How To Add Muscle To A Skinny Frame

Easter gave us a great reason to rest, relax, and let our muscles repair and grow. Now that we’re approaching Monday again, it’s time to sync your workout schedules and visualize (on paper, your mind, or both) your goals for this week. There is no reason not to think positively. You’ve got a fresh new week ahead and your training program is going to make you stronger and leaner in the near future.

I haven’t run yet, but I will head out to the track after this blog to log a 30 minute, 3 mile run.

In today’s blog I want to focus on some tips for skinny guys who can’t just seem to add on the weight. Although I’m not one of them – I could balloon to 260 tomorrow – I will relay what I’ve learned throughout the years.

1. Eat protein. About 1 gram per pound of body weight.
2. Eat more. Try packing in 500 calories a day in addition to what you’d normally have. Spread these evenly throughout your meals and try to make them nutritious.
3. Work your biggest muscles. Chest, back, and legs.
4. Lift a full body workout every other day.
5. Eat carbs immediately after your workout.
6. Continually feed yourself throughout the day. You shouldn’t go longer than 3 hours without nourishment.

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