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Post by Clay on May 12, 2009 12:46:43 GMT -5
A lot of people may find this pretty stupid to post about, but I was wondering if anyone knew a quick way to gain muscle mass. I've worked out on a consistent basis and I eat high protein foods but my body never seems to change any. I'm tired of being skinny. I don't want to take any kind of steroids, so that limits my options a bit. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! ;D
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Post by Xalazi on May 12, 2009 13:30:26 GMT -5
When gaining muscle you basically have three choices: -Proper diet and exercise + the right genetics. Genes go a long way to determining if you can naturally have large muscles or not. The right diet and exercise program can help, but at the end of the day some people just aren't meant to have large muscles. *Note* If you are a small frame person(IE small wrist, small hands, skinny legs, etc) then chances are you won't be able to bulk up easily. -Extreme diet and exercise. Eating nothing but fish 7 days a week, spending hours upon hours at the gym, etc. You get the idea. From my understanding of it, it's not healthy to this. -HGH, Testosterone, or other performance enhancing drugs. They work, but they are risky.
I'm a large guy, not a body builder by any stretch, but in decent shape(6'3, 205lbs). And trust me, being "big" is not everything that is cracked up to be. I'm currently trying to get leaner because of knee pains. Going up the stairs or running sucks big time.
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Post by Clay on May 12, 2009 13:41:44 GMT -5
Thanks Yea, I'm skinny, but tall. I just have this mental issues the way I view myself....but aside from that, I really am too skinny. I'm kind of afraid drugs may be the only real way to get the result I'm wanting.
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Post by BTweety04 on May 12, 2009 14:05:12 GMT -5
Go to GMC and get supplements. They have plenty of stuff that can help you bulk up. Try creatine.
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Post by rockstars on May 12, 2009 14:41:33 GMT -5
Clay, I'll be more than happy to share with you! haha
Let's call it reverse lipo and patent it. Get rich. Etc., etc., etc....
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Post by Clay on May 12, 2009 15:07:58 GMT -5
haha, i'll go for that! thanks guys....i might go to gmc. i'll feel a little awkward asking someone though. "'scuse me, but i want to get big....can you help me get bigger?" i'm sure they'll be used to people asking stuff like this though.
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Post by garbagefiend on May 12, 2009 21:21:43 GMT -5
I'm currently trying to get 'big' too, well not big, I just want to look healthy, firm, and muscular. Not bulky. It's hard to explain what kind of body type I have, I'm about 5'10, I've got a very lean waist, skinny legs, small arms and wrists and what not, but I have naturally large and broad shoulders. I really hope I'm not wasting my time with weights and all the push ups n stuff.
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Post by rockstars on May 13, 2009 8:29:27 GMT -5
I'm built like a football player. And I hate it. Wish I was slimmer and toned but I would probably look awkward. On the other had, I look in the mirror and say, "who is that ginger football stud?" lol
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Post by pdn on May 13, 2009 17:13:56 GMT -5
Yeah, figure out your BMR, and add from there. Your calorie intake must exceed your minimum daily requirements to add muscle. If you do go into GNC, just tell them you're a 'hard gainer.' It's a story they hear every day. You might find this page has some good info: bodybuilding.about.com/od/hardgainers/a/hardgainers.htm
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Post by garbagefiend on May 13, 2009 19:56:33 GMT -5
I'm built like a football player. And I hate it. Wish I was slimmer and toned but I would probably look awkward. On the other had, I look in the mirror and say, "who is that ginger football stud?" lol Oh, you're a ginger?? Awesome! lol
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Post by rockstars on May 18, 2009 8:33:18 GMT -5
I'm built like a football player. And I hate it. Wish I was slimmer and toned but I would probably look awkward. On the other had, I look in the mirror and say, "who is that ginger football stud?" lol Oh, you're a ginger?? Awesome! lol Oh, yes. I blame it on my Irish ancestry. The hair on my head is more brown than it is red, though, and my arms and legs are blond. My goatee and sideburns (and well, some other regions) are red, so I'm totally a ginger. lmao
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Post by garbagefiend on May 19, 2009 2:45:02 GMT -5
Oh, you're a ginger?? Awesome! lol Oh, yes. I blame it on my Irish ancestry. The hair on my head is more brown than it is red, though, and my arms and legs are blond. My goatee and sideburns (and well, some other regions) are red, so I'm totally a ginger. lmao I have two red brothers! lol they're both fiery tempered assholes One of them has bright orange hair, and the other one has very maroon-ish red hair. Think thats the Scottish/Irish ancestry too. I'm the lucky dark haired boy
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Post by rockstars on May 19, 2009 7:59:32 GMT -5
Oh, yes. I blame it on my Irish ancestry. The hair on my head is more brown than it is red, though, and my arms and legs are blond. My goatee and sideburns (and well, some other regions) are red, so I'm totally a ginger. lmao I have two red brothers! lol they're both fiery tempered assholes One of them has bright orange hair, and the other one has very maroon-ish red hair. Think thats the Scottish/Irish ancestry too. I'm the lucky dark haired boy Luckily I'm not a red head. You can only tell if I have sideburns, a beard, of if you have me naked. LOL My boy is one of those lucky dark haired boys. Wish I was one of those... oh, I can dream. If not for anything but the ability to have tan skin and not burn like all hell!
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Post by garbagefiend on May 19, 2009 19:55:26 GMT -5
I have two red brothers! lol they're both fiery tempered assholes One of them has bright orange hair, and the other one has very maroon-ish red hair. Think thats the Scottish/Irish ancestry too. I'm the lucky dark haired boy Luckily I'm not a red head. You can only tell if I have sideburns, a beard, of if you have me naked. LOL My boy is one of those lucky dark haired boys. Wish I was one of those... oh, I can dream. If not for anything but the ability to have tan skin and not burn like all hell! Just don't go fake tan and hair dye, never seems to look right on gingers (see Lohan family) I remember my dickhead brother dying his hair black years ago, he still had red eyebrows, so his friend attempted to dye them too, it was beyond hilarious seeing him with big black bushy eyebrows. Whats even more funny is that afterwards he shaved his eyebrows off to see if it looked better....needless to say, it didn't.
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