Skinny guy wanting to get big?!?!?!

Skinny guy wanting to get big?!?!?!

by Terry Roberts
(Morristown, TN)

Day 1

Hey Josh. I am starting my Bowflex regiment today and this is what i look like as of day one. I saw the 10 work-outs that you recommend to do. I just have a few questions. 1. Am I supposed to only be able to lift the recommended amount of reps( let's say be at 8 reps and I can't do any more and am starting to give out)? And 2. how much of a muscle gain can I expect from your work-out plan? I know i am a little guy, and gaining a lot of mass is going to be tough. Should I be taking any proteins or anything of that nature? I just want to be able to be proud of myself when I take my shirt off this year and when i plan to go on my beach trip. Thanks man.

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Feb 22, 2010
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Great Work Terry!
by: Josh -- Author WLC Program

Hey Terry,

I made a link to your progress picture and your Progress post. Here's the link:

Progress Picture from Week 1

Thanks for sharing... and GREAT WORK! Your results so far are amazing. Keep it up and work hard every day. Think of where you'll be in a few more months.

Keep us updated as often as you can. Appreciate the updates.

Feb 22, 2010
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definitly telling a differenc
by: Terry

I am already being able to tell a difference in myself. Wish i could post a pic to how you. Very pleased so far. Thank you guys and I hope to be posting some pics a each month progresses.

Feb 18, 2010
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Yes... Thanks Craig
by: Josh -- Author WLC Program

Craig is certainly correct. Thanks for sharing those thoughts Craig and please continue if you'd like.

Yes, it is VERY important to be patient. Consistency is one of the keys to building muscle. Keep working out, keep increasing the weight, continue eating healthy foods and plenty of them, rest well, work hard, and you WILL get results.

There's a lot more you can add along the way but start with the basics for now. And yes, use good form. If you can ever make the switch over to free weights with dumbbells, etc... that would be a good change too. But you can definitely get good results with the Bowflex too if you focus on increasing the resistance each workout using the plan you now have.

And thanks again Craig for sharing. I really appreciate it and I'm sure Terry does too.

Feb 18, 2010
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more advice from fellow lifter/learner
by: Anonymous

Josh -- I'm thinking Terry should also keep hearing about being patient, appreciate every gain in strength as it will certainly show up in muscle mass -- but this isn't the pretend world of instant gratification we're talking about here. You have to put in the work over time to get the results.

Use good form, follow Josh's advice, you'll get there.

Don't short yourself on SLEEP -- the body needs actual sleep time (not just inactive time) to rebuild from a workout.

Just sharing what's been taught to me.

-- Craig

Feb 17, 2010
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Hey Terry...
by: Josh -- Author WLC Program

Hope everything is going good for you so far...

I am assuming you are talking about this Bowflex workout plan with the link below:

Bowflex Workout Plan

Is that the one you are going to start using? I want you to start out with pretty light weights on everything. The first week will be easy. Just get accustomed to working out and improving your diet by watching the foods that you eat. I want you to eat healthy foods that are packed with nutrients. You want to flood your body with muscle building nutrients.

You do not need to go to failure to build muscle but you should be pushing yourself pretty hard each workout. The whole key to the workout plan above is to increase the resistance EVERY workout or do a rep or two more each workout. Increasing resistance is THE single most important muscle building factor for ANY workout plan. So as long as you do that, you will build muscle -- you must be eating right too.

You should eat about 6 meals each day spaced about 3 hours apart. Each meal should be balanced with lean protein source, natural carbohydrates, and essential fats. You can even eat a few more meals around your workout to get even better results. Eating is KEY to building muscle too. You MUST start eating more to build muscle.

You have a great base to work with. Please ask any questions that you have I'll answer them here. Hope this is helping you so far.

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Feb 17, 2010
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Submitted by: Josh -- Author WLC Program

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Hope everything is going good for you so far... I am assuming you are talking about this Bowflex workout plan with the link below: <a href="http://www.weight-lifting-complete.com/support-files/wlc-bowflex-workout.pdf" target="_blank">Bowflex Workout Plan</a> Is that the one you are going to start using? I want you to start out with pretty light weights on everything. The first week will be easy. Just get accustomed to working out and improving your diet by watching the foods that you eat. I want you to eat healthy foods that are packed with nutrients. You want to flood your body with muscle building nutrients. You do not need to go to failure to build muscle but you should be pushing yourself pretty hard each workout. The whole key to the workout plan above is to increase the resistance EVERY workout or do a rep or two more each workout. Increasing resistance is THE single most important muscle building factor for ANY workout plan. So as long as you do that, you will build muscle -- you must be eating right too. You should eat about 6 meals each day spaced about 3 hours apart. Each meal should be balanced with lean protein source, natural carbohydrates, and essential fats. You can even eat a few more meals around your workout to get even better results. Eating is KEY to building muscle too. You MUST start eating more to build muscle. You have a great base to work with. Please ask any questions that you have I'll answer them here. Hope this is helping you so far.

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