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looking for tips and advice on getting bigger

Overall tips on what workouts to do, what to eat, and how to stay motivated.

steven_marquez
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1 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: May 5, 2017
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Hey Guys, Im new here and Im looking for anyone who would like to throw some advice my way on growing size or what im doing wrong at the moment.

Ive been training on and off since highschool, never really got to into it tbh, until recently. I really want to gain size in my arms and ive been trying to count my calories to be in a surplus and what not, but my arms dont seem to grow just my belly does. Im afraid im "skinny fat". im getting stronger no doubt but the size just isnt coming my way.

  1. Age -23
  2. Height- 5'8"
  3. Weight -159
  4. Bodyfat %- 28% is what the weight scale i use says so take that as you will lol
  5. Goal (Muscle Gain, Weight Loss, Strength Gain, etc) - I just want to gain muscle and look bigger.
  6. How long you have been exercising- on and off for years but only recently got really into it, i would say about 4 months since ive been tracking calories and such.
  7. Daily calories i eat currently around 2600-2800
  8. Daily macros in grams (protein, carbs, fat)- i try to get 160 grams of protein in everyday, the rest i kind of just base on calorie count these day.
  9. Injuries or restrictions-  i try to avoid dips because of a pain i get in my sternum when performing them.

 I tried being super strict on my diet at first counting all my macros, but i just wasnt enjoying it, and i knew if i didnt like something i would stick with it, so i made a compromise and kinda just go off calories.

a few other side notes-

-i dont have a lifting partner most of the time.

-i have a full time job where my shifts change constantly, so its hard to set a routine.

- my squat is pretty terrible, only squating 205 for 1 

- i have "chicken legs"

I dont want to compete in a show or be a "bodybuilder". i just want to look good in my own skin.

any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

thanks to everyone in advance!

-Steven

 

 

William_Steinset
William_Steinset p William Steinset
1K Post(s)
1K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: December 12, 1969
Posted
Posted By: steven_marquez

Hey Guys, Im new here and Im looking for anyone who would like to throw some advice my way on growing size or what im doing wrong at the moment.

Ive been training on and off since highschool, never really got to into it tbh, until recently. I really want to gain size in my arms and ive been trying to count my calories to be in a surplus and what not, but my arms dont seem to grow just my belly does. Im afraid im "skinny fat". im getting stronger no doubt but the size just isnt coming my way.

  1. Age -23
  2. Height- 5'8"
  3. Weight -159
  4. Bodyfat %- 28% is what the weight scale i use says so take that as you will lol
  5. Goal (Muscle Gain, Weight Loss, Strength Gain, etc) - I just want to gain muscle and look bigger.
  6. How long you have been exercising- on and off for years but only recently got really into it, i would say about 4 months since ive been tracking calories and such.
  7. Daily calories i eat currently around 2600-2800
  8. Daily macros in grams (protein, carbs, fat)- i try to get 160 grams of protein in everyday, the rest i kind of just base on calorie count these day.
  9. Injuries or restrictions-  i try to avoid dips because of a pain i get in my sternum when performing them.

 I tried being super strict on my diet at first counting all my macros, but i just wasnt enjoying it, and i knew if i didnt like something i would stick with it, so i made a compromise and kinda just go off calories.

a few other side notes-

-i dont have a lifting partner most of the time.

-i have a full time job where my shifts change constantly, so its hard to set a routine.

- my squat is pretty terrible, only squating 205 for 1 

- i have "chicken legs"

I dont want to compete in a show or be a "bodybuilder". i just want to look good in my own skin.

any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

thanks to everyone in advance!

-Steven

 

 

There is a ton of threads on this topic, I would love to write an answer to each one but that would be a lot of work. I would advice you to first go and see if you can find good advice on the other threads. If you do not find any then I will be glad to help. But please come back with a more specific question, becuase the answer to what you ask is answered in probably over 100 threads on this site.

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Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
7.1K Post(s)
7.1K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: August 8, 2008
Posted

Could be as simple as needing a new program. What are you doing now? Have you tried my Push, Pull, Legs?

http://muscularstrength.com/Push-Pull-Legs

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