Question Posted Saturday September 16 2006, 8:43 pm
I will be training soon to be a wrestler and I was wondering if "Up your Mass" would be of any help. Also, if you have any other suggestions or products that are SAFE and LEGAL, please let me know. (I am 15/m)
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fitness? MikeCFT answered Sunday September 17 2006, 11:54 am: Take my word as someone who is both a personal trainer and someone who is a bodybuilder that has tried all the supplements you could imagine out there- there is nothing that is safe and legal that will give you wonder muscles in a short time. However- if you train really heavy and eat a lot, it is both more fun and way more beneficial. I am going to outline some main points down here- don't get mad because there isn't anything out there that you are looking for- it's going to take blood, sweat and tears- are you up to it?
More food, more often. Don't gorge yourself but be prepared to eat and train hard. Protein from red meat, poultry and fish build muscle most effectively. Milk by the quarts, containers of cottage cheese and lots of eggs will add significantly to your muscle bulk and power building.
Whole grain breads, cereals and muffins work well for carbohydrate and fiber intake, while potatoes, rice and pasta are the most stable and popular sources of carbs. They burn clean, and with intense training they're not likely to store as bodyfat. Bring on the vegetables of your choice, variety here is good. Complex carbs, fiber abundant, vitamins, minerals and exotic micro nutrients lurk in these foods.
Between meals shakes of protein, plus peanut butter and bananas are convenient and powerful ways to add to your positive calorie count.
Plan your menu daily. You'll need to eat often, upwards of 6 meals per day. Don't overload your system, we can expect to absorb about 35 grams of muscle building protein at a sitting. For serious weight gain commit to these principles.
Remember, lots of water, lots of calories.
Keep a training log. Record your meals, training program and poundages.
Only with heavy training will your heavy eating be productive. Add squats and deadlifts to your workouts.
Never allow your nutrition to falter, even for a few hours. Keep extra food, protein drinks and supplements at work, in your gym bag and in your car. We're on a mission.
Review the specific supplement section for information on the elite bodybuilding nutrients.
For advanced training and elite performance, creatine, BCAAs and glutamine do work. Big time.
Don't neglect your aerobic work. 20 minutes, 4 times a week will keep you from getting sluggish, increase you blood volume, raise your fat burning metabolism and maintain maximum endurance for training on the gym floor.
Don't contemplate your navel — to get big and muscular you'll need to carry bulk. Bulk's fun. Your back, shoulders and arms spread out, tugging on the seams of your shirt. (This is mostly a "guy thing"...huge, bull, monster, etc.) With the size comes power. Power enabling to train heavier and harder and meaner. This training formula plus big eating equals big core muscle. So ignore cuts and a trim waistline. Focus on the mass, muscle separation and balance. There's a season for everything. There'll be a time for muscularizing and getting ripped later. [ MikeCFT's advice column | Ask MikeCFT A Question ]
Robby001 answered Sunday September 17 2006, 2:57 am: The weight gainer is not really what you will need. I would increase your calorie intake to around 4000 per day. I also take it that you will be working out. Eat lots of carbs and protein of course; you are also going to want to change your work outs up since out muscles use memory to learn and to grow. By changing your routine lets say every three weeks it will keep forcing your muscles to grow bigger - stronger -faster. [ Robby001's advice column | Ask Robby001 A Question ]
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