I am 5'8 and I only weigh 117 lbs. Freshmen tryouts are in March and I need to gain muscle through eating and training. Keep in mind I have limited resources when it comes to training. All advise is welcome.
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Meat protein - burgers, bacon, sausage, roast beef, chicken, etc.
Eggs have protein.
Drink milk.
Eat an extra meal or 2 per day. Have parents make a big breakfast for you each day.
2013 son just gained over 30 pounds in 3 months doing this + weightlifting. I dont think he would have had the same results when he was a Freshman though.
He stopped eating poptarts and reduced his massive cereal intake also
If you don't have weights, you can do plenty of things with just your own body weight. Push ups, burpees, Insanity, etc.
Set a goal to add 2-4 pounds per week.
You can do it.
Eggs have protein.
Drink milk.
Eat an extra meal or 2 per day. Have parents make a big breakfast for you each day.
2013 son just gained over 30 pounds in 3 months doing this + weightlifting. I dont think he would have had the same results when he was a Freshman though.
He stopped eating poptarts and reduced his massive cereal intake also
If you don't have weights, you can do plenty of things with just your own body weight. Push ups, burpees, Insanity, etc.
Set a goal to add 2-4 pounds per week.
You can do it.
Thanks for the advise!
Keep in mind that just as it takes an extra 3500 calories to build a pound of fat, it also takes an extra 3500 calories to build a pound of muscle.
You're going to need to increase your caloric intake along with your workouts, but keep in mind that you'll have to pay attention to the difference between your good and bad calories.
You're going to need to increase your caloric intake along with your workouts, but keep in mind that you'll have to pay attention to the difference between your good and bad calories.
Also keep in mind that if you over do it or don't do it right, you can sacrifice some important flexibility, athleticism, and/or speed.