Hi, I am a high school senior. My coach has asked me to gain 15-20 lbs in the offseason. I am about 6'0" 150 lbs. I've always been skinny, and am looking for a way to gain some weight. I have been lifting 4 to 5 days a week. Doing many of the excercises off Mike G's ... no excuses baseball site, but have not seen any progress. After about a month of work, i have become stronger, but no weight change.
Any advice for diet or anything else would be appreciated. Thanks
When you pull on that jersey, the name on the front is alot more important than the one on the back. - Herb Brooks
Posts: 74 | Location: Rock Island (Alleman) | Registered: October 13, 2005
I have the same problem I weigh about 140 but my friend recommened this weight gainer called cyto gainer and I have been on it for about 2-3 weeks and already gained 8 pounds and its really healthy protein with just alot of calories
Posts: 31 | Location: Tuttle,Oklahoma | Registered: April 07, 2005
Yeah I been lifting weights and only gain about 2-3 pounds at a time. You might be too young. But you also may not be eating enough, Try protein bars or meal replacements. Also the amount of water you drink contributes to your weight, but obviosuly water isn't gonna make you bulk up or anything.
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Posts: 278 | Location: the outskirts of Niagara Falls, ON | Registered: August 05, 2005
Hey you should try to get on protein whey and get a lot of vitamins on you then try a supplement such as nitro tech i tried that im in my 3rd week i already gained 5 lbs so i mean u dont have to take advice from me but ya n what u need to do is go to ur nearest gnc get vitamins and protein an make sure you get a lot of protein after u lift and u should get chocolate flavoring its pretty easy to drink other that other flavors
Posts: 82 | Location: Illinois | Registered: October 16, 2005
In general, to gain weight you must increase your calories. Your first step should be to eat more. If you are working hard to get 5-6 good meals in and still having trouble, protein and weight gainers are good tools for gaining weight. With supplements, I'd suggest sticking to the bigger name brands. None of these supplements are regulated by the FDA so I'd be hesitant to try a lesser name brand in an effort to save money. Off the top of my head, Muscletech and EAS are some bands that come to mind but there are several more reputable brands.
While gaining weight is great, gaining strength is better. Usually they go together but if you are gaining a lot of weight but only a little bit of strength, you will be slowing yourself down. Strength and power are the key to any program.
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Posts: 93 | Location: NE | Registered: June 20, 2005
If you are a young guy who is working out hard, I'd guess you should be taking in more than 3,000/day. Try increasing it to maybe 3500 or 4000 for a week and see what happens. There are a lot of numbers that are theoretical but many times you just have to use trial and error to find out what works for you. The theoretical numbers just give you an idea where to start.
It is all about your body type don't let anyone tell you that it is about eating and eating, that only does so much. I weigh 204 and I am 5'11 and am 13% body fat. It took three years of hard weight training to get to where I am at, and it is all about dedication in the gym. If you are not working out at least an hour a day, you will not get bigger. I believe it also helps if your a pitcher because even though I may be short i am still pitching in the mid to upper 80's.
Posts: 4 | Location: Chicago | Registered: October 17, 2005
If you are working out hard and not eating, you will not see near the results, especially if you are a hard gainer. If you are someone who has a lot of trouble gaining size, it will take every little advantage you can get, including eating. Ignoring the nutrition aspect is unwise.
protein shakes are overrated. Also, if you ever stop taking them you get fat. Just continue working out, especially on the areas that are related to your position. If your a second baseman you don't need a lot of power. WOrk on first step quickness and arm strength. MIF is all about quickness. Whether your making a throw, getting to the ball, or turning DP's you need quickness. Work on things like that. Power will come as you continue to work out, etc.
Another piece of advice I can give you, do around 300 pushups every single day. It may seem too good to be true, but this gains power.
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Posts: 124 | Location: PA | Registered: December 29, 2002
Watts, i already have the quickness. i've always had very quick hands. My footwork around the bag is improving vastly. It helps to have a former all-state middle infielder as an assistant coach.
When you pull on that jersey, the name on the front is alot more important than the one on the back. - Herb Brooks
Posts: 74 | Location: Rock Island (Alleman) | Registered: October 13, 2005
