WEIGHT GAIN 101

[Simplex]

Im 6'6 (probably 6'7 but I dont like to think Im that tall) and 185 lbs. I hit 190-195 when doing the gym, Kung-Fu, and eating lots about 2 years ago.

This is EXACTLY the thread I was looking for. Ive been trying to figure out what I can do to get big without paying alot of $ for martial arts and the other rubbish I was doing. Can I get some advice on whether this program is good for me, an ecto dude? It has many of the exercises listed by Massive. I have 4 months until I travel, then Ill continue the gym when back. But this seems good, and was recommended here:

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle.do?article=267max2

[myr11]

Wow, that was defintely a great post....a lot i already knew but sometimes u gotta just see it written to follow it! About the amount of time spent in the gym....I have a habit where I spend at least 2 hours in the gym...it always just so happens i finish 2 hours after i start...i am pretty advanced and have an above average body...I am bulking now, but no skinny ectomorph...is it possible that your body can eventually adapt to the amount of time u spend in the gym?

[skinny e]

I just found this site this is good info. Iam skinny guy I been working out at the gym. But can not afford it anymore with other bills I have to pay. I been working out at home doing push ups I seen my chest get some size to it better then when I was work out at the gym what other things sould I do I only have barbell. Thanks for the info on eating I used to weight 120lbs I just weigh myself I gain 5lbs. this is good info.

[Kevin T.]

if you're looking for advice, check out the Fitness FAQ section or start a thread in the Training Discussion section. oh yeah: welcome to JP Fitness [img]smile.gif[/img]

[mgomez41]

great post man this is just what i was looking for thanx

[skinny e]

Iam 123lbs how much protien, cals; etc. Aday

[massive member]

start with determining how many calories you're presently consuming. if you're not gaining weight, add roughly 300 more calories, go 7 days and check your bodyweight. if you havent gained, add 300 more calories and so on and so forth. years ago i was taking in 5600 a day to gain. those days are long gone.

get roughly 40 to 50% of those calories from carbs and split the rest b/w protein and fats. aim for 5-6 meals a day about 3 hours apart from each other. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[TrainingGirl]

I'm new to the site..and am an ecto..it's so hard for me to gain. This is an EXCELLENT post.

[BRITISHBULLDOG]

i agree training girl i have just took a look at this myself i am not an ectomorph but i feel i can learn from it big time,i tend to gain weight easily and see progress quickly!i hope you gain the mass you want,oh and if i where you i would take some photos of yourself now and then take some new ones then compare.Hey i am doing Westside for skinny bastards why not do that?its a great workout and i feel you could gain from it!anyway goodluck

[Stan]

appreciate that advice massive member

[Christov]

Great post! I figured out a lot of this stuff through a few years of info gathering and trial & error. I wish I'd stumbled across it earlier!

[kingbilly25]

Excellent advice. Im new to this site and new to the whole fitness thing. I too am an ecto dude. 5'9", 143lb. My biggest problem is "forgetting" to eat. But I will follow this guide and write things down like what im eating and what exercises im doing etc.

Well.....must get cracking.

Thanks MM