Hi guys,

I've been going to the gym for about 3-4 months now and I've seen some great improvements.
Although I do need some more advice,

I am a 17 year old male, and am looking to put on weight..i.e muscle mass
I have a very slender build and most of the muscle I have gained is already quite toned..
whilst going to the gym now I have put on 6 kilos, I started out at a weight of 55kg and am now 61kg.

I am very proud of what I have accomplished so far, but my journey hasn't stopped yet.

I was wondering, from your perspective, would be the best way to work certain muscle groups.

For example, should I only work 1 body part each day, i.e 1 body part per week.
Or should I work 2-3 body parts per day, i.e 2-3 times per body part per week

I would like to hear what is the best method in your opinion to build muscle

if you're looking to put on weight (like i am busy doing) then i'd advise you to spend no more than 30-45minutes in the gym, and the rest of the time you should be eating.

a good way to gain weight fast and to increase strength in a very short peroid of time is to do the GOMAD diet (Gallon Of Milk A Day). I haven't quite started it yet, but plan on doing so in the next week. i'm already drinking about 1-2litres a day and i've gained quite alot of weight from it so far, it definitely works.

it's fine to work out 2 body parts a day like Chest & Biceps for example.

and:

Eggs
Tuna
Peanut Butter
Chicken
Fish
Beef

and like i said, MILLLLLLLLLK

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Chest first then tris to burn out your tris

Chest and bis to work antagonist muscles

those splits are quite common

Best thing is to not over train a single set of muscles, how much you wait, well I don't think theres a fixed answer for that.

I have splits like

back +bis
chest+tris
legs+ some lats and traps
shoulders
some days off here and there

but I mix it around from time to time to keep the body guessing as you should.

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thanks guys

strarting strength is good for a beginning/intermediate
really simple so you cant fuck up and it still gives good results

upper/lower body splits... Max Effort (for strength), Repetitive Effort (for size), & Dynamic effort (for power). (IMO)

Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 is also pretty bad ass, but it's geared more towards strength than size but I know some people that has put on some lean muscle mass with the program and not only that they've gotten strong as hell and it's really simple to do.

...oh yea, you gotta eat a shit load of food, I'm not sure about the GOMAD.... you'll most likely develop an intolerance after a while.

i don't think i'd develop an in intolerance, i just love milk too much..

you only have to do it for about 1-2 months anyway, until you've reached your goal weight.

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Girl shake that thang, yeah work that thang, let me see you go up and down
rotate that thang, i wanna touch that thang,
can you make it go round and round

People suggesting splits and 5/3/1 but to be honest if you've only been going for 3-4 months I think it's best for you to stick at 10 reps per set and full body workouts every other day. When I was your age I got a lot of gains in muscle and strength like this. Also 5/3/1 is not relevant to muscle gain and it sounds like you want this and strength so 8-10 reps is probably best per set..Now I am only training 5 reps or less but I'd never recommend it for a beginner tbh. The only split I could suggest would be Upper body one workout, lower body the next at this stage. People might disagree but this is what I think personally. Also make sure your doing squats, deadlift, bench, bent over rows, shoulder press in particular. But also working every muscle so you don't get muscle inbalance

This is possibly the best advice you've received here.

yes, diet is very important ...
get informed by asking a personal trainer or a nutrionist
best desicion you'll make

alot of PTs dont know jackshit
i mean all it takes is a short course

HGH

This is truth.

This is horrendous advice, even for sarcasm. Even if hGH had the greatest anabolic properties of any peptide hormone (it doesn't), it's expensive as all hell and makes your joints hurt like shit. It also induces organ growth, producing a stomach that protrudes, and the gains aren't very easily kept when you stop injecting it.

All great advice,
i've created a plan that suits me and im eating a lot more now
hehe