Gaining weight

crj922

Hey I’m relatively new to this app. I am a swimmer and I’m trying to currently gain some muscle and weight for next swim season. I have a slender figure so it is tough for me to gain weight. Any tips and good workout routines for arms, legs, and core. Especially core!!

DancingMoosie

I like stronglifts 5x5, but there are several good beginner lifting programs. There is a thread something like what lifting program works for you? You just have to eat more and lift more. There is no body type that makes it hard to gain weight.

crj922

Thank you sm! Well it’s kinda tough for me because I have a fast metabolism. I’ve been recently doing some workouts for arms and legs. I’ll def check out the thread. Thank you!

sardelsa

Here is the link mentioned by @DancingMoosie
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Pick a program and set MFP to gain 0.5lb per week (eating back exercise calories.. you may have to adjust as you go)

If you have any issues hitting your goals, adding calorie dense food can help. See this thread

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1

crj922

sardelsa wrote: »

Here is the link mentioned by @DancingMoosie
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Pick a program and set MFP to gain 0.5lb per week (eating back exercise calories.. you may have to adjust as you go)

If you have any issues hitting your goals, adding calorie dense food can help. See this thread

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1

Awesome!!! Thank you sm!!!

crj922

Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »

I used to have a problem gaining as well when i first started lifting, fast metabolism problems. Just gotta keep eating that surplus and take in them shakes!

I also started out with stronglifts 5x5 and have gotten great results

Sweet! Thanks sm

Silkysausage

I eat in a surplus 6 times a day and lift 4 days for 5 months now, almost 14 pound gain. You must eat peanut butter at every opportunity

shaf238

Good advice already given, just remember to eat back your exercise calories!

jdscrubs32

Will_Workout_for_food wrote: »

Silkysausage wrote: »

I eat in a surplus 6 times a day and lift 4 days for 5 months now, almost 14 pound gain. You must eat peanut butter at every opportunity

peanut butter is a great way. nice chunk of calories with protein. I recently switched to pbfit so I can have a bit more

Peanut butter mixed into oats/porridge is delicious.