Are You Skinny? Dont Worry! You Can Build Muscle.

EAT BIG, BUT CLEAN

This is a must, plain and simple. You have to take in lots of food, but that doesn't mean you can eat whatever you want. You don't want to be the biggest and fattest guy.

White egg, Whey protein, chicken, vegetables. I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea. I recommend 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight, 2.5 grams of carbs per pound of body weight, and healthy fats.

Most skinny guys dramatically overestimate how much they eat. You’re going to need hard numbers to make sure you stay on track, especially if you have the appetite equivalent to Kate Moss on a fast.

WATER, WATER, WATER

love it and drink a lot of it. It makes up as much as 70% of your muscle. Doesn't it make sense that if you want bigger and stronger muscles, you need more water? Drink about a gallon of water a day.

Get Strong First

Unfortunately, skinny guys tend to follow the high volume workout routines of enhanced pro bodybuilders.

Pick a program that focuses on the core lifts, and progressively add weight to the bar without compromising form.

Think bench presses and squats, not triceps kickbacks and sissy squats. Regardless of the program, the principle is the same – progressive overload and total volume (getting stronger and just enough to stimulate growth and recover from).

Take Longer Rest Period

The primary advantage with long rest periods is that, because they’re long enough to almost fully restore your strength, you can use near maximum weights that result in some monster gains in strength over time. The drawback to long rest periods, however, is that you often don’t tire your muscles enough, which is a draw back if you’re looking to pack on size.