The media has been pushing the idea of the bigger the man, the better. Recently more and more males are looking for a way to gain weight so they too, can be a larger man. Fortunately there are many ways to increase weight, while still maintaining health. The best way to gain weight is to build muscle.
A common overlooked point when gaining weight is muscle weighs more than fat. It is much better to gain lean or strong muscle, than just gaining fat. To gain ten pounds on lean chicken and fish is a very different thing than gaining ten pounds on junk food. If you are looking for the best way to increase weight and stay strong, consider increasing muscle mass through proper eating habits and working out with muscle strengthening as the goal.
Most professional body builders suggest high protein and low carbohydrate diets. These foods should increase the potential for stronger muscles and less fat on the body. This means stay away from the breads, cereals, rice and pasta’s and reach toward the chicken, turkey and tuna. Also, remembering to eat more and increasing caloric intake will substantially increase weight. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will also help keep the body hydrated and muscles prepared for strengthening work. Diet is the most important factor when gaining weight and building muscle, but high weight repetitions and weight lifting are right behind.
The best way to increase muscle mass, when trying to gain weight is increasing high weight repetitions in weight lifting. Do not use light weights multiple amounts of time, as this will create lean muscle mass. Instead, when gaining weight, the goal is to swell the muscle. To do this, the muscle has to be shocked with weight. So try a more difficult weight than previously before, considering the one or two next to it. Do not try to over-shock or strain as this can result in injury.
There are pictures and films everywhere making bigger and stronger men look sexy. As such, more men are turning to the weight room to increase muscle mass and strength. The best way to build muscle and gain weight is to eat a higher caloric diet and pack it full of protein. Also, when working out, increasing the weight size and shocking the muscle into swelling. Maintain consistency and do not expect results and strong definition overnight.
Source by Dane C. Fletcher
