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sisinho2 asked in HealthMen's Health · 1 decade ago

I need advice on Gym and muscle development?

im a 17 yr old guy....... i been going to the gym for about 3 months now, 4 days a week and 3 days rest!

I have obviously noticed difference in my body since i first started, but i need to know if im doing enough..... as i said, 4 times per week for about 1:30 minutes! I also try to eat lots of protein and healthy stuff.... (NO PILLS) i work different muscles each day (Back.Arms.Chest.Shoulders)

How do i get the best out of this? Please give advice if u're sure of it....

Serious answers are greatly appreciated

Many thanks

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I workout my chest on Monday.(Bench Press, Incline Bench, Military Press, Decline Bench You Get The Idea) On Tuesday I workout my arms. (Sitdown Curls with Bar, Stand-Up Curl with Bar,Dumbells You Get The Idea) On Wednesday I workout my Legs. (Squats, Leg Press You Get The Idea) On Thursday I workout my Chest barely, and Friday I workout my Arms a little bit more. I've been doing this for about 2 months straight...I do 10 repetitions and 4 sets of everything. I workout for a solid 2 hours a day. I take about 80 grams of protein a day, this isn't for everyone though. Also It can be a good idea when you rest between your reps in bench to do crunches. I also gained 10-15 pounds of pure lean muscle by doing my routine. I'm 16 if this helps. If this actually works give me best answer.

  • 1 decade ago

    Ignore the advertisement.. Anyways. I have been building so to speak since I was roughly... 16 and about 3 or 4 months. 17 and about a month now. If you are trying to get hypertrophy going and you really want to hit it as hard as you can. 6 days a week hit it hard as can be, then 1 day active recovery of light cardio. Don't forget legs.... if you get top heavy it will look funny with twig legs and 16 inch arms. Try to eat just a little under 1 gram of protein per pound of weight, about double that in carbs and about same fat as protein. Try for whole grains as they are a complex carb. Without the fiber you will waste a good portion of the protein in the digestive system and it will be expelled. Protein supplements ARE NOT STEROIDS, to make that clear. EAS makes a good protein. Take one with some fruit after you eat lunch, then about hour and a half later eat a pre-workout meal that is some flavored yogurt, more fruit, and then 30 minutes to an hour do your workout. it should only last about an hour. After that 30 minutes after finishing your workout get another shake in. During the 30-45 minutes after workout your body needs replenishment and is starving and it is essential to take a shake at that time. so like a typical day might be breakfast:2 cups whole grain cereal, 1 fruit, 1 cup milk. then 2 hours later, about half a cup yogurt, 1 fruit, and about 8 walnuts, then lunch about 6 oz of chicken or pork, and 2 cups of lettuce, 2 tablespoons lowfat dressing, and maybe 1 dairy. then take the shake after you finish eating. hour n a half or so later: pre-workout meal. 1 fruit and some flavored yogurt. this is to get your glucose up and help you keep from wanting carbs so bad after a workout. then 30 min after the workout take your shake. another hour and a half hit some dinner with some lean red meat or fish, about 6 oz. 1 cup starchy vegetable like black beans and corn, 2 non starchy like broccoli or lettuce (a sallad along with the meat works good) another 8 walnuts or maybe pecans, 12-14 almonds. (nuts are for good fats) a good glass of milk is good too. then about an hour later or so maybe 2. take in another glass or so of milk and a few walnuts with a piece of whole grain bread with maybe some honey. always go for whole grain. add me if you like and send me an email.

    Source(s): Experience, Personal Study, Work with a personal trainer
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