Wider body

[phillipp92]

Does anyone have any tips for getting wider/bigger in the chest and waist? I have a very high metabolism and I eat constantly! I just need a little help.

 

[RAIDEN]

Are you trying to just gain size overall? Or specifically only those two areas. Most would try to get bigger in chest and smaller in waist.

 

[phillipp92]

Well I'm skinny as hell, but my abs are defined... I just want my torso and chest bigger. I'm currently working on my legs also

 

[woodswise]

Focus on Large compound exercises: Deadlifts, squats, bench press, clean and press. These exercises involve your large muscles and core and will make you bigger and thicker than anything else you might do, so long as you are eating enough food.

 

[uphillclimb]

More deadlifts, BB rows, Cleans, pulldowns/ups.

I ate like an animal and deadlifted and squatted 5x/month each and grew sideways. POB can vouch.....ok, so I had a little help from my friend enanthate. He's a great guy

 

[Littleguy]

Put YEARS of training in and then check back with us as to how you are doing, regular old training no balls, kipping or rubber bands my friend.

 

[GiantSlayer]

How old are you and what do you eat in a day?

 

[phillipp92]

Thanks guys, ^im 21 and I try to eat as healthy as possible. I eat 3 large meals a day and have light snacks in between.

 

[GiantSlayer]

Thanks guys, ^im 21 and I try to eat as healthy as possible. I eat 3 large meals a day and have light snacks in between.

"Large meals" and "snacks" are a little vague. If you tell us exactly what you eat, we can help you so much further. I know it's a pain to list but if you want real advice it's going to take some effort on your part as well.

The more information you give us the better. Diet. What you do for work/school. How you train. What supplements you take. Height weight bf%.

 

[phillipp92]

Alright, 5'11 I weigh 152...bf..I don't know. I work at Nissan from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. I usually start with a bowl or 2 of raisin bran or some other healthy cereal. I eat fruit and protein bars as snacks. Lunch I usually eat pasta as in linguini or spaghetti. Dinner I usually eat a salmon or chicken and every now and then pizza/ burgers. I don't take supplements of any sort other than protein bars

 

[GiantSlayer]

Alright, 5'11 I weigh 152...bf..I don't know. I work at Nissan from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. I usually start with a bowl or 2 of raisin bran or some other healthy cereal. I eat fruit and protein bars as snacks. Lunch I usually eat pasta as in linguini or spaghetti. Dinner I usually eat a salmon or chicken and every now and then pizza/ burgers. I don't take supplements of any sort other than protein bars

That's a pretty good starting point. Plenty of carbs for you Mr. Hardgainer. I see that 2 of your large meals are completely void of protein. That is fine if you are eating a shit ton of salmon or chicken for dinner but something tells me thats not the case. How about eating 1 bowl of raisin bran and adding 3 eggs or a cup of cottage cheese? With your pasta meal maybe some meatballs or breaded chicken cutlets? Your mindset needs to be "Each time I go to eat I need to hit all the macros." ie protein, carbs, and fats.

Listen, you can do benches and deads 'till your blue in the face but if your not giving your body the building blocks nothing is going to happen.

How do you feel about these changes in diet? Do you like the foods? Do you have time to prepare the meals?

What do you do at Nissan?

 

[RAIDEN]

Are you against supplements all together, or just not taking any? I would suggest a weight gainer, creatine and maybe BCAAs.