Build Upper Body Muscle FAST - A "Skinny Guy's" Guide to Building Upper Body Muscle and Strength
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Build Upper Body Muscle Fast - "Skinny Guys" Answers to Building Your Best Upper Body Muscle and Strength
Can you relate to this story...every year you commit to getting into shape and building the body you've always wanted. You know, the one that gets the ladies' attention and has all your buddies jealous wondering what the hell you're doing to add all the muscle that they can't.
So you start out strong and consistent. You're working steady for a couple weeks, but after giving it all you have, pushing your body at the gym day after day, slamming so much protein you gag on the thought of eating another protein bar or piece of chicken, you find that nothing has changed. No new muscle and if anything a little more fat. Your focus and determination gets weaker. You don't see results and eventually you give in to the idea that it's just not working and you give up.
With so many options, it's tough to know where to turn for solid muscle building advice. But one thing is for sure: if you want to build your upper body, especially if you're a "skinny guy", it's vital that you get the right information that's designed just for you and your body type. Using an ineffective unproven routine, such as the ones you see in magazines articles is simply holding you prisoner in that same scrawny body you've always had.
Let me ask this question point blank. Do you want bigger biceps, pecs, delts, lats???
You want to build all the muscle in your entire upper body right?
Picture yourself, when you take your shirt off this summer and all you can see is a bare chest with bulging pecs, huge biceps, six pac abs, poppin' delts, and the flexed lats that give a perfect V-shape....now that's hot! And you know your buddies and the other "hard gainers" are going be green with envy when you're rockin' that look.
Now the big question is...what do you do to get there?
Well, here's the truth. You can build upper body muscle and strength regardless of "skinny man" genes and the information on this site is going to get you there. Here you'll learn the best way to build upper body muscle and strength, even with "skinny man" genes. You'll get the honest truth about the exercises, supplementation, nutrition, and more that will help you to build upper body muscle fast.
Now, I'm going to be honest with you too, there's a lot of useful information on this site that will do more than get you started. But I can't put everything down on this page so yes, I'm also going to refer you to a program that I completely believe in and that I know will take you the rest of the way. So if you really do want to build upper body muscle and strength...
Just think how great it would be to take of your shirt at the beach or poolside this summer with that upper body muscle that you've always imagined.
Well, it's time to stop reading and start taking action...effective action that is going to help you build muscle. Dive on in to the information below to get your answers and have the body you've always wanted in plenty of time for this summer!
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What is Your Biggest Roadblock in Your Efforts to Build Upper Body Muscle?
Why I Can't Increase Muscle Size
Before we get started, tell me what you think...
You've tried to get that perfect body...the look that all the girls love. You're frustrated because despite all your efforts, the perfect upper body build seems to be forever out of your reach. You're not alone in that struggle. Please take a moment to answer the poll here. You may find that you're not the only one experiencing that same challenge. 
Also, aside from all the valuable information already contained on this site, you may want to know even more about building upper body muscle. If so, then let me know what it is you want more information on so I can help. That the "what more do you want to know poll," or shoot me an e-mail at buildupperbodymuscle@gmail.com. Together, we'll get you started on the road to building upper body strength and muscle.
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What are the Steps Necessary to Build Upper Body Muscle Fast?
3 Key Ingredients to Achieve Results
Before getting into specific muscle building topics, there are three fundamental ingredients in achieving the results you want when you build upper body muscle. And these ingredients are critical to achieving muscle building results...skip one of these ingredients and you will never get out of the starting blocks to build any muscle.The 3 keys to your success are:
Mental attitude-keep in mind your goal in order to help you stay focused, committed, diligent, and persistent. Work hard...work smart...and never give up! This same mindset applies when you're working in the gym. Guys, it's not social hour...at least not if you're trying to build muscle.
When you're in the gym you need to keep your mind on your workout, follow the rules to exercising when it comes to rest periods between sets, smart lifting, and be consistent with it.
Eating right-your nutrition is the second biggest piece of the puzzle. Cut down of high fat foods, don't overdo the protein, (yes you can consume too much protein), and add extra calories in the form of complex carbs to your daily diet.
Men, protein doesn't build muscle...post-workout yes, it helps to refuel and restore muscle fiber. But when it comes to the energy you need to do the weight work in the gym, that my friend is coming from your complex carbs.
Exercising CORRECTLY-If you want real success from your effort to build upper body muscle fast you have to consistently perform the right exercises at the right intensity always keeping in mind proper form. And despite what you may have heard, that even includes cardio.
Look guys, I've have seen it time and time again. You go in the gym sloppily pushing up the weight and throwing it down. Your muscles aren't getting any work that way. In fact, they are just laying back and playing it cool because they know, heck momentum is doing the job so they don't have to. You're cheating yourself out of results that way!
But hey, it's up to you. If you want to spend your time in the gym and not get any results, or get little results in the longest time frame possible...then go for it because that's up to you.
But, if you do want real results, follow these 3 steps to make sure you go from a gym zero, to a gym hero and get the other gym rats' attention.
Doy you want to know more about additional key ingredients of muscle building...go to ==> muscle building tips.
Build Upper Body Strength and Muscle Using These Tips
Get More out of your workout with these tips...
Muscles are weakest at the ends of their range, IE: their shortest and longest points. Use the full range of motion in order to build and strengthen the entire muscle. Mix in exercise that only focuses on the middle range, but make the full range your priority.
Example...
Seated dumbbell bicep curl. Keep elbows locked to your side. Raise the dumbbell until the inside of your forearm touches your bicep. In a slow controlled motion with elbows still locked to the side, lower the dumbell to a 4 second count all the way and contract your tricep. Repeat for 8 rep.
Note: For those who don't train using the full range, count on reducing the weight you would normally lift.
Do these this way and you'll not only know that you worked the bicep muscle and that muscle only, but you'll feel that blood pumping into those guns like you've never felt before!
What to eat to Build Upper Body Muscle and Strength
You may not believe this, but when it comes to building upper body muscle and strength, your nutrition habits play an even bigger role than your workout, especially as a skinny man. In fact if you're not applying the proper nutrition habits, after all your hard work on the weights, you could see little to no progress or actually be losing more muscle than your gaining.
Surprised?
It's absolutely true and there is science to back up that fact. So my question is, are you eating correctly to build upper body muscle?
50 comments below will get you the answers to what and how to eat in order to make gains in you muscle building attempts. Just simply tell me what you eat and when you eat before, during, and after your workout. A little information about the type and intensity of your training and whether you do cardio will help, but it isn't necessary.
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rbucio
Feb 11, 2012 @ 9:11 pm | delete
- amazing lens a lot of great tips. thanks
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build upper body strength and muscle
Feb 12, 2012 @ 8:48 pm | delete
- thanks for the comment and compiment RBUCIO. I appreciate it.
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Loganor
Feb 3, 2012 @ 4:08 am | delete
- Don't forget you need the right weight training equipment, from belts and gloves to lifting straps, to make your workouts most effective. Be sure and check out my new lenses about powerlifting gear to get a head start. Great lens, thanks for sharing.
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build upper body strength and muscle
Feb 5, 2012 @ 12:14 pm | delete
- Loganor,
Hey, thanks for the comment. You are definitely right that having the proper gear to help keep you safe while you are lifting is important. Using that gear and applying proper form and technique will be your biggest protection against injury. Thanks for giving somewhere to go to find that gear.
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You dont need to buy anything its free on the web
Feb 9, 2012 @ 3:12 pm | delete
- You don't need gloves or belts...
Belts make your back weak and gloves make your hands soft. You don't need straps if your starting either. Just lift in shoes that are flat. I workout in sandals or barefoot.
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Feb 11, 2012 @ 6:54 am | delete
- Thanks for the comment. I believe having that equipment is an individual preference. While it may not be necessary for some, others may find the equipment actually benefits them. Personal choice.
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Ty
Nov 27, 2011 @ 9:17 pm | delete
- Hey guys, I'd really appreciate it if you could help me out.
I'm 19 and severly suffering from the skinny man gene. I'm by no means at all unatheletic. I went through a year of special warfare training and trained with some olympic bronze medalists when it comes to fitness. However i'm lacking the size I really want. I've been into and loving overall fitness for 5 years now but I cannot seem to get bigger. It's quite the frustrating factor. I swim 5 days a week, run 3, and lift two. Ontop of that I do calesthenics daily. I have i my little record book 5k's run at 15:35, max benchpress at 195, pushups till failure topping off at 357, and pullups in the high 20's. Yet I just CANT seem to get bigger, i'd love to be a good 160lbs or more but the weight just refuses to addon. I've tried extreme things such as "eat everything diets" 10,000 calorie a day diets, nothing but lifting fitness programs, protein shakes, mass gainers. Pretty much everything short of steirods. So if any of you could be so kind as to help me it would be HUGELY appreciated. I give all fitness and diet ruteins 2-3 months for beginning results before I abandon them. I really appreciate the time and effort. Also at the moment my diet is severly lacking. I eat constant fastfood and just "run it off." My swim sessions usually last an hour, my running minimum of 4 miles (HIIT or LSD), my lifting of a 6 exercise pick for area, and my calesthinics hit most all daily. Again, thanks for any and all help! (Please excuse my spelling, my english grammar isn't the best on the planet, obviously)
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Nov 28, 2011 @ 6:31 am | delete
- Hey Ty,
Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you've got a wicked physical routine. Here's the deal though, if you're doing that much physical activity, you've got to feed the muscles in order to help them grow. Michael Phelps who trains on average 5 to 6 hours a day 6 days out of the week consumes 13,000 calories a day just to maintain his weight. That's important to keep in mind.
It important for you to find out exactly how many calories you're burning on a daily basis and then consume that number plus 500 to 1,000 calories more in order to add muscle. You can go to http://www.caloriesperhour.com/ to find that. While fast food works to provide calories, a diet with higher quality carbs would help serve you better to meet your goals. 20% lean protein, 65% complex carbs, and 15% healthy fats.
A weight lifting routine is also critical in helping you to build muscle. This routine has to be one where you are first and foremost performing the exercises correctly using the full range of motion and constantly working to increase weights. "Time under tension" is the rule of thumb.
There is a great report that teaches how to gain 10lbs of muscle in 1 month on the site. Access to it can be found by going to the next section below these comments and clicking on the link in blue. Grab that report and follow that, adjusting based on your additional caloric needs.
Let me know how that works for you. Good luck.
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Tyler jaysen
Dec 5, 2011 @ 5:11 pm | delete
- yeah I was on the same boat as you when i was a kid growing up. I used to work out with free weights alot to build muscle and I ate a lot of calories too. You just have a high metabolism and that is good...but once you hit 30 that will slow down.
You need to read some of my articles at bodybuilding diet and see how you can gain weight. But essentially you will have to eat alot more and eat more frequently. Also try doing reps where you add on the next rep.
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John
Jan 21, 2012 @ 3:42 am | delete
- 1) REST. Protein synthesis requires rest. Bodybuilders don't do much cardio when "bulking" (putting on muscle+fat).
2) FOOD. Eat a calculated number of calories each day (when bulking, eat your BMR plus as many calories as you burn in your daily activities, plus 500+ more for growth). If you don't see growth after a week, add calories. Make sure you eat a well balanced diet that includes enough protein to grow.
3) LIFT. Look up "hardgainer" weight lifting routines. (A "hardgainer" is a person like you and I who have a hard time gaining muscle weight.) Generally a hardgainer routine involves more full-body workouts and more rest between workout days.
4) If you want to, you can supplement your diet with things like creatine, whey protein, or even hormonal supplements like GH secretagogues, IGF-1 and *ahem* steroids *cough*. Note that there are legal over-the-counter steroid products that appear to work (i.e. AndroMass/AndroBulk).
Best of luck to you!
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Jan 21, 2012 @ 11:15 am | delete
- Those are some great tips John. I'm currently using another routine to assist in maximizing and defining the muscles I currently have. It's MI40 by IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski or Pakman for short. It emphasizes on perform form and technique, isolating the muscle to be worked and that scientifically proven time under tension concept required for hypertrophy...IE: muscle growth. You can read more about it at the link found here ==> 40 day transformation Pakman Style. I have to say, I have never felt such isolated muscle work, blood flow into that muscle, and overall impact. The impact is incredible. You know you're working with these moves. And, I've been able to make noticeable gains in the amount of weight lifted within a couple of weeks of starting the program.
I can't recommend this method enough. It's the perfect compliment to the No Nonsense muscle building program, or in all honesty it can be used on it's own and you will see a difference.
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seosmm
Nov 25, 2011 @ 7:35 pm | delete
- Very nice lens!
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nigel7725
Nov 2, 2011 @ 4:35 pm | delete
- Diet and exercise are so integral, not just for upper body mass, but for overall health and longevity. Good information.
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Build Upper Body Muscle
Nov 2, 2011 @ 8:41 pm | delete
- Thanks for stopping by nigel7725 and leaving a comment. I couldn't agree with you more.
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Jo at Build Upper Body Muscle
Oct 27, 2011 @ 7:57 am | delete
- Hey Josh, thanks for checking out the site and leaving a comment. You're right on for concentrating on your diet because honestly, it's more than 50% of the battle. To get a good eating plan, I highly recommend this report, Build 10lbs of muscle in 1 month diet and workout plan!. It will lay out an exact nutrition plan for you to build upper body muscle. Having said that, not everyone can follow those exact steps. My philosophy is do what you can and then change what you can't with something else that works. The idea being that if you need protein and can't time to prepare it, then replace it something else, preferably just as good or at least the next best thing. Use canned tuna or salmon. Hard boiled eggs are good too. Use frozen precooked grilled chicken so that all you have to do is microwave it. Fast food in itself is not a bad thing all the time. It's the choices you make when buying the fast food or even in partaking in frozen dinners. How many times do you go to Subway verses a McDonalds or Taco Bell? How many times to you order grilled chicken verses high fat fried hamburger? Do you include the tomato, lettuce, onion, avocado on your sandwich or hamburger. Do you stay away from high, bad fat dressings on your burger? Start making healthier choices when you go out to eat. Also, when it comes to total calories, you'll need to take in at least 3,500 in a day...probably more if you want to see growth. That may mean eating every two hours. It's gotta be done if you want more muscle. It all really comes down to one thing. How important is it to you to build muscle. If it's priority 1, then you have choose to make good choices, be determined, and decide to take action in doing what you need to in accomplishing it. Not trying to tell you what to do, just laying out what needs to happen for anyone who wants to build muscle. Hope that helps bro! Check out the report at the link above. I think it will be a big help too! Good Luck!
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Joshua
Oct 27, 2011 @ 12:23 am | delete
- Hey Jo. Here's my case. Male, 19. I'm pretty skinny, but not drastically. I have a six-pack, but I really don't think it's toned muscle. I think it's just from where I'm skinny. I have a bit of a bicep muscle, but nothing too substantial. And I really think I would have the perfect body to throw some muscle on, like my collarbone/shoulder area looks like one you'd see on a UFC fighter. Anyway, too much appearance details. What I need help with is my diet. I've found a nice workout plan I'm gonna try, but my diet is atrocious. I sometimes will go 1-2 days without eating at all, and when I do it's fast food, or meals from restaurants (Applebee's, Golden Corral, Cracker Barrel, etc.) or frozen-to-microwave dishes (Buffalo wings, Corndogs, Pizza, etc.) My problem is though, when I do eat, I can only eat but so much before I'm full. Like full full. I suppose that's just from where I only eat once a day, every other day, and my stomach just shrank drastically. But I don't drive yet, and when I'm not home, I'm either at work, or at my girlfriends house. But my house is completely scarce of food, and the food available at my gf's house is, like I said, frozen meals. I do make some money, and could purchase what food you'd recommend, but I just don't know how I'd be able to really prepare anything. MY house is a pig-sty (no clean dishes, all food is gone bad, etc.) and I don't really know about taking food over to her house, would be kinda weird to her parents. haha. So yeah, sorry for the rant, and I hope to hear back from you. But any tips you could have on how to handle a diet in my situation, easy-to-no prepare foods that would help gain mass, etc. would be VERY appreciated. Thank you sir.
Josh
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Dan
Dec 11, 2011 @ 9:38 pm | delete
- Josh, sorry nobody replied to you. The best thing for your situation, in my opinion, is fruit. Comes wrapper with no prep. Bananas are very affordable and full of good carbs (if you eat them ripe - slightly spotty, no green!) and if you don't think they can help with the muscle, ask a gorilla who lives on them with 3x the strength per weight of a human.
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wayne o'ryan
Oct 22, 2011 @ 10:55 am | delete
- hi wayne here,,i am applying for the military and i want to build some of the muscles,,i am 5'11 and weight 10 and a half stone,,i am a skinny guy...i don't no where to start,i have bought some dumbells and have started using them,but could u tell me the best plan to use these and i diet i can go by because at the moment i find it hard to stick by my own ones thanks
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jochris26
Oct 23, 2011 @ 3:17 am | delete
- Hey Wayne,
Thanks for stopping by. I've just added a report to the site that will give you a muscle building diet and workout where you can build 10 pounds of muscle in 1 month. Click here to access it. See if that gives you what you're looking for. If not, let me know, and I get something else for you.
Good luck with your military venture. Wishing you the best man!
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kiran lama
Oct 19, 2011 @ 3:47 am | delete
- hello i m another skinny from dis whole world. i m from nepal, kathmandu. actually i m just startin and i do hav bought da some instruments for da workouts... i m 65 kg and 5.8 inch in height. I d be very greatful if u'd give me some help in food department.. like wat to eat or wat not to gain enough calories for gainin muscles........
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Jo
Oct 23, 2011 @ 3:05 am | delete
- Kiran,
Hey man, thanks for stopping by. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I've been working on putting the best information together that will give you everything you need to get started and I think the best answer for you is the report found at http://www.squidoo.com/build-upper-body-muscle#module154406306.
Hit that link, sign up for the report. It's muscle building diet and workout plan to help you build 10 pounds of muscle in 1 month plus some other important info about supplements and proper training techniques. It should give you what you need to get some results.
If you need anything else, let me know.
Jo
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Build Upper Body Muscle
Oct 23, 2011 @ 3:26 am | delete
- Hey Kiran,
Here's the clickable link for that report....Build 10 pounds of muscle in 1 month!
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Leigh
Oct 17, 2011 @ 5:18 am | delete
- Hey
Im a skinny guy from Cape Town, South Africa, really trying to put on muscle mass but on a student budget. Im 23, 1,74 m tall and weigh about 60 kg now. I'd like to weigh 70 kg.
My daily diet usely goes like this. 8:30am bowl of oats, 11am 4 slices of whole wheat bread with peanut butter, 1pm two fried egg and salad sandwiches or a tuna salad, 3pm banana or apple, 5pm 2 cheese and salas sandwiches, 6-7:30pm is workout on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, post workout two raw eggs mixed with 200-300ml full cream milk, 9pm chicken breast pasta with veg,, 11pm tin of tuna and directly into bed.
Please tell me if you think this diet, if struck to roughly, is enough to be gaining weigth.
Thanks
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Oct 17, 2011 @ 6:25 am | delete
- Hey Leigh, thanks for stopping by. I ran you're diet through Livestrong.com's daily plate. (It's a great way to check you total calorie intake.) You list was very detailed, thanks. Based on what you've given and some assumptions about amounts and additives such as how much pasta and how much peanut butter or mayo on sandwiches, I'm estimating you're taking in somewhere between 3,000 to 3,500 calories a day. A lot of food, but not enough to gain the weight you want. Plus, this diet is low in protein and carbs, and heavy in fat.
Can you increase you're food intake with protein shake supplementation about 60 grams post workout and include more vegetables, brown rice, sweet potato, etc., in your meals?
At your age and what I'm guessing your activity level is, you should be taking in another 1,000 calories minimum in order to put on the extra weight that you want.
Hope that helps man!
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Jo Chris
Oct 14, 2011 @ 8:32 am | delete
- Hey J,
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for your service to our country.
With regard to your diet, here are a few tips. Depending on how active you are and your age, you should be taking in about 5,000 to 6,000 calories a day in order to gain weight. Assuming you're eating that amount usually gives bad info. You'll want to track your intake.
If you want to gain weight via added muscle, add more complex carbs like brown rice, whole wheat pasta, sweet potato, etc., and healthy fats like nuts, avocado, and fish/olive oils into your diet.
If you're trying to build muscle, it's important to remember that your carbs provide the energy to do your workout, not protein. So make sure you take in carbs before you exercise. If you're lifting for more than an hour...(which isn't necessary by the way to get results), you need to refuel with more carbs at the end of that hour. Protein should be consumed within 30 to 45 minutes of finishing your workout.
The two biggest mistakes guys make when it comes to nutrition and building muscle is not taking in enough calories and not refueling the tank. The exercise routine and the manner it is performed is also another critical component...give me a holler if you've got questions on that portion as well.
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J
Oct 14, 2011 @ 3:22 am | delete
- I usually try to eat egg salad sandwiches or pizza during the day, with a lot of chocolate milk. Then protein before and after workout along with spaghetti and peanut butter. I'm training up for the military in a few months, but I'm 6'1" and like 155lbs. I'd like to be 165 or 170, any tips?
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Jo
Oct 10, 2011 @ 10:10 am | delete
- Hey Mark, thank for stopping by! I can definitely help you get a better body. First though, I need to know what you are doing now. Chances are that you're on the right path. We just need to make some adjustments. E-mail me at buildupperbodymuscle@gmail.com. (check your spam folder for my response back.) Let me know what your workouts entail, your eating and nutrition plan, and an idea of your schedule. I'll give you a routine, diet, and overall plan to help you get that "perfect body."
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Mark Cloud
Oct 9, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
- My, name is Mark and i'm 16 years old .. i was trying to make the so called "perfect body" but i cant.. i don't know maybe im doing something wrong .. i was going at the gym for 3/4 moths and nothing .. i'm still kinda skinny guy .. can you please help me ?
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Mark
Oct 9, 2011 @ 2:14 pm | delete
- My, name is Mark and i'm 16 years old .. i was trying to make the so called "perfect body" but i cant.. i don't know maybe im doing something wrong .. i was going at the gym for 3/4 moths and nothing .. i'm still kinda skinny guy .. can you please help me ?
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jochris26
Sep 22, 2011 @ 8:02 am | delete
- James,
It's sucks when others joke around like that. They think it's funny when it's not. Do you want to build up some muscle and show them they're wrong? Send me an e-mail at buildupperbodymuscle@gmail.com. In the e-mail let me know what you're currently doing as far as your eating and training goes now. Also, give me an idea of your schedule and we'll get a plan going for you...deal?
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James Tagg
Sep 22, 2011 @ 3:44 am | delete
- Hi, My name is James and I am 12 yrs old , I am sick of people telling me that I'm weak, So I want to build up some muscle
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Upper Body Muscle and Strength Building Exercises
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Build 10 Pounds in 1 Month - Diet and Workout Plan!
Free Gifts to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Muscle Build Workout
It's not just the diet and type of workout that makes a difference in your ability to build muscle. How you work out is critical too. When I go to workout, I have to admit that I see a lot of guys screwing up in the gym. They are trying to build muscle and yet they're doing everything wrong in their exercises. And what they're doing wrong is exactly what's keeping them from getting the size they want.
Need an example???
How about working out for 2 hours straight without refueling the system at anytime during the workout. Did you know that lifting heavy for more than an hour burns up on the glycogen available in your body and protein will become the next energy source used if it's not replenished? Guess where that protein is coming from...you're muscles. Your body practices cannibalism on breaking down muscle to provide fuel to allow you the energy you need to build muscle.
Here is another one...
How much weight and how many reps are you doing? Did you know that muscles grow when in a state of hypertrophy. That happens when there is tension put on the muscle over the course of 40 seconds or more which means, throwing up lights weights for a quick 12-15 reps will get the blood flowing sure. But you won't see any new muscle from that work you're putting in.
Are you getting some ah-ha moments guys?
Well, I've got some good news. Here is a report that will help you identify the things you're doing wrong when it comes to working out. And most likely it's these screw-ups that's keeping you from gaining muscle and getting results.
If you want to find out what you're doing wrong in the gym, Get your free muscle building diet and workout plan, plus 20 mistake in the gym report here!
Hey man, you're putting in the work...why not get the muscle? Start getting some real results you can see when you stop doing what's wrong and start working out, training, and eating the right way. Shoot me an e-mail and I'll get you the report.
Build Upper Body Muscle Despite Having "Skinny Man" Genes
A Muscle Building Program that works
In case you haven't seen the results, did you know that over 40% of you said that your problem with building upper body muscle was because you have "skinny man" genes?
Is that surprising to you? It isn't to me, and here's why...
Most guys with "builds" that place themselves in what is commonly referred to as the "skinny man genes" category haven't achieved results because they aren't following the right steps to gaining big upper body muscle.
Is this you??? Do you even know how you need to build muscle as a skinny guy???
Look, here's the deal. Building muscle REGARDLESS OF YOUR GENES requires certain things. It requires:
That you are taking in all of the calories you need - not just amounts but type and the timing of your intake as well.
That you are working out in the right manner - this includes not only performing the right exercises, but using the proper techniques, pushing to the proper intensity, consistent training, lifting to build muscle...not destroy it, and more...
That you are getting enough sleep - did you know the amount you sleep affects the natural production of growth hormones that help build muscle?
That you are resting your body - Are you one of those guys that push your muscles everyday never giving the muscles a chance to repair themselves?
Etc. - and everything else in between. Think of cardio work, supplementation, routines...and that's not even everything.
Now granted, for guys who aren't considered to have the skinny-man syndrome, they don't have to work as hard or pay as close attention to all of these things. But you, skinny man...YOU DO! If you really want to build your upper body you do.
And don't go and think you're going to get all of this information out of a magazine either. I know...you've tried all those routines, huh?
How'd they work out for you? If you're reading this...I'm guessing pretty unsuccessful, huh?
That's because the guys doing those routines aren't built like you. They don't have hard gainer genes. I can assure you that muscle comes to them a hell of a lot easier than it's coming to you. SO WHY WOULD YOU EXPECT THEIR ROUTINES TO WORK YOU?
Still, having learned all this don't think that you're forever stuck in your scrawny body because you can build your upper body and the even better news is that you can build upper body muscle fast. In a matter of a few weeks you can see major differences that will get your buddies talking and all the girls gawking...yes, girls gawk!
But to achieve this goal, you do need to start putting all the muscle building pieces together. (I did a review of a program that gives you all the information and steps to follow to get you to your ultimate body. You can read more about it here.)
It's time to start seriously looking at caloric intake, not only how much but what type of calories, and when you take them in as well. Plus, you need to really train like you want to build muscle. Focus on lifting weights in the gym, not socializing. Work to increase weight each and every training session to constantly push and break down muscle fiber.
And guys, stop constantly performing your reps at the speed of light. The building happens in a hypertrophy state. That requires constant tension on the muscle which means slower reps. And use every part of the exercise to your advantage...that means the negative portion on the lift . So what I'm saying is STOP just dropping the weight on your last set. Control that weight all the way through to the end of the movement.
Sleep is a requirement. Work to get 8 to 9 hours every night. Rest is another necessity. When performed correctly, 3 to 4 days a week lifting weights will get you results.
Beyond that you need to learn the proper techniques to lifting weight...slow controlled moves from beginning to end. Implement a cardiovascular training program, 20 minutes at moderate intensity, 3 times a week. Stretch and work on flexibility. Stay determined, committed, diligent, and consistent. And that's still not everything.
Putting all the right principals into practice WILL cause your muscle to grow and build. (Do you need help putting all the puzzle pieces together? My review of a program you can trust that does that for you for you can be found by clicking here.)
Even applying just this information alone is invaluable in giving you a step in the right direction for a skinny man to build muscle.
A Program You Will Stick with to Build Upper Body Muscle
Immediate Results Force You to Keep Going
Are you "skinny guy" struggling to build upper body muscle simply because you can't seem to find a program that works? You won't have that problem anymore. NoNow I'm not going to kid you. There are NO SHORTCUTS to building upper body muscle and strength. But, if you're willing to put some work into it, you'll get the body you want with No Nonsense Muscle Building.
As I mentioned previously, I was going to recommend a program that I believe in 100% to help you build your upper body muscle. Hey, if I didn't have personal experience in it and didn't believe in it, I flat out would NOT recommend it. But, you don't have to take my word for it.
Take a look at what these "skinny" guys have to say about this program and their success.
"Gained 16 Pounds In The First 6 Weeks"
"I just wanted to thank you personally for what youve done. 16 pounds in 6 weeks baby AND THE REAL STUFF IS JUST GETTING STARTED! Thanks again bro."
Adam Fundytus
Cochrane, Alberta
"Gained 62 lbs In Just One Year And Now Competing In First Bodybuilding Competition!"
"Hey Vince, whats going on man, it's Brian Karschti - But yeah I just wanted to give you a little update on me here..I'm 5'11 and sitting at 193 lbs. at about low 9% body fat.
As of January 1st I was able to pack on 62 lbs. of weight (mostly muscle) in just one year, too awesome...Thanks again man, if it wasn't for your book I couldn't have done it!!!
One more thing, as of June 8 (2008) ", LOL, so yea I'm stoked and can't wait...hope to hear back from you man, take it easy."
Brian Karschti
Ontario, Canada
"If Some Is Not Seeing Results, They Must Be Doing Something Wrong..."
"First I would like to note, that your programs are revolutional. If there is anyone out there who does not see results, they must be doing something wrong, and/or not reading the instructions correctly. Ive been following the workout plans in the Cutting book, and am writing to also tell you that they worked wonderfully.
However, I really wanted to tell you that this video was an amazing look into the world of training and supplements. I actually now quote you and your material when you explain in your books what a money making industry it is.
I just wanted to share that with you. Your workouts have helped my training considerably - I wish less people would get suckered in by the glamour of the industry though. Thank you."
Rakin Gagda
Calgary, Alberta
"After A Few Days Muscles Were Noticeably Bigger And Firmer."
"I took your advice (from the Hardgainers Success Kit)and the results were almost immediate and my muscles felt exhausted.
After a few days they were noticeably bigger and firmer.
So if this has happened over the period of a week, I can't wait to see what happens over the next couple of months!
The kit was brilliant and extremely useful and helpful. It was genuinely nice to not have someone trying to feed you b.s and it was really good to be given the straight and simple facts needed to build muscle fast. It was well worth my time and I thank you."
Marcus Pergl
London, United Kingdom
"Easy With The Step By Step Process!
"As for your book, so far it has helped me see new techniques on how to add mass to your body. I agree with how fitness magazines are not geared in the direction that your book is.
The overall breakdown of how everything works is easy with the step-by-step process that can be implemented for any fitness level. Also, the service I have received is exceptional and makes the whole process seem very personable. Thanks"
William Krause
Illinois, USA
""Using the principles of YSPQ, I was able to go from 195 to 179 in a matter of 12 weeks. My waist went from 33 to just under 30. I've been noticing veins and cuts I've never seen before!
For the first time in my life I had people coming up to me in the gym asking what kind of supplements I take!
I was also asked if I compete in bodybuilding and fitness expos. I don't, but my new transformation has given me the motivation to try and be the best I can possibly be and I have signed up to compete in my first show. Thanks for all the info and great tips Vince."
Andy Spruill
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Build Upper Body Muscle Using Compound Exercises
Get the most out of your work by using compound exercises
Although this technique can be incorporated into an overall muscle building routine, to get the fastest overall results, this is not the best way to build your upper body.
Why? Because these isolation exercises only work on one muscle group. When you go to the gym, you need to get the most out of your time there. And you don't want to be there for several hours a day to get the upper body muscle you want.
Plus, when you look at how the body works and the hormones in your body impact muscle growth, then you understand the need to have those hormones work in your favor. The hormones I'm referring to are things like your naturally produced human growth hormone, cortisol, testosterone, and more.
Compound exercises are those that work several muscle groups all at once. Using them works your whole body at once and limits your gym time to 3 days a week, 45 min to an hour for each of those days.
Does that surprise you???? It's okay, it a new concept for many. See working out and building real, lean rock solid muscle doesn't require you to spend 4 hours a day, six days a week at the gym. That is a myth that has been widely spread and sold to guys for years and truthfully...well, it's long overdue for extermination.
See, by using and performing compound exercises correctly, you work your whole body in under an hour and because you work your whole body, you only need to lift 3 days a week. Plus, working the big muscle groups and working them hard causes the production of anabolic hormones with one being extremely beneficial. Can you guess which one??? You got it...Testosterone. And it's that hormone you created using a compound weight lifting routine that will maximize your efforts to build upper body muscle.
And keeping your workouts short helps prevent the build up of cortisol, which when produced in excessive amounts actually creates a negative component to the muscle building process. In fact, increasing cortisol amounts can contribute to belly fat storage instead the building of muscle.
Now with this information and your new workout schedule, you'll have the time to do all those other things you want to do.like hang out at the beach with your shirt off...especially now that you have that hot looking new upper body muscle.
The 11 Essential Ingredients to Build Upper Body Muscle Free Report
Muscle Building Tips, plus your chance for Q & A time
If you're tired of working hard and not seeing results...it's time to make a change. If you want to know the best way to build upper body muscle and strength, read through this site to learn about all the essential ingredients to building your upper body and gettting the muscle and strength you want. Get started building upper body muscle today by simply saying yes and giving your first name and e-mail address! Or, send an e-mail to buildupperbodymuscle@gmail.com
Your personal information is protected and will not be seen. I value your privacy.
Need immediate help? I want you to see results. Ask me your biggest question about how to build upper body strength and massive muscle in the comments below. I'll give you the truth and the answers that will help you make a difference, IMMEDIATELY!
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samuraisolutions
Oct 11, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
- Great lens Jo,
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jochris26
Oct 12, 2011 @ 8:12 am | delete
- Thanks Samuraisolutions. I read your lens, howtobuildmuscleandbulkupfast and really liked it.
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Jo
Oct 9, 2011 @ 11:59 am | delete
- Charlie,
Just to make sure, check your spam folder for my e-mail. The e-mail should come from buildupperbodymuscle@gmail.com.
Let me know if you find it.
Thanks and best wishes.
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Buildupperbodymuscle
Oct 7, 2011 @ 8:19 am | delete
- Charlie,
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I received your comment and sent you an e-mail about how to build upper body strength. I sent you an e-mail to get started on that. Good luck and get back with me bud on my questions so we can set up a plan.
Talk soon,
Jo
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homegym
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- Nice work lots of info here ..
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What More do You Want to Know About Building Upper Body Muscle and Strength
Okay, so there's a lot of great information on this site already, but...since my goal is to help you get that Chris Evans "Captain America" body that you want, then I will give the additional information you need to get there. In order to do that though, you need to tell me what else you want to know. The easiest way for that to happen is do create a poll and ask the question.
So let me know...
Supplements for Building Upper Body Muscle
Okay, in my never ending quest to continue to give you honest straight forward information, it's time to talk about supplements. And the first thing I'm going to say is that...you don't need them. That's right! You don't need supplements. Everything you need to build your ultimate upper body can be obtained through the perfect regimented nutrition, exercise, and rest plan.That means, consistently stay on track with your exercises, eat the right number of calories and the right kind of calories everyday, and get 8 to 9 hours of sleep every day. If you can do that then I'm going to tell you to stay away from supplementation.
But if you can't do that....then I'm going to say that supplementation may help you to achieve your body building goals.
If you can't get the right number of grams of protein in your daily diet through food intake, then a whey protein may be an option for you. If your metabolism needs a kick start, then a thermogenic may be your answer. These are decisions you will have to make based on your workout and eating lifestyle.
What I can do is help you find a good high quality supplement company who isn't going to just throw some things together, call it a muscle building enhancer, and promise you 50lbs of new muscle in 2 weeks from using it.
The company I use is Prograde. I believe in their product, the ones I use, and I believe in their commitment to provide you with the best quality. If you feel you need to add supplements as a part of your training, you can see what the have available here.
And oh, by the way...I told you I would be honest with you so let me say here that "I'm a proud Prograde partner" meaning that I do get commision for sales made via this page.
What are the Benefits of Building Upper Body Muscle
Inspiring words from Vince Delmonte
It all started with wanting to look good on the beach, catch female attention, and impress his buddies. Do you feel the same?
Building muscle unlocks the door to a whole new world.... confidence, pride, respect, attention, recognition and power. I could list another dozen reasons but you get the point.
That's why I wrote my book, No Nonsense Muscle Building. It's the same formula I followed to transform myself so you could simply copy me and model my routine. Think about it...
Life is too short to go unnoticed and be average.
My world completely changed when I packed on the first 41 pounds of muscle. I literally felt like a new man and that I could take on any challenge.
Building all that muscle gave me the confidence to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer; move away from home; buy my first house at the age of 22; go on dates with any girl I wanted; walk through a night club without feeling out of place; save up enough money to buy my first dream car; and to start helping my buddies weight train and eat properly.
And most exciting... by becoming a new man I eventually attracted the women of my dreams who will be my wife in a few short months! This can be YOUR story too.
"I am ready to start now"
The crazy thing was that I just wanted to look good on the beach. I never had any intentions or hopes of getting all of those other benefits too. I just didn't want to look like a scrawny runner anymore.
I had no idea I would write a book one day. Or help people all over the world. I had no clue I would ever speak at live events and have customers in over 120 different countries. And I had no clue I would get up on stage in a euro style bathing suit on show off my physique for fitness model competitions... !
I always figured I would be a long distance runner my entire life. Good thing I hit the gym eh?!
Who knows what opportunities you'll pursue after you get your body to where you want it.
So what's the point of this email?
If you can live large INSIDE the gym, there is no reason you can't live large OUTSIDE of the gym.
If you can build the body of your dreams then there is no reason you can't get the girl of your dreams, the career of your dreams, be your own boss, overcome a health issue, beat a bad habit, stand up to someone who's pushing you around, or just be your own person without following the crowd.
YOU NEED TO BELIEVE THAT!
It all starts with getting the right information in your hands and then taking ACTION. I wrote two books in the past few years to help you prove to yourself that what I'm saying is not fairy dust.
I want you to pick up the book that you need most because it'll change your life. The layers of muscle and six pack you get is not even the good stuff... I kid you not. It's what comes WITH the muscle and six pack that is REALLY exciting.
That's what you really want. That's what you deserve. It's 13 days into 2010, lets make it happen THIS year.
Click here to muscle up and get a muscular upper body .
Your life is getting shorter every day... don't take your pulse for granted... Do something with it while you can.
Forward!
Vince DelMonte
Author, No-Nonsense Muscle Building
Author, Your Six Pack Quest
Contributor To Men's Fitness Mag
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Mag
Honors Kinesiology (Health Sciences) Degree
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The Proven Solution To Actually Build Upper Body Muscle Fast and Give You Results!!!
There are a lot of programs out there that make a lot of promises and the infomercials make them sound like they are the next best thing to the invention of protein powder. But all too often they don't provide real results for guys like you dealing with skinny man genetics, time constraints of a busy life, and more.None of these programs provide the complete package for building upper muscle, especially what you need to build upper body muscle. They either don't give you all the information you need, lie and aren't being honest about building muscle, don't work for average people like ourselves, or all of the above.
Let me guess, you've probably tried all of these programs yourself and found out that none of them worked, not one. There is one program that does and your body with show it. If you are serious about wanting to build upper body muscle fast and ready to make a committment to making a change, this is your solution too. You can have the upper body you want and be ready for summer, by clicking on==>> build upper body muscle fast. Find out the information you need to build your chest, back, arms, shoulders, and more.
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- At Home Exercises to Build Upper Body Muscle
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- Best Exercise to Build Upper Body Muscle and Get the Fastest Results
- Looking for the best exercise that will give you the fastest results in building upper body muscle? Read this article to find out what it is.
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- 5 Exercises to Help Build Upper Body Fast
- Is your routine giving you the muscle you want...in the time you want? Read this article to learn 5 exercises that will help you build upper body muscle fast.
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How do YOU Build Upper Body Muscle Fast?
If you have some tips and tricks about how you build upper body muscle, please share them here. Or, if you have any comments please post them. You can build that upper body muscle you want.
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cffutah
Jan 26, 2012 @ 10:28 am | delete
- I'm more of a leaner me, I've got the muscles I want just need to tone them.
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Build upper body strength and muscle
Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:10 pm | delete
- Hey there CFFUTAH, diet, (the biggest factor), and exercise still play a huge role in toning and sculpting the body even after you've achieved the muscle development you want. (Congrats by the way on that.)
Just a couple of suggestions on that would be to really hone in on calorie type and amount. Use HIIT as a way to burn excess calories throughout the course of your day. (Do worry, about losing muscle in the process, you'd have to be down to about 5% body fat for men 12 to 13% for women before that becomes a factor.) I would also recommend really focusing on precision technique and form with your exercises. I've learned a TON about the with the MI40 program I mentioned at the top of this web page. It's the perfect compliment to No Non-Sense Muscle Building. Applying these techniques have made a HUGE difference for me. When I do these exercises applying these techniques, I feel the exact muscles targeted and not others. It's really an incredible feeling.
Good luck to you and let me know if I can help you in your goals in any way.
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Build Upper Body Muscle
Nov 1, 2011 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- Hey mcarter08, thanks for the props and comment. I appreciate it. I agree, he really is an inspiration and is the master when it comes to helping skinny guys build muscle. Thanks again.
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mcarter08
Nov 1, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
- Great job on your lens and very well done. I am a big fan of Vince Delmonte and love what he has done to inspire and transform skinny guys into rock hard muscles. He is a true pro!
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george
Aug 19, 2011 @ 3:49 pm | delete
- A strength training workout like this one would work great with the anabolic diet.
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tonigrundstrom
Aug 10, 2011 @ 2:25 pm | delete
- Very informative lens. Thanks for your work on this. Should be helpful for many readers seeking bodybuilding information.
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jochris26
Apr 15, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
- Mattseefood, thanks for the comment and you're right, the exercises you listed are good ones. But, don't forget the leg work. That's extremely important to build your upper body as well. Throwing in squats & deadlifts will make a big impact.
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mattseefood
Apr 15, 2011 @ 8:50 am | delete
- Pull ups, push ups, and dips should do the trick :)
Try harder progressions as well if the basic stuff gets easy
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abacct
Mar 16, 2011 @ 5:55 am | delete
- It looks interesting - I love this secret regime.
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jochris26
Mar 16, 2011 @ 7:37 am | delete
- Thanks abacct!
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