Let’s face it guys…we all want to improve our appearance in some way. For most of us that includes adding some more bulk to our frame. Of course this isn’t always easy when you are cursed with a scrawny torso, skinny arms, and chicken legs. Skinny guys have the Advantage! Believe it or not, skinny guys have a distinct advantage [...]

The key to gaining muscle is an intense workout program combined with a drastic increase in calories. But even the skinny guys can have trouble taking in 3000 calories without building up some extra fat. This isn’t always a sign that their workouts are lacking, but instead an indication that their diet needs adjustment. While the number of calories you [...]

Not everyone has the luxury of working out whenever they feel like it. Most of us have jobs or other responsibilities that dictate what time of day we go to the gym. This can create issues when trying to fuel up before your workout. An important part of a muscle building diet includes a pre-workout meal. This is essential for [...]

It may seem complicated to develop a muscle building diet plan when you listen to all of the experts talk, but the truth is that there are only a few core elements you need to understand. It is important to simplify things when you are trying to transform yourself from skinny guy to muscle man. You don’t want to waste [...]

The perfectly balanced diet for gaining weight and muscle is a mix of 50% proteins, 30% carbs, and 20% fats. Most people know to avoid junk foods with high fat and sugar content, but they don’t always know what foods they should be eating. Here is a list of ideas for the next time you are at the grocery store. [...]

One common mistake that novices make when starting to workout is over exercising. You wouldn’t think this is possible if you are trying to add weight to a skinny frame. The problem is that unless you allow for plenty of rest between sessions your muscles never have a chance to grow. Some people think that lifting every other day gives [...]

We all want to see quick results from our workout routines. After all, the best inspiration to keep working hard is watching your muscles get bigger. But to get the fastest returns on your efforts you have to do things the right way. Too many guys just walk into the gym every day and start exercising without any definitive plan. [...]

The most effective way to build muscle and gain weight is to follow a planned approach to weight training. You just can’t expect to walk into the gym, do some random lifting exercises and be done for the day. You have to have a daily plan that targets specific muscles and progressively builds resistance. The most popular approaches to weight [...]

Cardio workouts are an important part of any fitness program, but they have to be treated a little differently when you are focusing on gaining weight and muscle. Here are some tips on how to integrate cardio into a muscle building program. Frequency Cardio should be done no more than twice a week. Anymore than this and you’ll be burning [...]

A common mistake in muscle workouts is going too fast through each repetition. Slowing down the muscle contraction and release causes the muscle to work harder. I often see guys in the gym pumping as fast as they can. Here’s why this is a problem. Negatives of Rep Speed Being Too Fast Movement can be done incorrectly. Thinking about the muscle [...]