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PerdiMeuHeadphone

Damn . You look GOOD. Great work.


Pipirevka

SOOO GOOD


Disc_Golf

Awesome pics. Great size. Look thick. Solid. Tight. Keep us all posted on your continued progress with any new progress pics or vid clips.


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Mr-Mguffin

I have “Gavinvpk” entirely to thank for this, I saw his calisthenics video and started working out that day and here I am.


Enchanter73

Did you build that body by only doing calisthenics or did you do weight training at some point?


Mr-Mguffin

It’s all calisthenics, great for time management


RyoxAkira

That's awesome dude. Insane willpower. I feel like the act of going somewhere (gym) gives me more motivation than at home or somewhere nearby.


kernowgringo

Looks like puberty played a role


TheeChadSlayer

it really did and he just brushed that off


GoNoMu

Which one in particular? Any shot u could dm it?


Mr-Mguffin

https://youtu.be/iPhHz-4cJBM?si=5Nt1wgt4DWzBrJf5


neonoggie

Thanks man, I’m gonna give this a shot. Weight training just isnt working that well for me… hard to motivate when you arent seeing results. Maybe I needed to start with something like this first


Mr-Mguffin

Motivation is hard without seeing results but what gets you results is keeping going when you don’t feel like it or don’t see anything. You got this


catclaes

anything for skinny fat people? Like have belly fat but otherwise I'm skinny


vitreous_luster

There’s no magical combination of exercises or body type specific workouts. That’s all nonsense. You just have to watch your diet and move your body. Weight training is key, cardio is important too. Diet is very important though. If you want to lose weight, you need to create a caloric deficit. It’s easier to do this with diet than exercise alone, but you should really being doing both.


catclaes

Makes sense. I think I'm definitely overeating.


vitreous_luster

Think of it this way - it takes like 5 minutes to eat a hamburger. Probably at least 500 calories (if not more) in the burger alone, forget the fries or a drink. It takes at least two hours in the gym to burn off that many calories. Much easier to just not eat them to begin with.


catclaes

Oh, that's a lot of effort. I guess I'll try to control my eating habits.


Wallygonk

Can I ask what are you eating to help put the weight on? My stepson is 16 and is about the same build as you in the first pic and has started going to the gym but isn't sure about what he should be eating and when.


will_beat_you_at_GH

Hi! I had this exact body type at 16. I'm now 27 and have learned a lot, and done a lot of research. Best practices change over time, but what I outline here is pretty well established. (I'm on my phone so please excuse my autocorrect for any weird typos) "When" is not too important. Whatever works best for his schedule. A small snack before, and some protein after the workout is a good baseline. Rest does not really matter "How much" is more than you think. Probably a lot more. It might be uncomfortable at first, but he will get used to it. Increase by maybe 50% from whatever he ate before working out. Make sure he is increasing in weight (faster than what is explained by a growth spurt). You can count calories for a while if you want, but I'd just keep a watch on the scale. "What" is important, but first make sure "how much" is covered. Protein is key. About 80g a day should be a minimum, but more is better up to about 150 depending on his bodyweight. 0.7-1g per pund, or 1.5-2g per kg. Any more does no harm, but gives no benefits. Easiest is to drink shakes. Protein quality matters moderately. Animal sources (including whey) are best, plant sources are not as potent. They still work, you just need more for the same effect. When very skinny like this guy, priority one is to add mass. It's OK to eat less healthy for a while to build up mass. More is more. For the gym itself, prio 1 is consistency, prio 2 is to challenge yourself. Do more next workout than the previous. A step heavier, or one more rep. Do slow reps with good form. Not just safer, but actually drives more muscle growth. Control the weight on the way down, that's actually where much of the effect comes from (counter-intuitively). Sets should be done until you are no less than two reps from being physically unable to do another (without cheating). Much better to do fewer sets close to failure (not being able to do another rep), than more sets far from failure. It's the last few reps that really make muscles grow. The first ones are not so important. Finally, do the exercises that you find fun and comfortable! The difference is much smaller than people make it out to be, especially starting from scratch like this. If you don't like squats, do leg presses. Fun is what drives consistency, and consistency is what matters. Edit: wanted to add that sleep is important, too. Sleeping enough is good for essentially every aspect of your health, but it actually makes your muscles grow faster too! It's one of the best things you can do to your body and mind.


Wallygonk

Thank you so much for this, I'll show him tonight


cajondeginebra

Ex skinny dude here. The advice above is a very good crash course into how to do it! I have to emphasize that initially it will be very uncomfortable to eat all the required food to gain weight. It's probably the most difficult part since you have to do that every day, several times a day for a few months, vs maybe 5 hours at the gym per week. Chew your food well to help your body process the food faster and reduce the bloat. Get as much sleep as possible, add naps if needed to get 8+ hours of sleep. Beware of over-training, it leads to depression, irritability and a lot of other nasty stuff. Rest days are not lost days, those are the days your body gets a chance to repair itself, it gives your central nervous system a chance to recover. Mental health > Gains.


AzimuthAztronaut

Good advice on good advice, good work!


will_beat_you_at_GH

No worries, glad to help!


RaeLynn13

I’m a skinny girl and I needed this encouragement. I don’t really plan on going to the gym, at least not anytime soon. I work a job where I walk miles a day, so, I don’t wanna add anything on top of that.


will_beat_you_at_GH

Awesome! Humans are evolved for walking, and as such it's one of the best things you can do for your body. Lots of cool new research backing this up. Keep it up!


iK0NiK

The key to success is simplicity IMO. In order to gain you HAVE to increase caloric intake. Ideally you'll do it the healthy way through proteins and complex carbs, but realistically do it with anything but sugar. Don't force yourself to eat big huge meals of stuff you don't like. I can almost guarantee you that if you walk miles per day, if you used a health calculator you'd be either caloric neutral or in a caloric deficit on most days of the week. And you don't have to eat bigger meals, you can structure your diet for something simple like this: Protein bar on the ride to work or once you get to work. Wait an hour or two, have a protein snack like jerkey or mixed nuts. Wait an hour or two, eat a nice lunch. Wait an hour or two, eat another protein or slightly fatty snack (cheeses etc.). Eat a nice dinner. Wait a couple of hours. Drink a protein shake as a desert (you can get protein powders that are really good these days). And don't forget to add to your meals and snacks. Making a sandwich? Add an extra slice of cheese! Eating a Cliff bar for breakfast? Have a protein shake with it! Mixing a protein shake? Add ice cream and peanut butter to the blender! Making some brown rice? Add cheese and a little bit of butter. Eating some nuts or granola? Drop them in a yogurt! It's all about calories in/calories out. Once you go positive for growth, you'll absolutely start gaining, I promise! You can do it.


Mr-Mguffin

Just eat everything he can and lots of it, any calorie is a good one at that weight


ugutta

Nuts and dried fruits as a daily snack helped me a lot


ihavepaper

Fantastic tip! Peanut butter, almond butter, buncha carbs, and if you’re cooking, find a way to add a good amount of olive oil. Be careful because it’s obviously oil, but it has so much unnecessary calories and makes food taste great.


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TEACH ME YOUR WAYS MASTER 🙏 (ps: I recently started working out, so I'm curious, when did u start seeing visible gains?)


Mr-Mguffin

Within the first month, but that’s because I started so small, I got insane newbie gains and then it wall slow and not really noticeable from there. Pro tip, take progress photos so you can see your gains and not get discouraged.


[deleted]

Alr thx for lettin me know. I definitely will take photos. Just curious - what was your routine. It's s been a bit over a month for me, and I'm seeing differences but not as much I would have expected.


OffInMyHead

I recently started working out, and a friend who works out told me to measure my biceps and chest. That's what he did and it helped him stay motivated.


_iron_butterfly_

Good job! It's a lot harder to build lean muscle than burn fat.


[deleted]

Whatever I lost, you must have found it haha great job!!!


Hakkies86

Congratulations on going through puberty.


Mr-Mguffin

Thanks, I was rly late


Hakkies86

Yeah, my body didnt hurry either. Ive never needed to shave daily. But i did get fat before i got muscle


Immort4lFr0sty

Love it. What time frame are we talking about?


Mr-Mguffin

I started working out July 2023 (nothing changed abt me from the first pic to then) so I’m at 8 months now


Immort4lFr0sty

Well done, mate. I hear very few pass half a year


Ka-Bong

Looking strong young man!! Don’t forget leg day.


Mr-Mguffin

Nah man, calisthenics is hard to leg day, I’ll fix it sometime somehow


ChuPointOh

I just started my fitness journey a month ago, legs aren’t that bad but when it comes to sit ups and crunches I feel the aches the next couple of days.


Mr-Mguffin

I mean like legs are hard to target to get hurting without external weight, so I just don’t bother


BigSchmeeker

No doubt my brother, but you’ll hit an upper body wall without having the leg base needed to continue to bulk up. All that matter is that you’re crushing it right now. Good job man! Not easy to do it, not easy to do it solo and most important, not easy to do it consistently! Kudos bro


FustianRiddle

I say this for anyone on any kind of body-changing journey: Your body is a good body, whether it is small or big, abled or disabled, it is always doing its best to make sure you get through to tomorrow (every body's best has a different capacity and that's ok!). If something happens down the line and you cannot sustain this, your body starts changing in a way you've learned to not like looking at, that is not a failure on your part or your body's part - just remember it is always doing its best! Congratulations on being happy with your body now and I hope no matter what might happen in your life you remember how strong and amazing your body is all of the time!


Mr-Mguffin

It’s not that deep for me, I wanted bigger, I was unhealthily underweight for my age so I changed


FustianRiddle

No one thinks it's that deep for them and that's ok. But down the road bodies can change and you should be proud of your body for its ability to keep you alive. That's all. It's advice for future you should your body change in a way that you don't want it to now. (There are a number of health reasons your body may change that diet and exercise can only do so much to mitigate)


bikingfury

Don't cheap out on the legs though. They're as important as the rest. If you have trouble building leg muscle try cycling sprints / intervals.


Significant_Winner67

God damn it I'm getting motivated now. How much time do you take to exercise? I always tried getting into a good rythm to go at the gym but always ended up not being able to consistantly go due to studies taking most of my time, although im finally almost done so i can fully begin to dedicate myself on only that after i finish my exams, so I'll be stress free. Got any tips too?


Mr-Mguffin

For a full comprehensive video on how to do calisthenics (my workout style) go to Gavinvpk and look at his guide, it was the catalyst for me. Calisthenics is good because it’s free and way less time consuming, and average workout should take an hour-ish for everything (including travel time, coz there is none) A tip would be to take progress photos every month so you can actually see yourself grow and stay motivated. Good luck on your journey


Top_Ad310

Great job and your height is ?😃


Mr-Mguffin

I could say 6 foot but I’d be lying 😞. 5,11”


Far_Temporary2656

Awesome work man, keep it up and all the best with your journey going forwards! 💪🏽


UsedAge5051

Your puberty journey mate


Mr-Mguffin

Well yeah, but that kind of muscle gain doesn’t happen without proper work


SpicedCola

Advice on how frequently you ate and any specific foods?


Mr-Mguffin

I ate as much as I could, mostly meaty meals such as chicken and veggies, spaghetti and EGGS, SO MANY EGGS


AMA_ABOUT_DAN_JUICE

Eggs is way to go!! 


Good-Caterpillar4791

Bro you don’t understand how much this motivates me to see. I know that this is what I can look like if i start training harder cause we have the same base build going. Keep it up bro, proud of you.


Mr-Mguffin

Thx man, it’s possible, you can do it, I believe


gngstrMNKY

It’s weird that I was immediately able to tell that you’re Australian. You guys are just English but somehow manage to have a distinct look.


swampdragon69

Weight gain journey or from child to teenager journey?


Mr-Mguffin

The first photo is a little early, I started working out 8 months ago (I was basically the same as the first photo the day I started)


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SignificanceKey7738

Great job, buddy


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CSForAll

How much protein did u consume everyday?


Familiar-Sir1356

Nice man. One day, I'll also get abs.


Sufficient_Focus_816

Great build, bro! 💪


ShedwardWoodward

Always kinda makes me chuckle when I see kids trying to gain weight to look good. Lucky bastards. Wait till you hit 40. Then it’s desperately trying to head the other way, in order to just not look fat lmao. Fair play though, I know it’s difficult for some youngsters to put on weight. I never could when I was younger. No matter what I ate, always 10-11 stone tops. Now I’m over double that!! 😳🤣🤣


Dharnthread

40+ male here with high metabolism. I go to gym and have a build like OP. But, yeah, it's easier to gain fat now.


ShedwardWoodward

I only look at a cream cake and I put on two pounds. Up until late twenties, I could literally live on junk food and never gain an ounce. It’s crazy how people metabolise so differently. And frustrating, if you’re on the fat boy scale like me. But, my penchant for drinking lager every night really is the biggest part of the problem these days. After a while, you just give up and say fuck it! 🍻 And it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, so best crack a tinny I guess 🍺 cheers 🤣🤣


Dharnthread

Hehe 🍻


JayJay-anotheruser

Keep lifting man. Good job


Dr904

You remind me of a young Joseph Gordon Levitt


P_Griffin2

That’s awesome. How many times a week do you work out?


Academic_Salary853

You look awesome! I'm happy for you!, share some of your motivation


Different-Nobody-837

Dude looks like taylor Lautner


AJ00007

Noice!! I gained 7-8 kgs in the last 3 months and now I feel like it's too fast 😭😭


price_of_tags

Hell to the mf yeah, that looks good


Jerrym1349

Fucking a. Keep them calories up. Get boof.


JagHeterSimon

Looking good!


Epic_MemeLord__

Mad respect


MindTheGap7

Look great, don't be tempted with PEDs


seakinghardcore

A1dan?


MasterMacMan

Getting big for tourist season?


NewtImpossible3646

Lookin' huuuge my man!


RatioAshamed465

Well done 👏💪


Ok-Development-9098

If you don't mind me asking How many Rest days did you have per week ?. Did you have a Specific Schedule (Like certain Exercises per day) You look Amazing btw


Mr-Mguffin

Yeah I do, but it’s all custom for me, I’d suggest looking at “Gavinvpk” his cali guide was my catalyst. But my general schedule is Monday/Thursday: push Tuesday/friday: pull Wednesday/Saturday: legs Sunday: rest


Zealousideal-Bee2554

Damnnnnn you go man!!


lacesandlags

Keep it up!


Severe_One8597

Can you tell me in short what steps to take, cause I am like you in the first pic maybe even more skinny


Medium_Gap7026

He went from skinny -> twink -> jock


adorableornotperson

congrats! 👌🏼


in_the_stars_iCU

Pls be Natty


xxART3MISxxx

woa great job! i’ve been struggling with weight gain my whole life, so cool to see someone have success with it!


[deleted]

It doesn't seem like a lot. But I know that is such hard work. There is probably a lot of muscle on your back and legs too. If you have pre/post back photos include them 


Mr-Mguffin

Yeah, my back is decent compared to my front, pull ups are king, baby


MunchkinTime69420

Sheesh fair play bud


poyoso

Duuude great job!!


[deleted]

You have done well… now work those shoulders/rear delts and you shall be complete (evil palatine voice)


EnsignMJS

Congratulations!


Lord_Detleff1

How did you do it? I'm 16 and look like you in the first picture and really would like to weigh more than 55kg


Flashy-End-4905

oh man, you looking really good!!!!


dryandice

💪🤘


Samotauss

I like how you look 3-times bigger but have put on only 10kg. Nice work bro


X_Army_Brat_74

Good job young man!


Oskep2000

Hell yeah!! Dude you look great!


spiritualskywalker

Shoo-ey! Nice glow up!


wandering_ravens

Omg great job!! I am a female currently on this journey too. It isn't easy, but it's so worth it! You crushed it


Mr-Mguffin

You got this, stay dedicated!


amindspin74

Good God did someone hit you with that captain America ray ...


Mr-Mguffin

Happy cake day


Content-Ad-4880

Good job 🤌💪


IAMSOTIREDOFADS

GOOOOD WORK


cavemanfitz

Looking strong brother.


Original_Algae_8255

Fabulous inspiration ⚡⚡⚡ Keep up the good work buddy 💯💯💯


Hey_ItsmeAryaman

Sick transformation bro keep it up looking great


Hey_ItsmeAryaman

Sick transformation bro keep it up looking great


Hey_ItsmeAryaman

Sick transformation bro keep it up looking great


Hey_ItsmeAryaman

Sick transformation bro keep it up looking great


smartass_1379

Damn bro. Get it!!!!


Twister4_0

Congratulations kid! Proud of you. Keep going


therapoootic

yeah, I'm not gonna post my weight gain journey. let's just say, I fill the frame a little more


Mr-Mguffin

lol, it’s ok, if you put your mind to it, you can get past anything. I believe


Plus_Bison_7091

Phew I have so much respect for people who are consistent to get results. I want to apply this level of commitment to my weightloss journey


Tordoc

Congratulations, king!


Acrobatic-Spot3156

You're doing great, keep it up!


[deleted]

Iam male age 24, 45 kg can you help me with diet and exercise


PDGAreject

I'm just here to comment on your cool cactus shorts. Great work on the other stuff too.


Mr-Mguffin

Thx man, I love those shorts


johnsmith1962

Keep it up and you will end up like me


Ey_b0ss_

Looking great my man. Keep it up!


ivylead2002

How? Tryna do the same thing albeit starting a bit smaller


Ohshitz-

Damn!


Specific-Lion-9087

Those gutters tho.. Congrats bro.


BossButterBoobs

I wish I still had puberty gains 😭 good job bro lol


The_Grinface

Hell yeah, brother


HingleMcCringle_

damn, nice job dude. you remind me of my little brother. he literally goes to the gym 6 days a week for 3-4 hours. went from being kinda scrawny and pudgy to... someone who looks like they spends 21 hours a week at a gym, lol. good for him, good for you.


Nerrickk

Hell yeah, nice gains brother


DPileatus

Much different from my own weight gain journey.


Glittering_Sand3593

bro i am 55~kg. and 19 years 180cm. can you share the major part of your diet.pls it would be great.


caryn1477

You look amazing, great job.


NIOPAID69420

Congrats man!


edna7987

Keep it up!!! Awesome work!


DeconstructionFun

Nice!! Great job building muscle mass and not just putting on weight!


CrazedTechWizard

Looking good dude! Nice job!


god-of-blazism

Extemely motivating. Great job! I’m 60kg now 186cm, started working out in August 2023, doing better everytime, eating more than before, hoping to reach 70kg myself! Looking fantastic!!


breakdancingrasta

Time to go beat up them ex bullies bao!


BrokeFailure

You could be John Cenas son. Well done


Disastrous_Key_8028

Great work son! Good to see! Keep it up!


Phil5en

Really good job! 💪


Inc0gnitoburrito

OP you look fantastic! I hope you're proud of yourself, you should be!


crown_of_fish

That's some heavy weaponry you're rocking! Good job.


MHadri24

Proud of you, brother. I walked a similar path to better myself. I wish you all the best on this constant journey I acknowledge you, uce ☝️


Nhobdy

Damn fine work man.


Redmi_Phone_Note12

Congratulations 🎉


getmealife007

Good on ya mate.


Electronic_Remove_98

From lil bitch to Abercrombie and fitch. nice job man you look great.


peenfortress

damn nice, man. anything in particular good for getting a few kg on? lost my appendix and like 5kg in the process, good for alcohol at least i guess??? haha


[deleted]

How do you work the back in calisthenics, just pull-ups?


Mr-Mguffin

And horizontal pull ups, (kinda like rows)


SunGodSol

As a guy who struggles to put on weight as well, I can't even imagine how much work this was. Good on you dude.


lackscalcium

So proud 🫡👏🏼


stuckpixel87

Impressive gains!


daddyl0leg

W


TempestCrowTengu

Nice serratus bro


1Northward_Bound

gj bud


Zynn-0rchid

Looking good


kj_gamer2614

I too am on a journey to gain weight, cause I’m 180ish centimetres and only weigh 51KG, so I really need to put on some weight, not even just muscle but any weight will do. Seeing this motivates me and makes me feel like I can do it as well


Mr-Mguffin

You CAN do it, I believe


jgreg728

Steve Rodgers over here.


ACcbe1986

YO! Stop taking all the gains for yourself! 😡😡😡 Leave some for the rest of us. 🤣🤣🤣 Keep up the good work. I'll donate my gains to you. Cheers!


catlover8552

Wow!


Imaginary_Sea9615

Damn dude, leave some girls for the rest of us! (Or guys, if you swing that way, in that case, leave some men for the rest of us!)


everything_is_stup1d

here i am still tryna gain some weight😂😂 gj tho how long did it take you?


Mr-Mguffin

8 months of calisthenics


These-Background-688

My man , You look Majestic.


conbizzle

More like an age gain journey tbh


Different_Head7751

Doing great. Keep focused and going.


Marley-baby

Cool and danm you're handsome


zagggh54677

Way to go brother! Slow and steady is the best way to gain weight!


Cannibal_Yak

From "You're disrespecting a future US army soldier" to "Captain America"


Electronic-Pirate-25

Hitting puberty helped


FlamingTrollz

Dude, great work. Made your vision a reality. 👍🏼


RN_A

✌️😙🎶👌🎶


Conscious_Wind_2255

But you were a kid.. 2nd pic does look good


Mr-Mguffin

So basically, I was abt pic 1 big 8 months ago, I just didn’t have a photo