My Muscle gain story

[AndsX]

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It's really nice that i found about this forum since i got lot of information especially the Rippetoe routine. I am even considering chaging my routine to that.

I am trying to build a good program what will help attain my goal. I hate looking skinny


Current Profile:

Age 27
Weight 133 pounds
Height 5' 11
Body Fat 12% (Measured by Trainer)
Body Type: Skinny
Primary Goal: Gain lots of Muscle
Secondary: Keep blood cholesterol in check/reduce belly fat

I have been athletic when I was in high school but after that there wasn't any sport/exercise I was doing which would be the reason for my fat/cholesterol.

I tried doing muscle building on my own an year before didn't work out well .. I can say i sucked big time.. Lost weight

This time I have planned to do it clean and got a trainer at my GYM. Even though he tells how i should do each exercise i am not convinced i am doing everything right to get the muscles i need.

Here is my routine:
I do 3 sets with increasing weight 10x8x6 reps

Monday: Legs/Abs
Core Strengths ,Warm-up
Squad
Dead Lift
Some Hydraulic Leg Extensions
Abs

Wed: Chest/Back
Core Strengths, Warm-up
Incline Press
Cable Crossover
Seated Chest Presses

Dumbbell Bent-over Row
Lat Pull down sitting the opposite way.
Cable On Knee Pull

Friday: Shoulders/Biceps/Forearms
Just started with the trainer on this.

Side Lateral Rise
Dumbbell Presses
Bicep Curl


I do Cardio (Biking) 20 Min in the morning after a 3 Scoop CytoGainer Drink.

Food

I think I am doing pretty well with this since I gained like 3-4 pounds in 2 weeks from the time I started my training and food change(before i wasn't taking any supplements/breakfast). Looks like most of it from fat since I don’t see any difference myself.

I get up very late probably 11ish.///
10.30 am Cyto Gainer 3 Scoop with Soy Milk

12.00 Bread/Turkey or 3 Whites

3.30 : Pasta/Noodles/Rice chicken

5.00: Snack : Protein Bar/Milk

7:30: Snack/some carbs

11:00 Dinner Chicken/Fish Potatoes/Beans

I also try to eat at least one banana/some fruits and getting it to the habit to eating whenever possible.

 

[cuthroat]

Well the first thing is to take in excess calories which means eating alot. I never weighed more than 135 lbs in high school and in four years now have gained over 40lbs. That and get at least 6 hours of sleep a night. That's my 2cents anyhow, Good Luck.

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

Well the first thing is to take in excess calories which means eating alot. I never weighed more than 135 lbs in high school and in four years now have gained over 40lbs. That and get at least 6 hours of sleep a night. That's my 2cents anyhow, Good Luck.

Agreed, you have the right idea eating all the time, but you simply need more food period. Also, I prefer 8+ hrs of sleep. You may consider limiting cardio and "fluff" iso exercises. Everything you do burns more calories, and you will have to eat more to make up for it. It would be better to hit the major exercises (squat, dead, press, bench, row) and leave the iso-crap for a deload later.

 

[AndsX]

Agreed, you have the right idea eating all the time, but you simply need more food period. Also, I prefer 8+ hrs of sleep. You may consider limiting cardio and "fluff" iso exercises. Everything you do burns more calories, and you will have to eat more to make up for it. It would be better to hit the major exercises (squat, dead, press, bench, row) and leave the iso-crap for a deload later.

Do you have to modify my workout routine?

 

[mad dipz]

Do you have to modify my workout routine?

it would be for the better

 

[bigred133]

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It's really nice that i found about this forum since i got lot of information especially the Rippetoe routine. I am even considering chaging my routine to that.

Do it.