Muscle building and weight gain can just be as difficult for a skinny guy as losing weight can be for someone who is over weight. During my research into weightlifting and muscle building i have stumbled across several programs which have helped me gain more muscle and have given me the 101 on muscle building.
Anyone that has ever searched the internet with questions relating to muscle building would have come across some of the most popular program web sites. On this page i have included some of the best (but obvious) mass gaining tips that have helped me gain muscle size and strength.
Gaining mass 101 is a complete idiots guide to weight gain and muscle building. When trying to build muscle the most basic steps are often over looked. by doing this you can seriously effect your gains.
There are some important points that you need to follow if you are serious about any sort of muscle gain.
Stop labeling yourself a hard gainer
There is such a thing as hard gainer but there is no such thing as a no gainer and everyone can build muscle they just need to have a positive attitude. Sometimes calling yourself a hard gainer is just an excuse to give up.
Treat every rep as your last
Don't go to the gym and pace yourself so you only complete the set amount of reps. If you can force out another one then do it. Don't just give up because you have reached a certain number of reps, if you can do one more then do it. Don't be a wimp.
Eat calories
The general formula for this is take your bodyweight in pounds and times it by 20. This should give you the amount of calories you need to consume to gain weight, obviously its not totally accurate and amounts will vary between individuals but it's a good starting point.
Consume enough protein
You must be consuming protein in order to gain muscle. Protein is the building blocks of life and you simply cannot gain any extra muscles without it you should be consuming at least 1g of protein per 1kg of bodyweight ideally per pound of bodyweight.
Simply by following the above gaining mass 101 tips you will find that you gain weight and muscle and that's just from following 4 simple tips. My buddy and muscle building coach Vince Delmonte has given me the following free muscle building ebook for you guys to download. Basically you get 20 great gaining mass 101 tips to follow to gain muscle.
20 Exclusive Muscle Building Tips For Hard Gainers
This is a fantastic ebook and is written for hard gainers who find it hard to gain muscle and weight. Just follow the tips and you will make improve changes to your body. Gaining mass 101.
If you have read the above book and tips from me then you should already have a good ideas of how you can gain muscle mass. The next step is to follow a structured training program specifically suited to YOUR body type so that the gains you make fit within your goals.
If you are a hard gainer and of naturally thin body type then chances are you are an ectomorph. Ectomorph's are the typically skinny guy who never seems to gain weight and is naturally skinny and bony.
This picture on the left is a typical ectomorph. Quite tall and lean with little body fat and virtually no muscle mass.
This former skinny guy is now a muscle building coach and has developed his body in under a year and gained over 40lbs of new muscle.
This was done by following the mass gaining tips shown above, by following a sound diet and nutrition plan and by following a structured goal specific training program suited for his body type.
The training routine can be found here and is the best around for skinny ectomorphs. There are other programs out there which are better for other body types, but if your skinny and looking for the 101 of gaining mass then this one is for you.
This is an after picture of Vince which is totally different from the one above and was taken just 6 months after the before one.
Vince has now taken the program he followed and put it in a complete package for hard gainers looking to gain muscle size and strength.
Being a former skinny guy he knows exactly what it is you need to gain weight and gain muscle and every thing is included in his No Nonsense Muscle Building package.
When it comes to gaining mass 101 nutrition is the most important part of gaining weight and building muscle. A poor diet is usually the reason why most people fail to build muscle and end up giving up.
Muscle Building Advice You Need To Listen To
Eating To Gain Weight
Follow this muscle building diet plan and you will gain size. Gains of 1-2lbs a week is possible, more if you add a weight lifting program.
6 Week Muscle Building Routine
Follow this simple 6 week routine designed for hard gainers who find it hard to build muscle. Follow the free instructional video.
10 Great Muscle Gain Tips
Muscle building tips for hard gainers who struggle to gain muscle and weight.
Gain Muscle Without Weights
4 Week body weight training routine for developing muscle mass without the use of a gym or weights.
The Weight Training Basics
You have to learn to crawl before you can walk, these weight training tips for beginners uncover the basics.
The Basic Training Principles
It takes hard, dedicated work to build a great body, but hard work is not enough you need to know what you are doing in order to benefit from your training.
You can new get access to the following FREE muscle building package to help you build your first 10lbs of lean muscle.
How to eat and train to gain 10 pounds of eye-popping and confidence-boosting muscle no matter what you've tried in the past (Get a complete beginner workout routine and meal plan)!
The top 20 muscle building mistakes that are robbing you of 90% of the muscle and strength gains you should be getting! More weight gain tips.
Weird muscle building tricks I used to gain 41 lbs of muscle in 24 weeks 100% drug free and how you can copy my success and get a body you can be proud of.
"thank you for all the free information that you provide on your website. Originally i thought of myself as a hardgainer but have since found a routine that suits my goal and i am starting to build muscle fast"
Scott Evans
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This is an after picture of Vince which is totally different from the one above and was taken just 6 months after the before one. 
How to eat and train to gain 10 pounds of eye-popping and confidence-boosting muscle no matter what you've tried in the past (Get a complete beginner workout routine and meal plan)! 
