“Hardgainer: Fact or Fiction”

Is there really such thing as a hardgainer?

If you’re a skinny guy who’s been trying to gain muscle for a while, you may have labeled yourself a hardgainer. Perhaps you tried all kinds of different workouts and exercises that were supposed to help build mass for hardgainers like yourself. Since you’ve yet to achieve the transformations that other weightlifters or bodybuilders seem to have done so easily, you may have given up and blamed your skinny frame on genetics. Wait a second, don’t blame your parents just yet.   Rest assured that genetics is rarely the problem. There may be some who have a more difficult time building muscle, while others are blessed with better genetics. However, anyone can gain muscle while following the proper system. Stop labeling yourself a hardgainer or you will sabotage your efforts in the gym. Even if you have to work a little harder, with the proper knowledge you too can experience the massive gains you’ve been wishing for – but only if you change your mindset and believe that you can.    Here are a few things you should look for in a muscle building program:

• A progressive plan in which you gradually lift heavier and heavier weights.
• Proper meal plans that will give you adequate calories and protein to build muscle
• Sound advice on how to prevent injury and over training
• Emphasis on recovery methods, including sleep
• The program should NOT emphasize supplements or other muscle building substances for weight gain

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