! god bless!!!

MsFit · 03-07-2006, 08:34 AM

I agree with thebarbie101. While a tailored diet is crucial, your training needs to be adjusted perhaps.

Do 3 exercises for each muscle group, 3 sets of 4-6 or 6-8 reps. You can even alternate between the two reps sets to focus on power and size.

Cut your training down to three days a week, training each muscle group only once a week. Stick to the basics. Hit the muscle, feed it, let it rest, allow it to grow.