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plank00000 · #1 2007-06-04, 23:31

OK this is just an addition to my overall research.

I have started using dumbells and working out, fork inda rehabilitation purposes (long story).
Anyways, my main problem is eating enough.

I am 5'10" and very skinny, i eat about 1 meal a day.
I am going to force myself to eat 4 meals a day over time.
is there any point even bothering with weights til i get to eating 4 meals a day?
I am considering buying some of thme high calorie powder stuff, is this basically the same fuel as eating without "filling me up" so to speak?
i am not bothered about putting on a few extra pounds, any weight is a plus.

My usual workout (i have am a n00b) consists of:
Warming up- starjumps pressups situps or obut 10 mins
stretching all muscles
workin out with dumbells, doin bout 40 reps of each muscle, bout 12 different things for 2 hours,
then i go out and skate for a bit or osmething, then take a shower.
i use dumbells that weigh 15 pounds each.
i do this everyday.

i cannot afford any equipment, i will consider goin to the gym when i am a little bit buff...

ok any advice? i'd just like your opinions please.

Synthetic Ant · #2 2007-06-04, 23:49

I'm just going to say that you are probably right in thinking that your workout isn't doing much. 1 meal a day isn't giving you anything to build the muscle with. You need to be eating a decent amount of food in order to build yourself up.

Also, I'd suggest getting some heavier weights after you start eating more. If you can't afford it, just try looking into a greater variety of dumbell and body weight exercises.

I'mAfraidofJapan · #3 2007-06-05, 00:31

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Originally Posted by plank00000 View Post

OK this is just an addition to my overall research.

I have started using dumbells and working out, fork inda rehabilitation purposes (long story).
Anyways, my main problem is eating enough.

I am 5'10" and very skinny, i eat about 1 meal a day.
I am going to force myself to eat 4 meals a day over time.
is there any point even bothering with weights til i get to eating 4 meals a day?
I am considering buying some of thme high calorie powder stuff, is this basically the same fuel as eating without "filling me up" so to speak?
i am not bothered about putting on a few extra pounds, any weight is a plus.

My usual workout (i have am a n00b) consists of:
Warming up- starjumps pressups situps or obut 10 mins
stretching all muscles
workin out with dumbells, doin bout 40 reps of each muscle, bout 12 different things for 2 hours,
then i go out and skate for a bit or osmething, then take a shower.
i use dumbells that weigh 15 pounds each.
i do this everyday.

i cannot afford any equipment, i will consider goin to the gym when i am a little bit buff...

ok any advice? i'd just like your opinions please.

If you want to gain muscle, just eat more protein, get GOOD vitamins, and work out military style. Chin Ups, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and such and such. You don't need a gym membership to get strong.

Ripsaw3689 · #4 2007-06-05, 01:25

you need to eat more. if you lift and eat 1 meal a day you will lose muscle, because your body is just burning extra calories and isnt supplied with any, so it will eat your muscles. Try to keep your workout to under an hour, because workout out too long can cause your body to go into a catabolic state, which means it will break down muscle tissue.

Main thing

-eat more, 6 meals per day, every 3 hours
-Dont work the same muscles every day, give at least two days for them to recover. You gain muscle when you are resting, not lifting
-Keep workouts under an hour

Parallax · #5 2007-06-05, 01:30

No offense, but that's a horrible routine.

I'm now going to give the same advice I always give whenever a skinny kid wants to put on some muscle:

1. Get a gym membership.

2. Get a copy of this book: www.StartingStrength.com

3. Read it, memorize it, and apply it.

4. EAT.

john_deer · #6 2007-06-06, 03:24

You wanna lift generally about 3 sets of 8-10 reps for gains in strength and mass, also this is important because your skinny. Eat ALOT more maybe the weight gaining supplement is a good idea but only if you eat more meals a day. Then take the supplement before bed or anytime where your the most hungry. Get something high in protien, calories, and carbs.

HARDMAN · #7 2007-06-06, 03:53

Honestly, 40 rep exercises for 2 hours is nothing more than an endurance workout. The only way to gain strength and "get buff" is to lift heavy weights, I'm talking about weights you can only do 8 reps with for the specific exercise.

If you don't want to go to a gym, there are several bodyweight exercises you want to focus on: pushups, pullups, dips, pushups, and lunges. Throw your weights into a backpack and wear that for extra resistance. Bring your arms closer together or elevate your legs on a chair to make your pushups harder.

As for your little 15 pound weights, the only things I would use those for would be wrist curls, military press, and possibly some bicep curls. Be creative and look for other heavy things to lift, like furniture in your house or big sandbags. Sometimes I deadlift my dog for fun (he weighs 100 pounds).

Also, you need to set an exact time to eat each meal. Set your alarm clock, and when it goes off at the set time, force yourself to eat a meal.

alexoner · #8 2007-06-06, 07:35

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Sometimes I deadlift my dog for fun (he weighs 100 pounds)

LOL..

thekingfish911 · #9 2007-06-06, 17:47

You must have a lot of dedication to stick to a routine like that.

I bought some bumbles handles that you can screw weights onto. I think they are good workout tool. Try finding a weight range that you can only lift like 5-10 times at first or until your arm can’t physically lift it again.

I also put a chin up bar in my doorway. I think it is the best instrument. After working out with it for a while you get big shoulder and you can feel the strength.

I have found a good dumbbell exercise makes the muscle you are working on feel large right after, and hurt the next day.

also I don’t think using weights into a backpack pack is a good idea. Its bad for your lower back and ankles to do stuff like that.

plank00000 · #10 2007-06-07, 00:22

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Originally Posted by HARDMAN View Post

Sometimes I deadlift my dog for fun (he weighs 100 pounds).

that was absolutely hilarious. sorry

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Originally Posted by HARDMAN View Post

Also, you need to set an exact time to eat each meal. Set your alarm clock, and when it goes off at the set time, force yourself to eat a meal.

im on it boos

thanks everyone is very helpful