Gr8KarmaSF;4781925; said:
I think I remember seeing a jacked up avatar for you. You into lifting?
weight lifters? Need help...
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I think I remember seeing a jacked up avatar for you. You into lifting?
creepyoldguy;4781933; said:
LOL - Yes, I lift but not for competition or anything. Its more of a healthy lifestyle choice. Though I wouldnt mind gaining about 10 more pounds and then I think I would be completely satisfied to just maintain.
Ive been told by others that Im considered a "hard weight gainer" and that once my metabolism slows down that I will gain more, any truth to this?
Gr8KarmaSF;4781997; said:
1.) Put up some pics!
2.) If you're metabolism slows down, it will be easier for you to put on fat, but not necessarily muscle (which, I assume you want muscle).
Here are 3 body types: Ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph. Do a little research on them, that may help you understand your body a little more. Judging by the one picture I saw of you, you are either an ectomorph or mesomorph.
Guess I would say Im a Ectomorph. Here is a back pic taken recently...
Im only 5'5" and 150lbs. SORRY TO DERAIL - let me know and Ill start my own thread!
Im only 5'5" and 150lbs. SORRY TO DERAIL - let me know and Ill start my own thread!
Nice read...
ECTOMORPH:
This type would seem to consist of every man who ever played in the NBA, minus Charles Barkley and Shaquille ONeal. Ectomorphs are generally lean and mean but have a hard time packing on the muscle.
Thus, the best way to deal with such stingy genetics is to eat, eat, and eat some more. Adding an extra thousand or two calories is not only acceptable, its probably encouraged. Five substantial meals a day, favoring the carbohydrates heavily while consuming ample amounts of protein, is the best way to sprout growth into the muscle mass youre looking for.
When it comes to the weights, do not be stingy. Intensity plus strength equals size, and you should be churning out intensely productive sets, designed to tear up the muscle tissue and spurt new growth.
ENDOMORPH:
Now, take every offensive and defensive lineman in the NFL (minus nobody) and youll have yourself a nice collection of endomorphs.
Endomorphs are generally what most people consider stocky creatures, many of them having short but thick, thick limbs and heavy bones. Many endomorphs desire a leaner, more defined look, and should try cutting the fats down to a minimum. Lean protein sources are generally recommended here, anything from fish and turkey to egg whites. Meanwhile, an endomorphs intake should consist of about seven smaller-portioned meals throughout the day, a sly method of boosting metabolism and burning fats and calories.
Cardiovascular regimens anything from swimming to biking is essential for endomorphs looking to trim down. Thirty minutes per day, four days a week, will keep the jelly out of the belly. Meanwhile, weight training should contain sets of several repetitions at a moderate weight, with limited time spent between sets.
MESOMORPH:
Mesomorphs, in one sense, are the luckiest of the three. Mesomorphs have the tendency to be muscular and ripped, maintaining the best attributes of both the ectomorphs and the endomorphs.
Mesomorphs must basically follow the general guidelines of healthy eating and exercise to maintain the desirable physiques that theyre genetics have so kindly blessed them with. A mesomorph should consume a gram of protein a day for every pound of his or her bodyweight, while taking in around six frequent meals per day. Perhaps the most imposing obstacle for the mesomorph is overconfidence. Because a mesomorph can generally build muscle and shed away fat with considerable ease, he often becomes lazy and apathetic to eating binges and lulls in exercise, maintaining faith that his favorable genetics will bail him out of such consequences. Like anyone else, a mesomorph must blend a sturdy diet and solid exercise program into his everyday routine.
ECTOMORPH:
This type would seem to consist of every man who ever played in the NBA, minus Charles Barkley and Shaquille ONeal. Ectomorphs are generally lean and mean but have a hard time packing on the muscle.
Thus, the best way to deal with such stingy genetics is to eat, eat, and eat some more. Adding an extra thousand or two calories is not only acceptable, its probably encouraged. Five substantial meals a day, favoring the carbohydrates heavily while consuming ample amounts of protein, is the best way to sprout growth into the muscle mass youre looking for.
When it comes to the weights, do not be stingy. Intensity plus strength equals size, and you should be churning out intensely productive sets, designed to tear up the muscle tissue and spurt new growth.
ENDOMORPH:
Now, take every offensive and defensive lineman in the NFL (minus nobody) and youll have yourself a nice collection of endomorphs.
Endomorphs are generally what most people consider stocky creatures, many of them having short but thick, thick limbs and heavy bones. Many endomorphs desire a leaner, more defined look, and should try cutting the fats down to a minimum. Lean protein sources are generally recommended here, anything from fish and turkey to egg whites. Meanwhile, an endomorphs intake should consist of about seven smaller-portioned meals throughout the day, a sly method of boosting metabolism and burning fats and calories.
Cardiovascular regimens anything from swimming to biking is essential for endomorphs looking to trim down. Thirty minutes per day, four days a week, will keep the jelly out of the belly. Meanwhile, weight training should contain sets of several repetitions at a moderate weight, with limited time spent between sets.
MESOMORPH:
Mesomorphs, in one sense, are the luckiest of the three. Mesomorphs have the tendency to be muscular and ripped, maintaining the best attributes of both the ectomorphs and the endomorphs.
Mesomorphs must basically follow the general guidelines of healthy eating and exercise to maintain the desirable physiques that theyre genetics have so kindly blessed them with. A mesomorph should consume a gram of protein a day for every pound of his or her bodyweight, while taking in around six frequent meals per day. Perhaps the most imposing obstacle for the mesomorph is overconfidence. Because a mesomorph can generally build muscle and shed away fat with considerable ease, he often becomes lazy and apathetic to eating binges and lulls in exercise, maintaining faith that his favorable genetics will bail him out of such consequences. Like anyone else, a mesomorph must blend a sturdy diet and solid exercise program into his everyday routine.
creepyoldguy, i'd be down if you weren't actually creepy ahaha
my goal is to basically look like a more natural version of my avatar if that is possible..
like i said before i'm 6'0, 178 atm
and can't get mass for the life of me.
goal in life bench 450, squat perfectly 800 and dead around the same, but be huge but not overly huge like most bodybuilders today..
my goal is to basically look like a more natural version of my avatar if that is possible..
like i said before i'm 6'0, 178 atm
and can't get mass for the life of me.
goal in life bench 450, squat perfectly 800 and dead around the same, but be huge but not overly huge like most bodybuilders today..
