skinny lad needs help

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Casper

almost 8 years ago

hey guys, im a 18 year old guy who recently started workout out, but know i've come to a part where i can't no longer see progress anymore
i work at at fitness center and was wondering if you have any tips/exercises i can do that helped you guys out??
my goal is just to get more in shape and get more ripped ( arms and abs)
my weight is about 59 kg ( 130 pounds) and i eat pretty healthy

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Daniel Malo

almost 8 years ago

Damn Bro! You're lightweight! But that's ok cause the gains will be more impressive😎💪🏼. Keep working out, not just arms and abs; but full-body workouts is my recommendation. Work the legs, shoulders, chest, and back as well. You're "shape will look better and more balanced overall. As far as tips go...............pacience, determination, a LOT of willpower, and to get more technical...........do the exercises with correct form or you'll get injured. Seriously Bro, you don't know how many topics about injuries we get here on the forums. Other than that, Good Luck!!! BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!!! Calisthenics Unity ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!! Salute!!!

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Daniel Malo

almost 8 years ago

Oh! One other thing! By your comment I'm guessing you're an ectomorph. If that's the case, EAT A LOT!!! Mostly carbs(the good ones though, lol), about 50% of your calorie intake. But also get those proteins in!!! About 30% of you're calorie intake. And fats as well, the good ones though. I recommend you watch Chris's nutritional guide video on YouTube. I'm sure it'll help you a lot. Good luck!!!💪🏼

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Casper

almost 8 years ago

thank you for the response man :) i have just downloaded the 16 weeks program, and starting tommorow :) giving everything i got, bcz i wanna make a difference now ! :D

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Daniel Malo

almost 8 years ago

That's great Bro, keep it up!

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traymond19

almost 8 years ago

chris is one of ur nutrition videos you mentioned that the body type that you have doesnt need as much rest and cardio as the other 2 body types. I am 50kg at age 15 and really weak... so can u please clarify on this as it was mentioned in one of the nutritional video it was the one when you mentioned that blueberry story.
I just started today and want to do EXACTLY what you did... my goal is to reach lvl 30 in a yr and bit like you.
Also another question... do u feel stiff or sore in the muscles after you worked out

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Daniel Malo

almost 8 years ago

That's great that you want to start working out bro, keep it up! Yeah, you're an ectomorph like Chris. An ectomorph doesn't have any trouble burning fat, that's why cardio isn't as necessary as it is to the meso's and endo's. It's still necessary, but not AS MUCH. Since you're an ectomorph I would recommend you what I recommended Casper as well. Watch Chris's nutritional guide video on YouTube, it's really good and you'll benefit a lot from it👌🏼. You need to start gaining weight brotha, but mostly, if not all, in muscle💪🏼. My recommendation would be the same as Chris: Drink 3 liters of water a day, eat around 3 fruits and 3 vegetables a day(it might be 4 fruits and 2 vegetables a day, or vice versa). I also recommend that you're calorie intake should be around 50% carbs, 30% protein, 15-20% fats. But there is an important thing to look out for. There are simple carbs and complex carbs; as well as there are good fats and bad fats(saturated). Watch Chris's nutritional guide video on YouTube, he goes further into detail. Eat a lot Bro, seriously! But keep a balanced diet as well. Give 110% on every workout, sleep around 8 hours a day, and you'll be hitting level 30 in a year!💪🏼 But most importantly.............BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!!! Calisthenics Unity ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!! Salute!!!

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traymond19

almost 8 years ago

Thanks Daniel Malo
Thanks for the input about 50% carbs 30% protein and 20% fats
On that note do i eat that on both Workout and Rest day or just workout day or just rest day
I want to make sure that im putting the right food in my body to maximise strength and size.
Do u suggest protein shakes or anything similar.

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Daniel Malo

almost 8 years ago

Yes, what you eat on a workout day you eat on a rest day. That way you don't lose muscle. I don't take supplements or protein shakes of any kind. I would advise you to do the same. Although, I remember BarBrothers had a video about a natural homemade protein shake, might want to check that out. Not that I recommend it(there's nothing wrong with it), but you asked............

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Christian Højby Nielsen Mod

almost 8 years ago

Thanks for the great replies to Daniel!

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traymond19

almost 8 years ago

Ive got one more question
So when do you advance to the next lvl?
Is it when yourself feels confident about all the reps and workout about that lvl?
Or is it when you just can ace that lvl workout?

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Daniel Malo

almost 8 years ago

You can move on to the next level when you finish the minimum number of sets and reps. But that's really preferential. I would rather be able to do max sets and reps and THEN move up to the next level. But if you feel like you can move on, then move up, try it out, see how you do. Keep progressing, but don't just barely pass a level and then want to go to the next one. No rush Bro. Take your time, do it right, and succeed. So, move up when you feel like you are ready to do so. Good luck Bro!💪🏼

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traymond19

almost 8 years ago

hey i dont know about anyone else but i feel like im one of the only kids in my school who seem to have the same issue
if eat and put on weight(which i barely do) i tend to add it to belly so i still have visible rib poking out on both sides. Anyway on getting rid of this as it seems putting on weight only goes to belly not round rib area