5 Reasons Why Some Skinny Guys Don't Get Big Despite Working ...

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Every skinny dude dreams about packing on muscle. But truth be told, for most ectomorphs aka skinny guys, this never actually turns into a reality. Why? Because gaining mass and muscle is not as easy as they might think. Here are the 5 most common mistakes that don’t let skinny men grow despite the hard work in the gym.   

1) You Think You Are Eating A Lot But Are Actually Eating Junk Food

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Eating is the key to getting bigger. But this doesn’t mean you will eat anything. A lot of skinny dudes think that they are eating a lot but the case is either that they aren’t or they are binge eating junk food. Junk food will only give you a belly, not lean mass. It is calorie dense for sure but it is the source of the calorie that matters to achieve clean bulk. Stick to homemade food, make sure all your meals include carbohydrates, fats and protein and spread your meals throughout the day. Yes, the meals can go up to 6-8, and just alright!   

2) Focusing On Isolation Moves When You Should Do Compound Moves

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Let me be blunt, if you are a skinny dude trying to put on size, dumbbell curls, concentration curls, shoulder presses and more such isolation moves aren’t for you. You need to do squats, deadlifts, bench presses, barbell rows, pulls-ups and push-ups. These are called compound moves and hit multiple muscle groups.    

3) Thinking Overdosing On Protein Will Make You Big

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While protein is the main muscle builder, skinny dudes need to build mass too. If you aren’t eating enough carbohydrates and fats you will never build mass and eventually, weak and flat muscles.  

4) Jumping Between Programs Too Frequently

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Putting on size is not an easy thing. Pick a program and stick to it for at least 60 or more days. Change only when your trainer tells you and not your god damn friend! You will never see results if you switch workouts in a matter of weeks.      

5) Not Sleeping Enough

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Our body releases growth hormones while we sleep. And in men, 60-70% of this secretion occurs during sleep. Also, sleeping is actually nothing but calorie conservation and to get bigger, you need to save up on as many calories as possible. Hence, sleep skinny boy, sleep!

Shantanu Prasher

Specialty: Health & Fitness

Health fanatic, myth buster. Passionate about writing, learning and educating others on general wellness, Love a good movie and a series, only to dissect and review it later! Know More

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