[jeboi7]

So guys, i'm 135 pound right now...looking to add some mass.

I've been working out like a mad man for the past few months but hasn't seen any progress whatsoever.

Maybe it is because I'm not working out hard enough...this local gym I work out doesn't have many machines so maybe that's partially to blame.

I eat lots..I try to eat at least 4 times per day. But I still hasn't gained any weights.....starting to feel hopeless here.

So, how can I gain mass... can you help me out, this question is for those who was able bulk up with success.

[Snowman]

Im assuming you are doing weights and trying to add mass by lifting more. Here are some of my tips ive learned from experience:

1) Well make sure you work out smart and have good form rather than just go by the amount you life. if you have crappy form it doesnt matter how much you work out since it wont do much and is more likely to cause injury (i saw this a lot where i used to work out).

2) try to find somebody to go with and to spot (help) you when doing weights. If you find someone a similar size (if you dont, it doesnt matter) then if you make it into a competition then you may do more. I did this and went up by about 30lbs on benchpress alone during this summer

3) try a bunch of different routines to find what works best for you. lets say if you want to work on shoulders, ask a bigger guy or a trainer some exercises you can do any ask them to make sure you are doing it right. if you go more then twice a week, focus certain days on different muscles and dont be afraid to ask around for help or advice, since i found most people are very approachable.

4) patience is key. it may take months before you start getting a lot stronger and putting on mass but if persistent, it will eventually happen.

hope this helps. what you were asking wasnt too specific, so i may have missed the question

[siefer1322]

stefan your advice is horrible since not once did you mention the most important thing.

[Phil]

Originally Posted by jeboi7

So guys, i'm 135 pound right now...looking to add some mass.

I've been working out like a mad man for the past few months but hasn't seen any progress whatsoever.

Maybe it is because I'm not working out hard enough...this local gym I work out doesn't have many machines so maybe that's partially to blame.

I eat lots..I try to eat at least 4 times per day. But I still hasn't gained any weights.....starting to feel hopeless here.

So, how can I gain mass... can you help me out, this question is for those who was able bulk up with success.

1. As said above me, form > weight. Make sure you are using proper form

2. Eating 4x a day doesn't mean you are eating a lot. I assume at 135 you are a hard gainer, I (cutting weight) eat 7 times a day. Every 2-3 hours.

Diet is the biggest factor, try to calculate out your macros, and make sure you keep a calorie surplus.

[darkstar]

granted I haven't seen the inside of a gym in years but I used to be an international level powerlifter so at one point I new alot about working out. If your just starting out there is no reason to use machines. The are for refining mass or they make real movements easier and less effective. I only ever used free weights and only did big movements like deadlift, squat and bench press. After a bit you can add stuff like overhead press and upright rows and ab work.

If you initially train for strength, mass will be the side effect. I never trained for size and was still the biggest kid school by a mile. It was no coincidence that I was also the only one who did deadlifts. I could deadlift 690lbs at my peak at about 18 at 200lbs drug free and it would have taken two juicers or three football players to lift that and I was still bigger than all of them.

Like the other guys said though make sure you learn how to do stuff with the right form and eat then eat some more then rest. I never worked out more than 3 times a week and was never in the gym for more than 30 min at a time.

[Phil]

darkstar's post gave me the idea to link you this: http://startingstrength.wiki a.com/...AQ:The_Program

it is a good introductory strength program and gives an idea of the kinds of workouts that help you build mass and strength at a beginner-intermediate level. I have used it myself to great results.

[3am Coffee]

GOMAD.

Simple as that, you prolly aren't eating enough by the sounds of it.

[jeboi7]

Damn thanks guys, appreciate all these good tips.

Yee, I've been eating well and everything but it is hard to prepare all that food during school time. Yet, I still see buff dudes in the gym, I don't know how they do it. lol

I try to eat clean, mostly eggs, nuts, and some meat here and there. I do feel hungry during the night but that is cuz I burned so much energy by the end of the day. Walking around the campus is a workout itself. Ha.

I think it is due to my metabolism, I was always skinny. I will try to improve my forms and try to eat more then I do now..(not sure how I can do this on top of school) Thanks for tips fellas, appreciate it.

Btw, check out bodybuilding transformation website.....there are some massive gain! Like ***!

[jeboi7]

How is the pulse gym btw? It is a good gym?

[tyrant]

Be smart man, everyone's situation is unique depending on what body type they have. This should dictate how they should eat and how they should lift, look it up.......because you're definitely a hard gainer.

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by jeboi7

How is the pulse gym btw? It is a good gym?

It is a really good gym (at least to what im used to) since it has tons of equipment and free weights as well as machines. as long as you dont go mid-day then you will rarely have to wait for equipment.

There is also wandering trainers in black polos (i think) if you need help

[RyanC]

Originally Posted by jeboi7

... I do feel hungry during the night but that is cuz I burned so much energy by the end of the day. Walking around the campus is a workout itself. Ha.

I think it is due to my metabolism, I was always skinny. I will try to improve my forms and try to eat more then I do now..(not sure how I can do this on top of school) Thanks for tips fellas, appreciate it.

Btw, check out bodybuilding transformation website.....there are some massive gain! Like ***!

It sounds like you're not replacing enough nutrients used to repair the muscle tissue you're trying to build up during the day. I'm kind of in your predicament too (although its a positive in some sense) in that I can't gain or lose weight at all. :/

You shouldn't be hungry when you go to bed.. if you're losing more energy than you're intaking, you're not going to make much progress.. its just biology.

Your diet is a bit vague.. what specifically do you eat on a day to day basis?

[jeboi7]

I don't know if it is just me but I don't like feeling full before going to bed...I don't know, it just doesn't feel healthy if you know what I mean. I'm starting to question if it is healthy to eat so much just for bodybuilding...lol I mean, is it good for our heart/vessels to be eating so much? I checked out pro bodybuilder's diet, their caloric intake is just unreal.

To be more specific, I eat:

Breakfast: Muffin or Bagel, Bananna, and 1 scoop of whey

Lunch: Food court food (usually teriyaki..like the beef yokisoba) or whatever I can munch out on

Pre-work out: Nuts + sandwich

Post- work out: Whey protein

Dinner: Salmon/lean meat if lucky..mostly eat pasta or sweet potatoes (mashed) with salads

Before going to sleep: Fruits? Another protein shake if I'm feeling bad-ass

[pavlov]

Originally Posted by jeboi7

I don't know if it is just me but I don't like feeling full before going to bed...I don't know, it just doesn't feel healthy if you know what I mean. I'm starting to question if it is healthy to eat so much just for bodybuilding...lol I mean, is it good for our heart/vessels to be eating so much? I checked out pro bodybuilder's diet, their caloric intake is just unreal.

To be more specific, I eat:

Breakfast: Muffin or Bagel, Bananna, and 1 scoop of whey

Lunch: Food court food (usually teriyaki..like the beef yokisoba) or whatever I can munch out on

Pre-work out: Nuts + sandwich

Post- work out: Whey protein

Dinner: Salmon/lean meat if lucky..mostly eat pasta or sweet potatoes (mashed) with salads

Before going to sleep: Fruits? Another protein shake if I'm feeling bad-ass

Just having a quick look at your diet the first thing I can say is your lacking protein. A good rule to follow is about .75g of protein/lb of body weight. If your at 135 lbs you should be taking in about 100 grams of protein a day. Secondly, try to add some carbs post workout. Your muscles are glucose depleted after a work out and they will start to go into a catabolic state as they look for a source of energy. However, the main point here is that you are most likely a hard gainer so you need to EAT EAT EAT!!! Your diet is probably good enough to maintain, definitely not calorie heavy enough to gain.

[JokrJon]

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5...ining-program/

Gained 5 pounds in 2 weeks so far (on week 3 currently).

Not astronomical gains, but it's a 12 week program. Slow and steady.