Hi guys (posted this in sports area but got little response)
I've only started working out and eating right for about six months. In that time I have found cutting simple enough but building muscle seems difficult.
Is it possible to make good gains? I train for 2 hours 2-3 times a week on court...I try and fit workouts on different days if possible. Some Saturdays I have matches, which are usually 4-5 hours straight tennis with little break.
1. Is it possible to make muscle gains with such intense matches? (won't all muscle break down?)
2. What can I do to build muscle more effectively? Eat during the match? Specific routine?
At the moment I am starting a 4 day split. 1.Chest/tris/abs 2. Back/Bis 3. Legs 4. Delts/traps/abs (rest day between 2 and 3 then 2 days off after 4)
My diet is cutting at the moment so on 3200 cals a day. Gone from 203lbs to 193 lbs in 7 weeks. I'm thinking 3800 cals a week for bulking? (remember I do so much cardio naturally need higher cals)
Your thoughts would be of great interest.
Jon
Vitals:
Height: 6ft 2.
Weight: 193lbs
Max bench:200lbs
Max squat: 310lbs
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Thread: Muscle building playing tennis?
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02-21-2006, 03:10 AM #1
Muscle building playing tennis?
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02-21-2006, 05:15 AM #2
You're probably going to have to increase your caloric intake quite a bit to gain muscle with that tennis schedule. For bulking, assuming you keep playing tennis, you'll need more than 3800 calories. At least 4000. Probably 4500 if you really want to gain.
I played a lot of tennis back in high school and remained skinny despite eating ~3300 calories a day. I realize everyone's metabolism is different, but I'm just making the point that tennis can soak up calories.Last edited by UF_Matt; 02-21-2006 at 05:23 AM.
Began training off and on: 8/00 @ 150lbs
Began serious training: 3/05 @ 177lbs
Last time I checked: 12/05 @ 198lbs
I use a 3-day split, with 2 days on, 1 off
I take Creatine, whey protein, L-glutamine, multi-vitamins
Goals for 2006: Improve upper back and get to 210lbs
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02-21-2006, 09:50 AM #3
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02-21-2006, 12:44 PM #4
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