Hi everyone
I've had a few personal problems since around October time of last year, some which are still on going. I joined the gym around January time and went quite a lot up until around April, this week I have started to go again and I have started on machine weights. I'm 6ft 4 and 15 stone, I have a reasonably good base as I work in construction so semi fit. I used to weigh 24 stone so keeping the weight off is fine. The reason for me creating this thread is because I don't really know what I should be doing? I don't feel confident enough for free weights not do I know any routines. I'm trying to bulk my upper half, arms and chest area as for my height they are quite narrow.
I have started doing 2000 meters on the rowing machine followed by 4 sets of 12 on each of...bi cep curls/fly press/chest press/triceps press. I don't know if this routine is useless? Or if it's okay or wether anything else should be added? I also do 20 mile bike rides as well when I can.
My appetite is what I struggle with, I'm wanting to gain muscle but I have very little appetite due some of my personal problems, find it hard to be hungry or eat much. Would whey protein help me?
Any help at all in a somewhat right direction would greatly be appreciated.
Many thanks guys.
I've had a few personal problems since around October time of last year, some which are still on going. I joined the gym around January time and went quite a lot up until around April, this week I have started to go again and I have started on machine weights. I'm 6ft 4 and 15 stone, I have a reasonably good base as I work in construction so semi fit. I used to weigh 24 stone so keeping the weight off is fine. The reason for me creating this thread is because I don't really know what I should be doing? I don't feel confident enough for free weights not do I know any routines. I'm trying to bulk my upper half, arms and chest area as for my height they are quite narrow.
I have started doing 2000 meters on the rowing machine followed by 4 sets of 12 on each of...bi cep curls/fly press/chest press/triceps press. I don't know if this routine is useless? Or if it's okay or wether anything else should be added? I also do 20 mile bike rides as well when I can.
My appetite is what I struggle with, I'm wanting to gain muscle but I have very little appetite due some of my personal problems, find it hard to be hungry or eat much. Would whey protein help me?
Any help at all in a somewhat right direction would greatly be appreciated.
Many thanks guys.
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like today I've had nothing to eat. Since a break up I just find it really hard to eat much at all.
no one gave me the weird looks either! I'm trying to force food down my neck but not enjoying that part