Kinda on the skinny side

[Upandatem]

This really isn't a good workout routine at all.

Tis' tis'. One should expand further when one criticizes so harshly. ***shaking finger***

;)

[Furlong911]

oh really...why do you say that...because my coworker that is on the University of Michigan varsity wrestling team and his coach believe it is...do you have any other suggestions??? please dont tell me its putting 200lbs on the bench when you can only bench 120lbs and moaning really loud at the gym why you struggle putting it up once like many guys that have low selfestem do at the gym...but whatever i am open to suggestions...

[PMDL]

oh really...why do you say that...because my coworker that is on the University of Michigan varsity wrestling team and his coach believe it is...do you have any other suggestions??? please dont tell me its putting 200lbs on the bench when you can only bench 120lbs and moaning really loud at the gym why you struggle putting it up once like many guys that have low selfestem do at the gym...but whatever i am open to suggestions...

Ok, first and foremost...it neglects almost the entire body. Curl, reverse curl, and overhead press work a very small portion of what needs to be trained.

The bulk of the body's mass is located in the legs and back...these should be foundational for anyone looking to gain size. The "beach" muscles, shoulders, chest, and arms, shouldn't be neglected, but to make them the emphasis of a routine is going to lead to sub-par results at best.

Same for anyone performance-oriented. Whether you're a boxer, sprinter, wrestler, what have you, those parts must be strengthened as they're the root of the body's power.

Ideally, any solid workout with weights is going to be based around the basic compound exercises -- squats, deadlifts, cleans, barbell rows, bench press, overhead (military) press, dips, pullups, and so on.

Considering most here are more than likely oriented around the performance aspect than in just gaining size (there are differences), my suggestion have either 3-4 days of full body training or 2 days each of upper body and lower body training each week. This gives you enough exposure to each exercise that you can improve over time.

Typically, you'll want to work with a weight that will let you work with 3-5 sets of 3-5 reps, with the goal being to add weight over time. You want the weights to be heavy, but you don't want to "grind" out the sets. Rather focus on form and making sure that the weight's doing what you want it to do.

A full body day would be something like squat, bench, and barbell row, or deadlift, overhead press, and pullups.

If you want to throw in some fluff work for shoulders, chest, and arms afterwards, you can. Use 10-20 reps for a couple of sets on that stuff after the big work is done.

The mantra here should be "as hard as possible, as often as possible, as fresh as possible". Stick to those basics, add weight to the bar when you can, and you'll get stronger. Eat enough, and you'll grow.

[HeliPilot]

Anybody have any tips on how to gain more weight and how to 'bulk up', ive tried eating lots of meats and doing lots of push ups but dosnt seem to be helping. Thanks to all who reply

I am 6'0" and just pushing 151. Currently enrolled in the police academy of my state and while I am on the skinny side I am not the smallest recruit by any means. Since you are young you might want to let nature take its course for a few more years rather than trying to bulk up. Lift for strength over size, in a fight I would rather be fast and strong over slow and heavy. My metabolism keeps me thin no matter what I eat. Most people hate me for that, but I totally understand your frustration with gaining weight. I have been trying to bulk up for as long as I can remember and still cannot gain much weight.

[matt87]

I'm also a bit on the smaller side. I've been using N Large, which is a protein type drink with 600 calories per serving.