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I'm skinny and tired of it.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Saxon Nov 14, 2012. 29 Replies

I'm currently 16, 5'11", and a mere 120 pounds. I really want to bulk up and get toned, but I have no idea where to start. If anyone knows a good reference for work-out plans for skinny guys, meal…Continue

Shaving with acne?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat Kelly Nov 19, 2012. 9 Replies

I'm 16 and shave almost every day with an electric razor, and have been doing so for years. I've recently read online that shaving with an electric can be bad for your skin if you have acne, which I…Continue

 

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Pat Kelly replied to Jake's discussion Shaving with acne?
"I've also just switched to a safety razor (Have a look at the articles written about shaving).Techniques such as warming your face and whiskers with a hot shower, or hot towel before shaving. Gradual beard reduction rather than all…"
Nov 19, 2012
Saxon replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"Train for strength. No bodybuilding. Training for "looks" is what boys do. Men train for functional strength. So how do you gain functional strength? Train a few basic exercises involving as many muscles as possible. Deadlift is #1 for…"
Nov 14, 2012
Robecru replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"It all depends on what you want.  At 5'10, I'd rather be built like a 340 lb defensive lineman than 180 lbs trim and toned.  I'm currently neither.  "
Nov 9, 2012
Preston replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"Check out: http://www.scrawnytobrawny.com/ There is a book (under resources) and a coaching program. Dr. John M. Berardi is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Precision Nutrition Inc. and a former scrawny guy who gained over 70 pounds of…"
Nov 5, 2012
J. R. Manard replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"It's already been said, but Stronglifts 5x5 has worked well for me. High Protein is important. Make sure to get in lots of vegetables too. Also--this is just from what I've read, I'm no expert--the comment earlier about eating 3-5g of…"
Nov 5, 2012
Hampton Kennedy replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"5x5 stonglift program and GOMAD. Im 16 5'10" 130lbs. Im already gaining muscle weight and i feel a lot better physically"
Nov 5, 2012
Native Son replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"To be blunt, and having dealt with the opposite problem, don't get all hot and bothered about being slim.  Big isn't everything, toned and fit will count for a whole lot more in the long run than broad shoulders and big guns."
Oct 29, 2012
Rick Shelton replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"Most protien bars also have carbohydrates. Yes you need carbs but protien more as that is what the body uses to build muscles and carbs are for energy. Too many carbs and no matter what your body stores them as fat unless you do cardio a lot and it…"
Oct 29, 2012
Chris H. replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"A great site that I go to is run by Zach Even-Esh. Just type his name in on google and his site will come up. It's a lot of basic lifting techniques, bodyweight exercises, and lots of manly stuff to keep you motivated. There's a lot of…"
Oct 28, 2012
Ian Wilson replied to Jake's discussion Shaving with acne?
"this won't help really, sorry...but the only solution for me was to stop shaving.  my acne was always worse where i shaved.  i tried all sorts of creams and such and different ways of shaving.  going natural was the only option…"
Oct 17, 2012
Chris VanWagoner replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"I suggest going to youtube and following/watching the any of these channels regularly: scooby1961 (huge guy with lots of good advice and experience)  twinmuscleworkout (HILARIOUS guys who went from being average joes to ripped. dirty language…"
Oct 13, 2012
The Dutch Dastard replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"Only thing i've heard that has not been mentioned is rest, oddly enough. When our really good rowers are bulking up they actually train about half the normal times a week, but they go at it harder. The rest allows your body to build up again,…"
Oct 13, 2012
Josh replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"Oh I see. Hadn't seen or heard it referred to as a breakdown before."
Oct 12, 2012
Will replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
Oct 12, 2012
Josh replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"I'm curious too. A quick Google yields nothing relevant. Is that like post-exhaustion?"
Oct 12, 2012
Sam Williams replied to Jake's discussion I'm skinny and tired of it.
"What's a breakdown?"
Oct 12, 2012

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