I can't put on weight...:O(

themule · 05-03-2004, 10:35 AM

Thanks for that Ian excellent explanation and well worded. Written like a true pro.

dave.

stan666 · 07-03-2004, 10:28 PM

canvey boy--- listen to the nutritional advice these chaps have given, it's damn good and true and will sort you out. As far as training goes, if you're doing 50 reps per set then you're doing about 42 too many!!!!!!!!!!!! To gain strength and size aim to lift eight times max and ensure that the eighth rep is the very last you can possibly manage. And i mean the very last! To make the muscle grow you need to exhaust it and tear the fibres right up, telling it that it needs to be bigger to cope with the potential demand on it. Id imagine the routine you do now will hold you back from gaining size so take my advice bud. p.s aim for 4-6 sets of eight and slightly change reps and the actual exercise every couple of weeks to keep the muscle keen to grow! :twisted:

garethxxx · 08-03-2004, 12:29 AM

Dang that is a lot of reps you are doing.

Try sticking with 4 sets or 5 maximum per exercise. Cause as much stress to your muscle group as possible in your last 2 sets to maximise effort and strain. This will be far more beneficial than loads of reps.

Nutrition is vital, listen to what is said and you will be onto a winner!

TJ · 08-03-2004, 01:28 AM

I would recommend you keep your cardio to a maximum of once a week and no longer than 15 mins (interval training).

Dont do more than 15 reps per set as your not going to become stronger and bigger doing 50 reps.

I would eat alot more food to, it might be that you need in the region of around 4000+ calories to grow. Make sure that you are getting enough Protein and Carbs in ya. Stick to movements that involve a lot of muscles.

It can be frustrating when been small but you can change your body shape through bodybuilding and this has been proven many a times.

If your not a veggie then try eating Tuna, Skinless Chicken Breast, Turkey Breast, Extra Lean Mince, Steak, Low-fat Cottage Cheese, Eggs and Milk.

For your carbs eat things like Wild Rice, Pasta, Potatoes (there the healthest kind).

Make sure that the food you eat is not low in calories, has to be high in nutriants, but calorie dense to gain more mass.

Finally try Steves shop for Creatine, I know he sells it as well as many other good brands that could help you out at some point.

mark · 15-03-2004, 02:09 PM

Hello CanveyBoy

Just as bit of encouragement about a year ago I was weiging just over 10st, through good eating and training I now weigh 12st 8lb. Seriously by eating a diet based on what IANUK said you are guarenteed to start putting on weight.

Good luck mate, let us know how you are getting on

divie · 25-01-2005, 02:01 PM

hI A QUESTION TO MARK, YOU HAVE GAINED WIEGHT WELL DONE I HAVE GAINED A STONE IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS BUT I DONT LOOK ANY DIFFERENT.HAS THE WIEGHT YOU HAVE GAINED ALTERED YOUR PHYSIQUE?

Anonymous · 25-01-2005, 02:46 PM

you have pm.

divie · 25-01-2005, 03:10 PM

What do you mean YOU HAVE PM,

Garry_8472 · 25-01-2005, 07:17 PM

he means you got a private message. A stone in weight spread over your body will be hard to notice especially as you see yourself every day it makes it hard to notice changes and most body builders dont think they look as big as they are. take a phot now and another one in 3 or six months stood in the same place with the same lighting conditions then compare.

05-03-2004, 10:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	re Thanks for that Ian excellent explanation and well worded. Written like a true pro. dave.

07-03-2004, 10:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
stan666 Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: fleet - hants Posts: 37 Rep Power:	canvey boy--- listen to the nutritional advice these chaps have given, it's damn good and true and will sort you out. As far as training goes, if you're doing 50 reps per set then you're doing about 42 too many!!!!!!!!!!!! To gain strength and size aim to lift eight times max and ensure that the eighth rep is the very last you can possibly manage. And i mean the very last! To make the muscle grow you need to exhaust it and tear the fibres right up, telling it that it needs to be bigger to cope with the potential demand on it. Id imagine the routine you do now will hold you back from gaining size so take my advice bud. p.s aim for 4-6 sets of eight and slightly change reps and the actual exercise every couple of weeks to keep the muscle keen to grow! :twisted: ______________________ no pain no gain

08-03-2004, 12:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
garethxxx Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 190 Rep Power:	Dang that is a lot of reps you are doing. Try sticking with 4 sets or 5 maximum per exercise. Cause as much stress to your muscle group as possible in your last 2 sets to maximise effort and strain. This will be far more beneficial than loads of reps. Nutrition is vital, listen to what is said and you will be onto a winner! ______________________ "Living life at 18stone 10lbs is painful. Losing weight is a challenge. Feeling better about yourself after losing 6 stone...now thats worth it" Gareth Lock 01/01/04

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Garry_8472 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north east Posts: 255 Rep Power:	he means you got a private message. A stone in weight spread over your body will be hard to notice especially as you see yourself every day it makes it hard to notice changes and most body builders dont think they look as big as they are. take a phot now and another one in 3 or six months stood in the same place with the same lighting conditions then compare. ______________________ If its not nailed down EAT it.

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08-03-2004, 01:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
TJ Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Gym Posts: 269 Rep Power:	I would recommend you keep your cardio to a maximum of once a week and no longer than 15 mins (interval training). Dont do more than 15 reps per set as your not going to become stronger and bigger doing 50 reps. I would eat alot more food to, it might be that you need in the region of around 4000+ calories to grow. Make sure that you are getting enough Protein and Carbs in ya. Stick to movements that involve a lot of muscles. It can be frustrating when been small but you can change your body shape through bodybuilding and this has been proven many a times. If your not a veggie then try eating Tuna, Skinless Chicken Breast, Turkey Breast, Extra Lean Mince, Steak, Low-fat Cottage Cheese, Eggs and Milk. For your carbs eat things like Wild Rice, Pasta, Potatoes (there the healthest kind). Make sure that the food you eat is not low in calories, has to be high in nutriants, but calorie dense to gain more mass. Finally try Steves shop for Creatine, I know he sells it as well as many other good brands that could help you out at some point.

15-03-2004, 02:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
mark Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: England Posts: 365 Rep Power:	Hello CanveyBoy Just as bit of encouragement about a year ago I was weiging just over 10st, through good eating and training I now weigh 12st 8lb. Seriously by eating a diet based on what IANUK said you are guarenteed to start putting on weight. Good luck mate, let us know how you are getting on

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divie Making Progress Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: somerset Posts: 436 Rep Power:	hI A QUESTION TO MARK, YOU HAVE GAINED WIEGHT WELL DONE I HAVE GAINED A STONE IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS BUT I DONT LOOK ANY DIFFERENT.HAS THE WIEGHT YOU HAVE GAINED ALTERED YOUR PHYSIQUE?

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Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	you have pm.

25-01-2005, 03:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
divie Making Progress Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: somerset Posts: 436 Rep Power:	What do you mean YOU HAVE PM,