POLL: The weight thread

[Geekbabe]

I'm actually reasonably happy with my weight at this point.I can't be a size 0 or 2 because I don't look good, the actresses might look hot at those sizes,I just look skinny 🙂

 

[rh71]

you know at one point in this poll, + and - were neck and neck.

 

[dcdude]

i want to gain 20-30 pounds


5'10

135

yeah :|

 

[Tylanner]

I'd like to gain about 20-25 muscle..


6'2

175

 

[shabby]

I need to loose maybe 10 lbs, 15 tops. Im 6'1 and 197.
I just finished my 5 month bulk and need to get ripped for the summer 😀

:thumbsup: for rh71's alba collection 😀

 

[Gurck]

I need to lose ~40-50 pounds or so, I'm 6'1" 250, but with a large build and a lot of muscle on me.

 

[SilentZero]

6'2 @ 218 lbs. Perfect weight for me.

 

[CalvinHobbs]

5"10 and 61kg, wanna make it 70-75 kg, i'm amateur bodybuilder, all my friends have gained muscle easily , i'm the only one having some pros..well hope it's gonna work this time

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: calvinHobbs
5"10 and 61kg, wanna make it 70-75 kg, i'm amateur bodybuilder, all my friends have gained muscle easily , i'm the only one having some pros..well hope it's gonna work this time

134lbs and 5'10?

You need to EAT!! Whatever your daily calorie intake is now, increase it by 25%.

 

[CalvinHobbs]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: calvinHobbs
5"10 and 61kg, wanna make it 70-75 kg, i'm amateur bodybuilder, all my friends have gained muscle easily , i'm the only one having some pros..well hope it's gonna work this time

134lbs and 5'10?

You need to EAT!! Whatever your daily calorie intake is now, increase it by 25%.

thanks, is that gonna help or i'll just get a big belly 😉

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Gain.

- M4H

 

[skywhr]

I'm 299 I'd like to be @ 230-240

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: calvinHobbs

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: calvinHobbs
5"10 and 61kg, wanna make it 70-75 kg, i'm amateur bodybuilder, all my friends have gained muscle easily , i'm the only one having some pros..well hope it's gonna work this time

134lbs and 5'10?

You need to EAT!! Whatever your daily calorie intake is now, increase it by 25%.

thanks, is that gonna help or i'll just get a big belly 😉

If you're lifting regularly and smart, but not gaining, upping your calorie intake will add muscle.

By smart, I mean maximizing intensity while minimizing frequency, sets and reps.

This means each body part once a week on a 3 or 4 day split.

Example:

Mon: Chest and tris
Tue: Back
Wed: Off
Thur: Shoulders and bis
Fri: Legs

Do every set to failure within a 6-8 rep range. Two heavy sets per exercise is enough if you know how to maximize intensity.

Example:

Chest day:

2 heavy sets flat bench
2 heavy sets incline
2 heavy sets decline
2 sets fly
2 heavy sets tri extentions
2 heavy sets rope tri push downs

These are examples. Mix it up for what works for you.

Also, ease up on cardio. When bulking, you'll still want some cardio but drop to 3 days a week and low impact/intensity.

If you see some mild fat increase, don't worry. All bodybuilders put on a little fat when bulking. It's better to add a little fat, than to waste time working out and not add muscle. Hard gainers like you have no problem cutting the fat quickly after bulking for 4-6 months at a time.

 

[Rudee]

I always bulk up in the winter to around 230-235, then trim down to about 215-220 for summer so the abs show.