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starting on weights

  • 25-01-2011 6:05pm
    #1
    seafood dunleavy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 760 ✭✭✭


    well im going to start going to the gym soon enough,start on weights and that just looking for a bit of advice.

    I'm about 6 foot and probably just underweight at 9'10.I was wondering is it better to start on protein or weight gain of some kind when doing weights?I have a very fast metabolism so was thinking it would help.Realise I'd probably have to increase calorie intake aswell.

    Not looking for huge improvements really,just slightly bigger.


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  • #2
    stecleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,114 ✭✭✭stecleary


    im sure plenty of people will come on with diet advise but in the meantime have a look here and read for your self, i found it to be very helpful
    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/diet-and-nutrition/diets.html


  • #3
    jasonf9ace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭jasonf9ace


    seafood dunleavy wrote: »
    well im going to start going to the gym soon enough,start on weights and that just looking for a bit of advice.

    I'm about 6 foot and probably just underweight at 9'10.I was wondering is it better to start on protein or weight gain of some kind when doing weights?I have a very fast metabolism so was thinking it would help.Realise I'd probably have to increase calorie intake aswell.

    Not looking for huge improvements really,just slightly bigger.
    when you do start on weights make sure you get a proper routine.1g of protein per lb of body weight is advised so maybe some whey portein if your not getting enough from whole foods.Ya more than likely you will have to increase your calorie intake aswell. Make sure you buy a good weight gainer if you do cos alot of them are just filled with sugar and crap.Me i usually just buy a big bag of oats and mix it in with my shakes


  • #4
    stecleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,114 ✭✭✭stecleary


    when people say .1g of protein per lb of body weight is that per day or per meal?


  • #5
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    stecleary wrote: »
    when people say .1g of protein per lb of body weight is that per day or per meal?

    per day


  • #6
    jasonf9ace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭jasonf9ace


    stecleary wrote: »
    when people say .1g of protein per lb of body weight is that per day or per meal?
    probably a typo but its actually 1g ie 1.0g and yes per day


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  • #7
    seafood dunleavy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 760 ✭✭✭seafood dunleavy


    thanks for the advice.was wondering aswell what way to approach the weights when starting off?start off light enough I assume?


  • #8
    Burkatron
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    seafood dunleavy wrote: »
    thanks for the advice.was wondering aswell what way to approach the weights when starting off?start off light enough I assume?

    Before you even start on the weights get a trainer or someone who knows what they're doing (preferably a trainer.....that knows what they're doing :p) to go through basic techniques with you! Learn to airsquat, use an empty bar to learn other weighted movement techniques first. It'd be far more benificial then just jumping in & not knowing what you're doing!
    Have a look at starting strength Here ( if you can, get the book) & learn the movements involved then give it a go.
    Follow the Gallon of milk a day (GOMAD) for your protein intake.
    Well thats what I'd be doing if I was starting all over again!!


  • #9
    jasonf9ace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭jasonf9ace


    seafood dunleavy wrote: »
    thanks for the advice.was wondering aswell what way to approach the weights when starting off?start off light enough I assume?
    ya start off light till you get the form right and then add weight some good programs on here if you wanna take a look > http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/main.html


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