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Pensfan Posts: 484 Joined: 2008/03/14	2008/12/29, 11:08 PM ok this has bugged the crap out of me for years. why is it when i gain huge amounts of strength i see little to no sign of weight gain like mabye 2 pounds why does this happen it makes no sence on the other hand i gain mass and see minimal strength gain why? it goes against common sence i weigh 165 and can easily dead 400. what is the best way to get both at once? my friends all say im strong as an ox but i dont look it and i agree.so what is the best way to get mass with the strength?
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2008/12/29, 11:19 PM If you weigh less and can lift more, compete in some powerlifting competitions. Believe me, I wish I had your 'problem'. -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body." "Never think of how weak you are; think of how strong you're going to be."
Pensfan Posts: 484 Joined: 2008/03/14	2008/12/30, 02:40 AM ive considered that if i continue to gain in strength and not in size i will
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2008/12/30, 02:51 AM Your just not eating enough period! I have been gaining size and strength off low rep like 5,3 and 1 reps. I didn't start to grow or get strength until I ate better. If your strong at your size now then you'll be a badass at a heavier weight. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! My Log http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 340 Bench 260x2 Overhead Press 170x2 V & T-Bar Rows 200x3
blue77 Posts: 182 Joined: 2004/10/10	2008/12/31, 11:28 PM I would say your working your fast twitch muscles more which dont really contribute to size but strength yes,you might have more fast twitch fibers,like sFGiantsMVP said eat more protein and complex carbs,train smart and get big.
Pensfan Posts: 484 Joined: 2008/03/14	2009/01/01, 08:10 PM ive read about that fast vs slow twitch i work the 7-12 rep range on everything except squats and deads. i know that is the rep range for mass what are the best ways to add more slow twitch besides eating more i know the eating is the most important part.
	2009/01/01, 09:46 PM i'd honestly find bigger issues to worry about. Bottom line is if you want to gain more weight then keep increasing calories...period...if 3000 doesnt do it...then try 3200...too little? 3500.... not enough still? 4000.....etc I made the best mass gains lifting in the 1-3 rep range...you can add a couple sets of 6-8 reps after your heavier lifting(1-5 reps)...
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/06, 01:40 AM ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ What He said! -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2