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[Planetman]

I like to work my body in the gym, and actually thought of building a good and strong shape. But I don’t know why it does not seem for my muscles to gain weight. I started to lift gradually more weight and I feel that there is more power and energy that I have now than before, but the muscles don’t look in an athletic way. What can be the cause of this issue, anyone?

[Maximus]

remember, there are two basic factors in gaining weight:
1. food - eat only healthy food that contains lots of proteins
2. rest - you should have an 8-hour rest (by sleeping) every day.

[tulaka]

I know by personal experience that beer mixed with fat sour cream gives almost instant effect. This mixture contains lots of callories and is good to be drunk after making physical exercises. Mix these liquids in quantity of 1:1

[tulaka]

Increasing the muscle mass should be done very carefully, otherwise it could harm your health. Thus, gaining more than one kg per weak is already not good for your body.

[Cold_as_ice]

Grow your muscle mass by eating a lot of RED meat, yes red. Red meat, as against to white, contains namely the substances that give power. White meat only fills the gaps of your food necessity, nothing more.

[tulaka]

you can use the artificial stuff sold specially for body builders. They are usually made by Germany. One of the products is called Mega Mass. This is the fastest way to increase your mass.

[SSotirov]

there are a few important things to have in mind in body building.
First of all make sure your routine is a body building one, not a power lifting. This means that you are focusing on building muscle instead of strength.
To do this you need to make 8-10 reps a set, rest no more than 90 secs between your sets ( if you can even keep it under 70 that would be great, arnold schwarzenegger claims that it should be under a minute, but thats very hard) , do slow and controlled movements and of course eat food high in protein ( maybe you can try protein supplements as well).

Also don't forget to warm up, just do cardio for 20-30 mins. This will make your workout waaay more effective and will keep you away from injuries.

[Clauder]

Hi Planetman,
Besides lifting weights focus on your diet plan also. Take protein shakes, eggs, eggs related food in your diet program.
Do make sets of your workout and try to work on all body parts in your week plan.