whats the best way (diet, supplement, lifts) to get “big” muscle? i have a high metabolism and nothing works?
Nick R asked:
ive been working out almost a year and have taken a couple different wheys, and got alright results. i have lots of lean muscle and im skinny - i want to be bigger. i feel like i should be way bigger but its harder with a high metabolism. im a freshman in college. any specific good workouts, diets, ect?
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ive been working out almost a year and have taken a couple different wheys, and got alright results. i have lots of lean muscle and im skinny - i want to be bigger. i feel like i should be way bigger but its harder with a high metabolism. im a freshman in college. any specific good workouts, diets, ect?
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:34 am
If you want to train for size you need to incorporate more compound movements such as squats, deadlifts, and benchpresses in to your routine. Not just some whimpy 3 set of 10 workout, but a real powerlifting workout where your may do 10 sets of 3 at your heaviest weight.
Figure out your resting metabolic rate and add 1000 calories onto that total and break it down over 8 daily meals. If you are not too technical, lets say you weigh 150 pounds, you should try to eat 450-550 calories per meal until you see adequate weight gain. Always make sure to check your body fat weekly so that you do not turn into a fatso with good biceps like many guys I see in the gym.
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