Help Need to Gain 30lbs

miguel323 · 10-Aug-05, 06:48 PM

Hey whats going on everyone? Well i was hoping to get advice from all u to help me achieve my goal. I've tried to gain weight on my own but i've always failed. I wish to gain 30lbs to build into muscle.

mrzool · 10-Aug-05, 07:44 PM

well, the way i gained by 25 pounds in 3 months
was to 1. buy Serious Mass supllemnt and then go to gym 3 times a week

Karl · 10-Aug-05, 08:43 PM

What kind of workout are you currently doing?
What is a typical days diet for you?
If you are just starting to train, then putting on weight shouldn't be a problem.

W8LFTR · 10-Aug-05, 08:50 PM

Alright so you've probably heard the usual, eat at least 30g of protein every 2 hours, have a shake before and after you lift but here's something you probably haven't heard.

When gaining weight you need to focus as much time on your rest periods as you do your training periods simply because it is during those rest periods that your muscle/weight is growing.

So lift heavy, sets of about 6-8 reps, always go to failure, lift with a spotter so you can get those last 2 reps that burn at the end, eat your face off and make sure your muscles are not sore at all before you lift the body part again.

**Shen** · 10-Aug-05, 11:33 PM

I'm fairly sure that muscle burn/doms has no reflection on if your muscle are recovered yet. I'm thinking that the burn is acid built up in your muscles or if its really really painfully sore for a while then its somethin thats been injured. I could be wrong though. Anybody know?

booze · 11-Aug-05, 02:29 AM

depends on what sort of sore it is....you will usually be able to tell the difference between doms and injury......doms feel good, injury doesnt

scud · 11-Aug-05, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by W8LFTR

eat at least 30g of protein every 2 hours

and don't forget the carbs and fats. refer the nutrition section here

Symzie · 11-Aug-05, 06:01 AM

There's no need to train to failure. People get results doing it and other people get better results not doing it, do what you prefer.

Massive eating by John Berardi is a good place to start.

As for training, most of the well known routines will work - HST, 5X5, 3X8 they all work if you rest and eat enough (of the right things). It takes time and effort. It also takes some reading and use of the search button

**Jaster** · 11-Aug-05, 06:53 AM

I have posted this before.

To put on mass it's pretty easy.
Eat clean eat big.
Lifting Now I know this sounds like it's not much but if done with the right weight it will kill!
Use a weight you can lift 8 reps with good form.
Lift 10 reps each 3 - 4 sets
Day 1
Dead lift, Bent over row, Pull ups, Barbell curl. (You can add in Incline DB curl or Preacher DB curl)
Day 2 rest
Day 3
Flat Bench, Incline Bench, Military Press, Jaster Shrug, Triceps push down. (You can add Skull Crushers or Triceps over head press or Dips)
Day 4 rest
Day 5
Squats, Calf raise, Leg Curl, Leg extension (You can add Box squats or Front Squats)
Day 6 Rest
Day 7 Rest
Repeat

Vas85 · 11-Aug-05, 09:57 AM

Our man Jaster summarised it all, i think he didn't mention directly cutting out Cardio, so i will myself

(sorry if i misread something).

but Don't Do Cardio... that is the biggest mass preventer in my opinion, until you gain that 30lb's then include cardio there after to do your body good.

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Originally Posted by booze

depends on what sort of sore it is....you will usually be able to tell the difference between doms and injury......doms feel good, injury doesnt

that summed it up nicely booze lol...

**maverick** · 11-Aug-05, 10:04 AM

I always do at least one cardio session a week when bulking up, just so I don't hate it when I start doing it more frequently when cutting. Its gonna be your diet more than anything that will make you grow. Take a workout like jaster's or Max-OT or anything else abit structured, just to keep you on track. Add to that a clean diet where you take in 500 more calories than you need a day and adequate rest and you'll grow.

What's your diet like and what is your maintenance calorie intake for your current activity level?

Klinger · 11-Aug-05, 10:27 AM

Try Jaster's routine. Eat like a beast, as has been recommended. Walk on a treadmill 1 or 2 times a week just to elevate your heart rate a tad. Stay out of your fat-burning zone and you won't loss any mass you put on.

candyass · 11-Aug-05, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Shen

I'm fairly sure that muscle burn/doms has no reflection on if your muscle are recovered yet. I'm thinking that the burn is acid built up in your muscles or if its really really painfully sore for a while then its somethin thats been injured. I could be wrong though. Anybody know?

you're not wrong. no connection to muscle growth at all.