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Weight Gain Calculator. Determine the amount of Calories and grams of food required to bulk up, build muscle, and gain weight.

Weight Gain Calculator

How Do I Use This Calculator? The Weight Gainer Calculator is for people who want to increase body weight (bulk up). An effective weight training program is absolutely essential (otherwise all calorie excess will be stored as fat). See the weight gaining article for more. Basic Steps The calculator is a start point for weight gain - because of our unique makeup we all respond differently. Weight Training Program Stick to the big core movements: Bench Presses Dips Push Ups Pull Ups Squats Deadlifts Bent Over Rows Overhead / Shoulder Presses Do them once a week in a split routine like this: Monday: Deadlift, Bench Press Wednesday: Dips, Chins or Pull Ups Friday: Squats, Shoulder Press Further: Read Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength or look at the StrongLifts 5x5 program and How Many Calories Should I Eat?

Gaining weight requires a calorie excess. Having Trouble Gaining Weight? You are not alone! Calorie Calculator - Daily Caloric Needs. <div class="alert">Hey!

Calorie Calculator - Daily Caloric Needs

You have JavaScript disabled on your browser. The calculator will not work. <a target="_blank" href=" how to enable JavaScript on your browser. </a></div> How Many Calories Should I Eat? One-size-fits-all calorie recommendations do not work. They must be customized to each individual. Flexible Dieting Flexible dieting is becoming quite popular because it is very personalized and very unrestrictive. No foods are off limits as long as they fit your daily macro amounts and people enjoy the freedom flexible dieting gives them while still experiencing results. It also incorporates technology like smart phones, tablets, and other devices to make tracking calories and macros a lot easier. POPULAR Flexible Dieting: Lose Weight and Start Eating Again by Ted Kallmyer, is a complete guide to flexible dieting and includes everything you need to know and do to be successful. 130+ pages including the basics, tips, recipes, meal plans, exercise guides and much more.

Warning! Women Only. Shoulder Exercises - Two Arm Dumbbell Raises Over Head. Triceps Exercises - Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions To Head - Skull Crushers. For many gym enthusiasts, skull crushers which are also known as barbell triceps extensions is the second isolation exercise they start doing after barbell curls.

Triceps Exercises - Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions To Head - Skull Crushers

This is a great way to add size to your triceps and avoid strain on your shoulders, which get involved in most compound movements where the triceps are involved. If you’re looking to get more size on your upper arms then keep reading about this exercise. Muscles Targeted: Skull crushers don't have the word crusher in them for just any reason. This exercise strictly focuses on maximizing the tension and range of motion on your triceps. All three heads of the triceps are fully activated in this exercise. Why This Exercise is Important: Skull crushers are one of the most widely used and effective isolation exercise there is for your triceps. Things To Avoid: Skull crushers can put strain on your elbows and your wrists if you are not careful.

Triceps Exercises - Decline Dumbbell Extensions.