How to gain muscle

[English Bulldog]

Hi I'am 14 years old 5ft 10 and 11 stone, so i am fairly slim. Can you recommened any ways how to gain muscle, what exercises etc. Cheers for your help

[James]

hi mate, u seem to come up with a new question every day, which in many ways is good - but most of it can also be answereed by a boxing coach or a bit of light reseach.

first off 5.10 and 11 stone is perfectly normal, and for boxing u wouldnt want to be too much heavier than that, or you will start to struggle with reach etc.

As for muscle building there really is no secret: it comes down to two things nutrition and exercise.

You need to eat big, ie. up your food intake 5 meals etc, if you are not eating every 3 hours your body starts burning muscle, the second is forms of weight training - your 14 so its really not a good idea to be lifting weights etc, for your bones might not be able to handle it etc. However as you asked before about bodyweight exercises they are more appropiate, your sit ups, press ups, pull ups all do a good job.

fundentally u can find all this on the net etc, but at 14 you really shouldnt be thinking of embarking on such a project, its potentially very dangerous, instead get yourself trraining on the jump rope, heavy bag, some bodyweight exercises, up your food intake, eat healthy go for protein, and you'll find yourself getting into shape within months.

[James]

as for your other requests such as how to build a strong neck etc because 'you heard' it stops you getting knocked out etc, the basics are far more important first. Good technique developed over time, excellent cv fitness and toning are the building blocks, specific concentration on your neck or adding large quantities of muscle, should come later.

for now mate, keep it simple, you'll make more progress that way too.

[English Bulldog]

Shit! You do write alot don't you! Anyway thanks for the advive man, I appreciate it. Cheers

[Poom]

5"10 and 11 stone for a 14 year old is pretty big already for your age.

But if you want , then eat lots of protein and carbs, lift weights or hit the heavy bag alot, till your sore the next day, and you will gain muscle.

(But maybe stunt your growth some say)

[B]

in 14 years old u dont have much testosteron in your body to gain weight.

[GutShot]

in 14 years old u dont have much testosteron in your body to gain weight.

you kidding? in the teens the testosterone is flowing like a river!

[B]

in 14 years old u dont have much testosteron in your body to gain weight.

you kidding? in the teens the testosterone is flowing like a river!

i always thought that until u 16 u dont have enough anobelic hormones in ur body
its good to learn

[El Gamo]

Hey James,is that true that if you start eating every 3 hours then stop doing that, your body will burn muscle??

[B]

Hey James,is that true that if you start eating every 3 hours then stop doing that, your body will burn muscle??

eating every 3 hours ?

[The_One77]

Eat alot of healthy food....about 5 small meals a day.
Start weightlifting....do heavy weights
Hitting the heavybag will help you lose weight, not gain weight. Its a cardio workout.

[GutShot]

i used to eat 7 meals a day... not full blown banquets but 6 small ones and one main meal.