How do I get huge? With the muscles?
26
votes
11answers
15k views
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?
17
votes
6answers
1k views
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 ...
10
votes
3answers
2k views
Does muscle really “turn into” fat?
You often hear people say "My muscle turned into fat" to explain why they used to be strong and in shape but now they are on the somewhat rotund side.
My question is how does that transition actually ...
10
votes
2answers
25k views
Am I gaining fat or muscle - how can I tell?
I've been attempting to do a high-protein calorie-restricted diet, while working out with the Stronglifts 5x5 program since early February. My follow-through for the Stronglifts part has been ...
9
votes
3answers
656 views
How can I gain weight and muscle weight?
I'm a 15 year old teenager, I am terribly underweighted due tot he fact when I was smaller I had nutrition issues (Skipping breakfast on most days, not eating consistent food, eating junk food, etc). ...
9
votes
1answer
274 views
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 ...
8
votes
4answers
3k views
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. ...
8
votes
1answer
122 views
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 ...
8
votes
4answers
566 views
How to compensate for a brownie sundae?
Every now and then I'll indulge in an extravagant dessert, such as a brownie sundae, which contains as many calories as I'd normally eat for dinner. What is the best way to nutritionally compensate ...
7
votes
3answers
3k views
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 ...
7
votes
1answer
2k views
Gaining weight without gaining fat
I've been very health-conscious over the past few years - I've never been overweight, but I've always been motivated to have a fit-looking body and a flat stomach, so I've been very disciplined when ...
7
votes
1answer
370 views
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 ...
6
votes
2answers
557 views
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! :)
6
votes
4answers
2k views
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.
...
6
votes
2answers
139 views
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 ...
6
votes
2answers
250 views
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 ...
5
votes
3answers
3k views
Started lifting again and am gaining weight but my clothes seem to fit better. What is the cause?
I've been lifting consistently for over a month and have noticed that i'm gaining weight (unfortunately) but you wouldn't know by the way my clothes are fitting. I would think that the extra weight ...
5
votes
7answers
15k views
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.
5
votes
3answers
824 views
Gaining weight - carbohydrate and proteins?
I would like to gain some more weight before the summer. How would I achieve that the most effectively?
My current diet is something along the lines of:
7:00 AM
Yoghurt and muesli
Banana
Protein ...
5
votes
3answers
3k views
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?
5
votes
1answer
706 views
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 ...
5
votes
4answers
4k views
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 ...
5
votes
3answers
998 views
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 ...
5
votes
2answers
2k views
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 ...
4
votes
4answers
11k views
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 ...
4
votes
3answers
3k views
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 ...
4
votes
2answers
1k views
I need an effective excercise for wings/chest
I need an effective exercise for chest wings.
Basically my body is normal, but my chest is almost same in width to my lower body and the belly.
I want my chest/wings to be more in width, so it becomes ...
4
votes
3answers
338 views
Gain muscle mass for fat loss
One of my aims is to gain muscle mass to increase fat-burn.
What would be a good way to achieve this?
It should be natural to concentrate on big muscles, but from what I understand legs for example ...
4
votes
1answer
104 views
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 ...
4
votes
1answer
887 views
Daily Health Routine and gaining weight suggestion
I am 23 years old, 5'8" in height. My weight is 56 kg.
My daily schedule is busy, sometimes I can not take my meals on time.
I should gain some muscle as my age is growing, looking like a skinny man.
...
4
votes
2answers
150 views
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 ...
4
votes
0answers
60 views
underweight girl with the intention of gaining weight and muscle [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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 ...
3
votes
3answers
4k views
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, ...
3
votes
4answers
692 views
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 ...
3
votes
2answers
8k views
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 ...
3
votes
3answers
3k views
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 ...
3
votes
2answers
229 views
What plyometric exercises can a person on crutches do?
I have recently fractured my fifth metatarsal while playing football (soccer) and so my usual weekly exercise of running, weightlifting, and football will have to be put on hold for some time.
I am ...
3
votes
1answer
177 views
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 ...
3
votes
1answer
822 views
Weight gain diet for a Pescetarian?
I was weight gaining/lifting about 5 years ago on a diet consisting of a lot of chicken, beef and tuna.
However, I stopped, and have since then stopped eating factory farmed meats, and now have a ...
2
votes
2answers
139 views
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 ...
2
votes
1answer
69 views
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 ...
2
votes
3answers
3k views
How can I consume more calories without feeling bloated?
I am looking to gain muscle but I cant seem to consume more calories without feeling bloated. That feeling masks hunger such a way that I have to skip a meal, thus avoiding caloric excess that is ...
2
votes
4answers
613 views
Weight training starter,can not do chin up.
I have been going to a gym for last three weeks (3-4 times in a week).
During the first two weeks, I have done some cardio, push-ups, chest exercises, pull overs, and push-up dips.
And now my ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
Android Calorie Counter App for Weight Gain?
With my diet, I'm trying to gain weight, and I'm using the following Calorie Counter app to track this:
http://fatsecret.com/connected/android
However the app is all based on losing weight, and ...
2
votes
2answers
144 views
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 ...
2
votes
1answer
475 views
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 ...
2
votes
1answer
977 views
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 ...
1
vote
4answers
502 views
Gain weight while doing sports involving conditioning
Okay, first of all folks, I know there are already some questions about gaining weight.
The question in this case and the main difference with the others is on the conditions to achieve the same ...
1
vote
1answer
89 views
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 ...
1
vote
1answer
792 views
Women's fitness plan for weight (muscle?) gain
I searched on the internet for some women fitness plans for my girlfriend, a but lot of them are to lose weight. But she is slim, and I wanted some training for weight gain, and to strengthen her ...
