How To Pack on the Pounds Quickly



Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2009

by Bill Davis

One thing all aspiring bodybuilders and weight trainers want to do is bulk up fast, but many fail because they don't know how or don't follow proper weight gaining principles.

First things first. You need to decide how you want to pack on the pounds: Are you really skinny and adding muscle with a little bit of fat would be cool? Or, do you want to put on muscle without the fat?

In either case, the main component of your weigh-gain regiment is food. Get used to eating 6-8 times a day, high protein, moderate carbs, moderate fat. You'll be on an Atkins-like diet, only you won't be limiting your calories.

Eat plenty of beef, chicken, and fish. Eggs and milk will be dietary staples. Pick up a weight gainer powder at your local GNC. On workout days, drink a shake before and after your workout, plus carry a bottle of it around with you all day, sipping constantly. Doing so will keep your nitrogen levels consistent and high.

A second important aspect to gaining weight is prudent progressive resistant weight training. You have to train fairly intensely and build your poundages, sets, and reps as you see fit. Train sparingly, however, as the body needs only a sufficient amount of stimulation to grow, and it need all the rest it can get.

Which, of course, brings me to the last factor you'll need to consider: Rest. Your muscles will grow, but only if forced to grow and given enough time not only to recover, but to rebuild bigger than before.

Try to get 8 hours of sleep, along with an occasional nap after lunch.

That's it in a nutshell. If you want to get more information about how to pack on the pounds, take a look at the Hardgainer Manifesto

Bill is an expert in the fitness field. If you have a fitness-related question, Ask the Fitness Unguru. For even more muscle-building and fitness tips, visit Muscle-Build.com.
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