Weightlifters/Bodybuilders/Anyone who works out..

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

I started going to gym actively back in February. I've made good gains and gained a small amount (~5lbs). Problem is there are plenty of people I see who are literally twice my size (like in mass) yet I do the same/on par weight for workouts. My brother, older than me, like two inches shorter, little heavier, only beats me on some chest stuff not by alot though ( incline/decline/flat bench) everything else I do the same weight if not a little more than him. Yet he's got mass to him.

Like my biceps are tiny compared to alot of people but I do the same weight as them.

Anything I can take to help me gain mass in my arms/chest/legs? My whole life I've been a skinny twig and now I'm finally filling out but not like I want to. Everybody notices etc but I just want to fill out more. I do take in about 30-35g average daily of protein plus many vitamins etc etc. I do chest/tri's on Monday/Thursday. Legs/shoulders Tuesday/Friday. Back/bi's Wed/Saturday. Sunday off.

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[Pootie 10+ year member]

Protein Protien Protien up your intake to 1g per 1lb of your weight. That will help

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

Well that'd be a shit ton of protein a day lol like 5 times my intake now...

I could do that but hmm....

 

[Pootie 10+ year member]

Well yeah, that's what you need to do and eat or drink a shake every two-three hours

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

protein builds muscle mass //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[cpierce 5,000+ posts]

Nutrition, nutrition, nutrition //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[Rashaddd 5,000+ posts]

You've gained 5 lbs in like 6 months? Especially for someone just starting working out for the first time, you should be able to gain up to 2lb's a week for the first month or two, and then when your body starts to get bigger and more adapted to the work, don't expect more than about 1lb a week max, but 5lb's in 6 months? You either aren't working out really, or you're just not eating enough, I'd guess the latter.

Like the other guy said, at least 1g of protein per lb you weigh, unless you're significantly overweight

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

for a bit there (like end of march through beg. of june) I was mixing two scoops of Whey protein into my muscle milk shakes so that was almost 80g a day..

so should i just do that again but double it I'm guessing?

You've gained 5 lbs in like 6 months? Especially for someone just starting working out for the first time, you should be able to gain up to 2lb's a week for the first month or two, and then when your body starts to get bigger and more adapted to the work, don't expect more than about 1lb a week max, but 5lb's in 6 months? You either aren't working out really, or you're just not eating enough, I'd guess the latter.
Like the other guy said, at least 1g of protein per lb you weigh, unless you're significantly overweight

I eat a good 3000calories a day plus extra protein intake. My metabolism is ridiculous and I hate it. My whole family is that way. I'm under weight and always have been. I don't remember my weight in February but it was only like 143-5 and now I'm about 152. So 7-8lbs at best.

 

[Rashaddd 5,000+ posts]

for a bit there (like end of march through beg. of june) I was mixing two scoops of Whey protein into my muscle milk shakes so that was almost 80g a day..
so should i just do that again but double it I'm guessing?

How much do you weigh, and are you pretty lean as it is?

 

[InhumanAcura 5,000+ posts]

its just your body type. keep at it..eat a lot. takes time..

nice car btw

 

[97gp 5,000+ posts]

Deerhunt always talks about how he's pretty big maybe you should talk to him.

 

[ThomasG 5,000+ posts]

EAT!! You need to eat, a lot. I myself am trying to bulk up. I eat lots of peanut butter and buy gallons of chocolate milk and down them.

Here is a recipe for some homemade protein bars. 1,000 calories a bar!

http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=63562

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

How much do you weigh, and are you pretty lean as it is?

About 152ish on a good day. If I don't eat anything dry weight like 150. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/verymad.gif.3f39c5c2fd57527b671fad3efdfac756.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[ThomasG 5,000+ posts]

About 152ish on a good day. If I don't eat anything dry weight like 150. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/verymad.gif.3f39c5c2fd57527b671fad3efdfac756.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

How tall are you?

 

[shortyg83 10+ year member]

HGH HGH HGH.

lol

I have trouble gaining mass also. Only time I really ever got any bigger was lots of protein and creatine