How do I get huge? With the muscles?
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I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
I am a man in my twenties. Although I am 5 feet 6 inches tall, I weigh only 100 pounds. I want to gain weight as soon as possible. How do I gain weight and muscle as fast as possible?
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How important is it to gain weight for weightlifting (build muscles)?
since a year i go to the fitness-center, first once a week, since 4 months i'm trying to strictly go 2 (or 3) times per week. there i train multiple things (biceps, triceps, back, belly, shoulders, ...
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Oats a negative aspect for skinny people? [duplicate]
I am underweight and skinny, I am 5.8 and only 120lbs.
I eat a blended shake of milk, oats and banana. I hear that oats is not good to advantage for people looking on to put some mass.
Is this ...
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how to gain weight without joining gym [duplicate]
I Am Rachit Chopra a clg students.
Basically regulatory I go to clg and after in evening time I go to my dad's office to experience some good thing, Because this is my final year of clg. So, after I ...
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I want to gain weight. 15 KGs in 5 months [duplicate]
I am 28 Years old Male. My height is 5.6 feet, and weight is 45 KG. My BMI is 17, and I am underweight.
I look very skinny, and I get insulted by many people when I am in public gatherings like ...
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Should I do cardio if I want to gain muscle weight and lose fat?
I'm 24, 1,83 cm and 70kg (6ft 0in, 155 lbs). Technically I'm not underweight but I could use some bulk. I have started doing some weight training (about 3 days a week) and I plan to get a personal ...
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0answers
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Need advise on weight gaining [duplicate]
I have very less weight compare to my height.
My Gym coach is suggesting me to purchase Weight Gainer & Supplement.
Please advise if using weight gainer/supplement is good for health ? (Suggest ...
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Benefits to sumo, intentional fat-building
What are the benefits, if any, to the diet, physical conditioning and body-engineering typically associated with sumo? Can an individual intentionally build large amounts of fat in a way that could ...
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I need some tips in increasing my weight and body sturcture [closed]
i am here to ask how can i increase my weight, and shape up my body.
I eat following stuff daily:
Morning Breakfast at 6:00 am - Milk, Mix fruit Museli, tea
Morning Breakfast at 10:00 am - fried ...
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2answers
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I am hitting walls with my lifts, how can I progress?
I've been working out at the gym for a fair few years now (around 6). Started by just going with a friend doing random weights. Then progressed to muscle groups. For the last 6 months I have been ...
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2answers
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Foods for gaining muscle for a new gym guy [duplicate]
I am going to gym and doing weight lift and other exercise for last three months,my target is to gain weight and muscle.Unfortunately I didnt gain weight and my muscle didnt increase(bicep and tricep ...
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Will frequent training on a boxing bag have the same inhibiting effects for mass gaining as lots of running?
I love using a boxing bag. Before I got serious about hitting the gym and putting on size, I used my bag up to two times per day for 30-60 minutes each session. I was very strong even without lifting ...
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3answers
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How does working out for a week then resting for a week affect me? [closed]
I have a job where I'm away from my home and my regular day to day life. At home I usually bike ride every day 7-12 miles a day, or run 3-5. Then skateboard in the afternoon for a few hours with my ...
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4answers
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How to gain weight for a naturally thin person?
I am a guy who haven't been working out(exercising) throughout my life. I live a very sedentary live, mostly at my desk reading books or using my computer. The nature of my field of work requires me ...
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How to gain weight without supplements and non veg
I am a 22-year-old eggetarian guy. I hate all non-vegetarian food, so changing my diet is not an option for me. I eat milk shakes, milk products, and eggs every day.
I have tried all protein milk, ...
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2answers
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Is my mass gainer supplement ideal?
Let me describe myself:
I have been weightlifting since I graduated (2010). Before graduation I weighed close to 120lbs, now I weigh (on a good day) 163lbs (I'm 5' 11"). I have plenty of definition ...
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Small woman and want to get bigger
I'm a 35 year old woman and I weigh 105. I want to gain 20 pounds and add shape to my figure. I know what I need to do to gain weight, but what exercises can i do that will help me maintain the ...
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Can I gain weight in a healthy way without any strength training?
I have a slim body (5'9", 64kg) and I would like to gain some weight (~72kg) in a healthy way (not by adding fat) I don't want to do any kind of weight lifting, push-ups or pull-up.
Is this ...
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Can I gain weight using diet, running and resistance training?
I am setting a goal to gain ~8kg in 3 months. I have an average body build.
I know that to gain weight I need to increase daily Calorie intake and do exercise.
I don't want to hire a personal trainer ...
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Is it possible to gain weight eating only fruits and vegetables?
I've read somewhere that if you eat the right combination of fruits and veggies you can actually gain weight. So will eating 2,000 calories worth of fruits and vegetables make you gain weight as if ...
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3answers
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Started weight training, but cannot see progress
I am 23 years old, my height is 5'8" and weight is 56kg. I have been going to the gym for the last two months. my target is to gain muscle and weight.
After doing some initial routine (without ...
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Home weight gaining exercise list
I am 23, software engineer in profession. My height is 5'8" and I weigh around 57+.
I want to gain some more weight with a better shape. But unfortunately I don't have enough time to go to a gym. I am ...
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What can I do to start gaining weight?
I am 6 ft tall 20year old boy. I currently weigh 60Kgs.
I take regular diet which consists of morning breakfast, milk, day lunch, evening snacks, dinner and half liter milk in night as well.
In spite ...
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High Calorie Diet for Vegan [closed]
I really want to gain weight. What are the highest calorie foods that a vegan could eat in order to gain weight?
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Is it true that you can eat anything you want within 15 minutes of working out without putting on weight?
A friend of mine told me that you can pretty much eat whatever you want within about 15 minutes of a big exercise session without putting on weight. I can't really understand the science behind this. ...
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1answer
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I want to increase my weight and mass on face [closed]
I am very thin, want to increase my weight and mass on face. What should I do?
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About gaining weight [duplicate]
I'm 19 years old, 5"7 tall and weight 45kg.
What should I do to gain at least 10kg within 1 month without supplements? And is my height normal?
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1answer
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Is there a weight gain formula for young children?
I am looking for a formula to help me work out the following:
On average, how many calories would a 3 year old (weighing 11kg) have to consume daily to weigh 16kg by the time she is 4 years old?
The ...
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1answer
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Body building and gaining weight
I'm 5'10" tall and weight only 56kg. I'm trying to be massive and doing some workout daily, like push ups for at least 30 minutes, with two breaks. In the last 6 months I gained only 5kg.
I'm quite ...
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1answer
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Can I work my arms every other day?
As I understand it arms recover quite quickly (24 hours or less). Arms are, without a doubt, my weakest point. I've been blessed with good leg genetics but my arms are completely out of proportion in ...
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underweight girl with the intention of gaining weight and muscle [duplicate]
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I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
I'm a 20 year old girl and underweight. I'd like to gain more weight so I do not look like a skinny girl. I'm in need ...
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Does weight come off where it went on?
Although we know we can't target where weight comes off, if someone gained 20 pounds of fat and then lost 20 pounds of fat with no muscle gain or loss, would they look the same as before? Could it go ...
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Are there any advantages of being an ectomorph?
It can be on fitness, sports or just plain daily life.
Everything I hear and know about ectomorphs is:
They struggle to gain weight (be it fat or muscle) and they tend to lose the gains easily.
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Maintaining a healthy body for a teenager [duplicate]
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I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
I am a 18 yr old guy with height of 6 ft. I have had a thin body from my childhood. My weight is around 66 kg. ...
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how to have big muscles for one who have been trying but have not seen any change? [duplicate]
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I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
Hey I am 15 years old and i am so underweight. I am 5 feet 7 inches and i am 100 pounds. I have tried everything. I ...
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Gyming does not add bulk to my body, it only puts my body into good shape
I am a 23 year old, 5 foot 5 inches tall, 52 kg male. Judging by my BMI, I'm not underweight, but I still look skinny. I am not weak (I think) as I can do 60 push ups (20-20-20), 10-12 pulls ups and ...
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Low weight causing health problems
I'm a 20 year old man. My height is 162cm (approx. 5feet 4in) but my weight is only 42kg (approx 92 pounds). This makes my BMI to be approx 16.00. The low weight is not genetic or the result of any ...
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Will weight gain improve performance in competitive swimming?
I am at the low end of my healthy weight (Female, 22years old, 116pounds, 5'5). As a competitive swimmer, I am wondering whether putting on weight will improve my swimming performance?
Thanks! :)
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Weight gained using GOMAD strategy
@DaveLiepmann recommended drinking one gallon of milk a day for gaining quick mass. It does look like a good idea as it is discussed on stronglifts as well.
But another article suggested it is not ...
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How can I structure going to the gym twice per day?
I have been going to the gym for almost 3 months now, focusing on gaining size. I have been going 5 nights per week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) and have noticed good gains, ...
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Why did I not gain weight when having 4000 calories a day?
I'm about 6ft high and weigh 175 pound, age 26.
For the last few years, I have lived a fairly sedentary lifestyle, easily consuming about 4000 calories per day.
What I would like to know is why if ...
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Nutrition while dancing Salsa
I'm underweight (54 kg / 181cm) and therefore want to gain weight. I'm frequently going social Salsa dancing. On a usual night I'm around 4 hours at the Salsa club. Around 2/3 of the time I'm dancing.
...
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1answer
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Best practice for beginners to gain weight [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
I'm doing some basic workout i.e. push-ups for approximately, last 9 months. I have gained 7 kilograms during that ...
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How long should I intake weight gainers?
I am trying to gain long-term (permanent) weight and got a weight gainer (mutant mass), the bag specify:
Over 1,060 calories per serving
2 shakes a day.
Is it possible or recommendable to intake ...
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1answer
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What are the foods that are low in fat but high in calories? [closed]
Can you cite the foods that are low in fat but high in calories?
I'm 21, male, around 5'7" tall and I'm kinda skinny. I've read online that one of the things I should consider to gain weight is ...
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How can I gain a lot of weight in one month? [duplicate]
I want to gain around 10 kg in one month, is this possible?
If so, what would be the healthiest way of doing so?
I'm 23 years old and weigh 56 kg with a height of ~6 ft.
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Gaining without workout
can you guys please suggest me a dieting plan or something to gain weight or to add some muscle around my body and face. I'm a 21 year old guy , very slim for my age and want to gain weight really ...
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Starting Strength: How do I know when I should cut?
I've been bulking since I started lifting (Starting Strength path, two months in) but have started wondering this week - when do I cut? Is this purely when I can no longer stand the fat that ...
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Eating too many nuts for weight gain
I plan on eating at least 100-200g of mixed nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds, etc.) everyday (on top of regular diet) for the purpose of gaining weight. I was wondering, can eating too much nuts cause ...
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Does eating late at night cause weight gain?
I like to keep a latish schedule, sleeping often around 2-3 AM, I'm often eating odds and ends late at night. If someone eats Meals A, B & C of certain calorie content, and then timeshifts his ...
