Trying to add more muscle mass

[CryptoClean]

Hi, I'm new to posting here even though I've been through these forums multiple times and I'm looking to add another 5-7 pounds of muscle over the course of the next 2 - 3 months. I'm most interested in getting a larger chest since I have yet to actually work in that department. I've got a good diet and exercise routine and I'm already using protein and cycling mono creatine on and off 4 weeks each. What I'm trying to ask is whether or not there are anymore supplements that are healthy for my age (19) that will give an extra boost, or any foods that are particularly beneficial to adding weight.

[drinkyboy]

I personally would stay on creatine for longer than 4 wks before cycling off. i usually stay on for 3-4 months followed by a month off. As far as foods, i would make sure your not training on an empty stomach and eat every 3 hrs or so. Veggies, lean meats, fruits, nuts and fish are what you want. adequate carbohydrates and calorie intake with every meal is important. Just keep your eating clean and you should be good to go. also stay well hydrated...drinks lots of water and stay away from sugar as much as possible with the exception of fruit. Dont over think it, just do what you think is right and you should be good! Best of luck!

[CryptoClean]

thanks for the feed-back, I'll change my creatine cycles and aim for more fish.

[bsypher]

I started at 175 and am sitting at a bit under 200 now. But make no mistake, if you find out your nutrition needs a day ( maintenance calories, protein, carbs etc) and ensure that you are slightly above every day, you should have no problem gaining mass. Personally, if you are a naturally thin guy like myself, I would add a ton of whole milk. Do research on the GOMAD diet and track your calories at fat secret or fit day.
Also, focus on the proper lifts for MASS to grow your muscle groups in question. I am no expert but I can answer any questions based on my experience. Good luck!

[ChrisSurf]

I started at 175 and am sitting at a bit under 200 now. But make no mistake, if you find out your nutrition needs a day ( maintenance calories, protein, carbs etc) and ensure that you are slightly above every day, you should have no problem gaining mass. Personally, if you are a naturally thin guy like myself, I would add a ton of whole milk. Do research on the GOMAD diet and track your calories at fat secret or fit day.
Also, focus on the proper lifts for MASS to grow your muscle groups in question. I am no expert but I can answer any questions based on my experience. Good luck!

I've actually started reading about that (GOMAD), but my thinking is even when working on this would seem to give you quite a belly wouldn't it? A gallon a day is a lot.

[KBD]

Hi, I'm new to posting here even though I've been through these forums multiple times and I'm looking to add another 5-7 pounds of muscle over the course of the next 2 - 3 months. I'm most interested in getting a larger chest since I have yet to actually work in that department. I've got a good diet and exercise routine and I'm already using protein and cycling mono creatine on and off 4 weeks each. What I'm trying to ask is whether or not there are anymore supplements that are healthy for my age (19) that will give an extra boost, or any foods that are particularly beneficial to adding weight.

More Food.

[Rosie Chee]

Hi, I'm new to posting here even though I've been through these forums multiple times and I'm looking to add another 5-7 pounds of muscle over the course of the next 2 - 3 months. I'm most interested in getting a larger chest since I have yet to actually work in that department. I've got a good diet and exercise routine and I'm already using protein and cycling mono creatine on and off 4 weeks each. What I'm trying to ask is whether or not there are anymore supplements that are healthy for my age (19) that will give an extra boost, or any foods that are particularly beneficial to adding weight.

I would relook at your diet, since most people that say they have a "good diet" have FAR from a good diet. To gain, you need to EAT ENOUGH, period!

Protein and creatine do NOT need to be cycled - and by cycling creatine on and off for four weeks each, you're pretty much just building your creatine muscle threshold levels up and then letting them get down to baseline and start the process all over again, defeating the purpose of using it.

You're 19 - you do NOT need anything but the basic staples: Creatine, multivitmain, good fats, protein, and BCAAs.

Re food, eat MORE of it!

Review the following threads - they are of a similar nature to your query:
good routine to gain weight and size
Can't gain weight
Need help with building mass!
There's several article links in those threads - read them as well!

~Rosie~
The Primordial Woman

[StackedCop]

I would relook at your diet, since most people that say they have a "good diet" have FAR from a good diet. To gain, you need to EAT ENOUGH, period!

Protein and creatine do NOT need to be cycled - and by cycling creatine on and off for four weeks each, you're pretty much just building your creatine muscle threshold levels up and then letting them get down to baseline and start the process all over again, defeating the purpose of using it.

You're 19 - you do NOT need anything but the basic staples: Creatine, multivitmain, good fats, protein, and BCAAs.

Re food, eat MORE of it!

Review the following threads - they are of a similar nature to your query:
good routine to gain weight and size
Can't gain weight
Need help with building mass!
There's several article links in those threads - read them as well!

~Rosie~
The Primordial Woman

Whoa!! I say I have a good diet... And I do

Eat eat eat!! My nickname at work Is lunchbox

[KTT]

Eat, drink milk, eat, drink milk, eat, drink milk.......

[Chico222]

Forget more supplements. Make your own bulking shakes and drink 2 a day. That way you can control the macros and tailor them to your needs, its cheaper too. If you got a lagging bodypart try doing fst-7 on it. Ive been doing that for my lats and so far Im getting good results. I mentioned fst-7 for your chest.

[CaponeCEO]

I've actually started reading about that (GOMAD), but my thinking is even when working on this would seem to give you quite a belly wouldn't it? A gallon a day is a lot.

For any bulking program you are going to gain some fat, or maybe the appearance of a belly if you are naturally thin. Ideally you want to get about 10 lbs heavier then your ideal weight then cut down to that weight. You need to make sure you aren't putting on strickly fat though. You should try the GOMAD diet, but start at a half gallon, and work your way up. At the least its a good way to learn how your body reacts.

[Cooky32]

The guys are right. USP Labe Modern BCAAs is a great product. Take it with your pre workout, during or after. I have been eating a 1000 calorie meal high in fiber as my last meal lately. I have recently gained about 5 pounds. Good Luck, and remember to eat some serious food. ZMA at night too, and if you wake up eat something during the night.

[calidood]

I actually use amino acids from a Christian company called Genesis Nutrition. They're 1900 MG tablets so they're pretty huge, but I feel like they make a big difference. I take five right when I wake up and five before I go to bed. I notice after being on them for a couple weeks that my muscles are a little fuller in the morning thanks to them being in my system. I also drink a glass of milk and get a scoop of peanut butter in me before I go to sleep most of the time to put some more calories in me at night. I also am taking powerfull right now though so I gotta do it an hour before I actually close my eyes so I can get my pills in. That company is pretty cheap. Not as cheap as they used to be, but still fairly cheap. $60 will get you about 975 tablets, so it'll last you over three months if you take ten a day like me. Each bottle is 325 tablets for like $30 but they always have buy 2 get 1 free. Like $.62/day. Can't beat it considering it's like 19 grams of amino acids daily.

[Cooky32]

Wow, that is a good deal. I will have to look them up.

[calidood]

Wow, that is a good deal. I will have to look them up.

Yeah they're pretty good. I know we're not supposed to source post for steroids and SERM etc, don't know if it's the same with regular supplements. But they have their own website. That's how you can get the 2 for 1. I don't think you can get it any cheaper on any other websites.

[Xtreme6918]

I would relook at your diet, since most people that say they have a "good diet" have FAR from a good diet. To gain, you need to EAT ENOUGH, period!

Protein and creatine do NOT need to be cycled - and by cycling creatine on and off for four weeks each, you're pretty much just building your creatine muscle threshold levels up and then letting them get down to baseline and start the process all over again, defeating the purpose of using it.

You're 19 - you do NOT need anything but the basic staples: Creatine, multivitmain, good fats, protein, and BCAAs.

Re food, eat MORE of it!

Review the following threads - they are of a similar nature to your query:
good routine to gain weight and size
Can't gain weight
Need help with building mass!
There's several article links in those threads - read them as well!

~Rosie~
The Primordial Woman

Thumbs up! Food gets you where you want!

[Cooky32]

I am starving as I read this rightnow. Yes, eat and keep eating. I WISH I was 19 again.
I would be in a different place. Eat, whole eggs, lean meats, dairy like greek yogurt, and good grains, and almonds or other healthy nuts like cashews, walnuts. I am lucky to be overseas rightnow where good fruits like MANGOSTEEN are dirt cheap. I got to eat Thai food for dirt cheap, and I loved it. Ooh time to eat.

[mxmatt15]

You can gain 10lbs in 2-3 months, quite easily. EAT!

[Cooky32]

Yes, simple, add a meal or add to your existing meals. Add a gainer liquid meal. Have a shake and some almonds, and or peanut butter. EAT, and eat more. Just dont eat junk.
You could eat 25-30 gm whey, 8 oz cottage cheese, a handful of almonds raw, and an apple as your meal before bed, or anytime.

[MindSweap]

Increase your metabolism , you will take more food and that is how you can increase your mass.