Guy looking to GAIN muscle

Dub_Step
Dub_Step Posts: 1
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Are there any other men in here that are focusing on putting ON size? I want to focus on putting muscle on while adding the least amount of fat possible. Is there any one here that is in the same boat?

Thanks!

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  • etarbert
    etarbert Posts: 5
    Eat a lot of fish (for protein) and work out a lot as well.
  • ironband
    ironband Posts: 157 Member
    I hope to be doing that in a couple months. Breaking myself down before building myself up...so I'll be watching this thread.
  • polo571
    polo571 Posts: 708 Member
    Check out anything with Tom Venuto. I really like what he has to say.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    I hope to be doing that in a couple months. Breaking myself down before building myself up...so I'll be watching this thread.

    This is pretty much where I am at as well.
    Need to break into the single digit bodyfat %, then a slow clean bulk for me
  • Hassiri
    Hassiri Posts: 35
    check Pauline Nordin's website she has diet plans and amazing workouts
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    There's a fair number of us on here with that goal. Not just men but women too. I'm changing my lifting routine to Rippetoe's Starting Strength and eating lots. I'm not too worried about fat gain. That is, I know my body fat will probably increase, but I can burn that off again later. I'd rather focus on maximizing the strength gains.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    I'm cutting like mad, but will be trying to gain when I get there. I have a couple guys at work gaining. They are taking nitrous something and doing a 5 X 5 system and some of them are getting pretty ripped.

    I'm doing cardio 6 days and lifting 4 days a week, I've been using gym buddy on my ipad to help me out. A local gym most likely has a trainer that can probably tailor something for you as well.
  • happy_travels
    happy_travels Posts: 51 Member
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  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    Are there any other men in here that are focusing on putting ON size? I want to focus on putting muscle on while adding the least amount of fat possible. Is there any one here that is in the same boat?

    Thanks!

    If that is you in your avatar, I don't think you have to worry about getting too fat. If you want to gain muscle, you're going to have to lift on a consistant schedule and end your cycle with low reps and high weight. To maximize muscle mass, make sure you eat lots of calories (cleaner the better) and make sure you are getting enough protein to assist muscle growth.
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    I'm down to 22.8% body fat, so still a long way to go, but have started strenght training as my arms and legs are actually skinny now. My fat is just around my belly. I think I look slim so am close to wanting to build muscle. Am interested to hear any recommendations so will follow this thread.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    Although I do understand some of the guys saying they would rather bulk and then cut....

    I would suggest any new lifter, especially young guys, give this a read first, before choosing the cutting/bulking lifestyle.


    http://www.t-nation.com/portal_includes/articles/2006/06-154-training.html
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