Hard Gainer? Can't put on weight? GTFIH

[soundsgood]

Heres an article on Go Figure on my Training Partner Jake.

http://www.gofigure.co.nz/doc/content/view/1418/29/

CLIFFS

Naturally an extreme ecto he's fought tooth and nail for every kilo of muscle he's gained.

He competed at 90kg earlier this year and at 6'2 decided he needed mass to fill out his lengthy frame and be more competitive.

He's currently eating through 8000 calories a day, every day. All clean which is no mean feat. While I definately wouldn't recommend a similar diet for most people, Jake is a qualified nutritionist and tailored his diet to his own requirements.

The proof is in the pudding, he weighed in at 116kg today and still had abs visible (yes thats 26kg over his comp weight from less than 3 months ago!). Now thats bulking at its most extreme!

Next time you hear someone complaining they eat heaps but cant put on weight, refer them to this article :nod:

[30ed32]

That's some good stuff... im 6'2 and 67kg's.. eating about 3k calories a day.. obviously I need to get a lot more some how..

[Monarchking]

great read, must work dam hard :grin:

[olympia]

I like what he says about supps being just that. A supplement to real food. See so many guys stop eating when they hit the supps thinking theyll just get the calories from them . Although 8000 a day your going to need a bit extra . Good motivation for the ectomorphs .

[dmcb]

30ed32, 2litres of chocolate milk a day is your friend

[30ed32]

30ed32, 2litres of chocolate milk a day is your friend

I will try that thanks, healthy enough though?

[thatwaslight]

Came in expecting im 60kg and cant gain weight.

left mirin.

I'm going to use the same tactic on my next bulk for sure. ectos unite

[dmcb]

it's not gonna mess you up but i wouldn't do it for the rest of your life lol. I did it for a while and blood tests said i was healthy

[FellowshipOfTheRon]

holy mother of bulking this guy sure must work real super hard and have a crazy metabolism to boot! doesn't ronnie coleman also bulk on similar kcals?

[hjp]

That is an impressive bulk!! Good read

[tomleegolf]

holy mother of bulking this guy sure must work real super hard and have a crazy metabolism to boot! doesn't ronnie coleman also bulk on similar kcals?

Ronnie Coleman cuts on 8000 cals and has an IV stuck in his arm providing a constant source of protein to prevent going catabolic

[steak]

8000 clean is hard to do :clap:

[Riccardo]

Fuckn awesome! like they say, no such thing as a hard-gainer, just an under-eater.

[AlBundy]

You mean the answer all along was eat more?!?!?!?! fuarrkkkkkk ,,,,,,, lol

[pyro]

Fuckn awesome! like they say, no such thing as a hard-gainer, just an under-eater.

LOL so you are saying hes not a hard gainer, yet if he doesnt eat 8000 cals hes not going to get bigger. He is the definition of a hard gainer. Pretty sure if he was taking in 6000 cals thats not under eating.

[30ed32]

He is a hard gainer and definitely eats a lot, but not as bad as some.. At 16 I was around 6 feet and would've been around 60kgs. Now 21 6'2 and 67kg with a physical full time job. Plan to change the weight very soon though.

[Riccardo]

Fuckn awesome! like they say, no such thing as a hard-gainer, just an under-eater.

LOL so you are saying hes not a hard gainer, yet if he doesnt eat 8000 cals hes not going to get bigger. He is the definition of a hard gainer. Pretty sure if he was taking in 6000 cals thats not under eating.

Its just an expression aimed at people who blame their "hardgainer" genetics on not being able to put on mass. If you want to grow you need to eat more calories, simple as that.