Anyone know the best way to gain weight?

[FingerorMoon?]

I knew I was forgetting one of the 'evil ones'. :)

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[pst]

How do you strengthen the rotator cuffs?

[DanSevering]

How bout
'Weightlifting+Shitload of protein bars =Pounds of Muscle'

If you want to eat protein bars your whole life... it's better to eat right and exercise sensibly, than go on some type of short-term binge that will only mess you up later-- it's the bodybuilding equivalent of taking steroids.

[DanSevering]

I'm not sure how much lifting you've done.
Its not complicated, people get very confused.
Try this basic program.

Twice per week:

Squats 2 x 12
Shoulder Press 2 x 8
Deadlift 2 x 10
Chin Ups 2 x 8
Dips 2 x 8

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I don't like "bodyweight" exercises (dips, chins) since there's no progressive element; you either have too much or too little weight.
That's why I recommended lat-pulls instead of chins, and bench-press instead of dips.
Also, two sets isn't really enough to build muscle; you usually need the third set to get maximum effect.

[Fatality Dragon]

Also if you need extra energy to excrises, try drink Sobe, tea, or smoothie. Also it would be helpful to take a quick plunge in cold water then warm up before you start to excrises :-)

"I would rather admit I am a lousy student than say I am the best, because once you think you are the best, there is no reason to continue learning."

[DanSevering]

BE REALLY CAREFUL OF YOUR ROTATOR CUFFS! Strengthen your rotators before hitting the weights hard. This summer I was lifting a lot AND swimming four or five days a week for about forty-five minutes at a time. I injured the internal rotators on my right arm. It's no joke. I am now a rotator cuff missionary.

The rotator-cuff is worked well by lat pulls; that's another reason why I recommend them more than chins, since it's almost impossible to do a wide-grip chin town to the back of the neck with full bodyweight.

[The Wastrel]

How do you strengthen the rotator cuffs?

There's an excellent book called "The 7 Minute Rotator Cuff Solution". Quickly, one thing you can do is get one of those bands/tubes that physical therapists use. Rotator cuff exercises are hard to describe. Just remember never to "pour".

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[DanSevering]

Also if you need extra energy to excrises, try drink Sobe, tea, or smoothie. Also it would be helpful to take a quick plunge in cold water then warm up before you start to excrises :-)

Caffeine isn't that good if used more than 2x/week; however any sugar-drink will help with energy during a workout, although it's important to drink water as well.
I don't think jumping into cold water will help much, however 25 reps with a light weight as a warmup is absolutely necessary before lifting the full weight.

[JKDChick]

Doughnuts?

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[Vargas]

Just wait until you hit thirty. The pounds will accumulate like magic! You won't have to do a damn thing except watch TV and drink beer, it's amazing!

"Go cry about it Vargas. Aren't you late for your shift at McDonald's?"