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Gaining weight in the right places?

Cherriibomb17
Cherriibomb17 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hey guys. I'm new to this but I'm 18, 5'6 and only 95 pounds. I wanna be around 120 and have some muscle. Any suggestions? :)

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  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Eat at a small calorie surplus with adequate protein while lifting weights (to make sure you put on mostly muscle). That the short of it but you should pick a program that focuses on building muscle in the specific areas you'd like to target (glutes, quads, back, biceps, whatever) and one that's designed for adding mass.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Welcome to MFP!!

    Read this and the stickies at the top of the Gaining Weight board

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10226536/bulking-for-beginners
  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
    Yup, those are good suggestions. Lift and eat a surplus.
    Do keep in mind that even in the most ideal situation, for men gains will be 50/50 fat and muscle. Women usually gain at a 75/25 fat to muscle ratio.
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