For many guys, the chest area is the one stubborn and lacking body part that just doesn't seem to grow. I know this was particularly true for me as the rest of my body seemed to get bigger, whereas my chest was almost unresponsive. Even worse, some of us may have unevenly developed chests, with for example, the lower chest being fully developed and the upper chest being nonexistent. You might... more.

About to hit the supermarket for your week's meals? If you're a skinny hardgainer, you should know, if you already do not, that diet is one of the most important things to consider when it comes to weight and muscle gain. Without enough calories and good nutrition, you will never get any bigger and as a hardgainer, you absolutely have to eat foods that are dense with calories which will make meeti... more.

If you're a hardgainer, chances are you have narrow and slanted shoulders, making you look weak and "un-manly." If you ever notice in movies or in even real life, the alpha male heroes and leaders almost always have a set of wide and broad shoulders. Look at cartoon superheroes, historical depictions of great leaders, or statues of Greek gods. From the past to the present, society has deemed that ... more.

I started out at 150 before I ever touched a weight in my life. I was very skinny and bony and not the strongest. A bunch of my friends started the gym and I would always hear them talk about it and wonder what was so great about it. One night I was out snowboarding with my buddy and there was this big snow/rock ball in the way so I tried to move it...wasn't gonna happen so my friend (who we... more.

AMRAP By Ryan Miller Creator of Growth Stimulus Training Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry If you’re currently blasting through a macrocycle of GST, you’re highly familiar with the acronym; AMRAP.  Just the mention of AMRAP might spark flashbacks of weight room warfare.  Like I said, if you’re working out GST style, you know what AMRAP is all about. If you’re still debating... more.

Offices and schools are just not made for hardgainers. I mean, come on, we have only have one meal, lunch, for an 8 hour day? As a hardgainer who is struggling to gain weight, it is absolutely crucial that you get in as many calories as possible on top of that measly one meal you get during your busy day. Eat during breaks, in between classes, wherever you can because if you are not feeding your b... more.

All hardgainers have different bodies and different goals. Some of us may need 3000 calories to start growing, others may need 4000, and even some of us unfortunate extreme hardgainers, may need even 5000 a day. I know eating that much may be extremely difficult, but it sure as hell isn't impossible. Remember, if you're a hardgainer, you have to accept that you are going to be in this for the long... more.

I started off with lifting weights in 2006 when I was just about to turn 17. I was not even your "average joe". Skinny, bony, and weighing around 110 pounds. Really low on self-esteem and self-confidence. Everywhere I went, I felt uncomfortable. I got respect from no one. They all treated me like a kid. I got picked around and lets face it, no attention from the girls. Good at studies, good ... more.

The best thing you can do for your body before you workout is to feed it with energy that will sustain it throughout the workout. It is a simple concept, yet it is crucial for a good workout in which you must give your all. What is just as important is to feed your body the right kind of foods. Pre-Workout meals must mostly be of complex carbs, which burn slowly and sustain you throughout your wor... more.

If you are getting frustrated because you are not getting the results that you want or that you think you deserve, then these 5 tips may help you fix your problem. The beauty of weight lifting is that it is so technical and scientific, yet it is also based so much on passion and determination. Thus these two issues come up often when people are failing to meet their strength or size goals and they... more.

Recovered anorexic here; longer story can be found in the beginning of my workout log which is updated daily. Feel free to check it out! June 4, 2008 - Hospitalized due to Anorexia Nervosa. This started during wrestling in 7th grade (sophomore in highschool now) when I had to lose some weight to make the next weight group under me, so I did that easy. Just ran 20 minutes every day. I have pre... more.