really, how hard is it to get buff?

now im not talking ridiculously buff like body builders and such, just in really good shape, lets say i only work out for 3 days a week, would i even be able to get in really good shape, if so how long ?

picture of what i consider really good shape,

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2008-01-07-9_942969917_brad_pitt6_H204927_L.jpg

Yes, you can't work out for 3 days a week and be in really good shape. Well, you could I guess, but it'd be a REALLY hard and take a LOT of time. And it wouldn't be just lifting a few weights, you wiould have to run/bike/lift/eat right/sleep right. But tat's just based on my what my standards of REALLY good shape are. I am in REALLY good shape.

Why do you want to be in REALLY good shape?

Yes, you can't work out for 3 days a week and be in really good shape. Well, you could I guess, but it'd be a REALLY hard and take a LOT of time. And it wouldn't be just lifting a few weights, you wiould have to run/bike/lift/eat right/sleep right. But tat's just based on my what my standards of REALLY good shape are. I am in REALLY good shape.

Why do you want to be in REALLY good shape?

cpo335

and if you really want to know why i really want to be in really good shape heres a few,

. feel good about my self

. be even more attractive to my girlfriend

. healthier

. would be stronger in many ways

. and really i just have GREAT respect to people who put their bodies in really good shape

[QUOTE="cpo335"]

Yes, you can't work out for 3 days a week and be in really good shape. Well, you could I guess, but it'd be a REALLY hard and take a LOT of time. And it wouldn't be just lifting a few weights, you wiould have to run/bike/lift/eat right/sleep right. But tat's just based on my what my standards of REALLY good shape are. I am in REALLY good shape.

Why do you want to be in REALLY good shape?

serjitup

and if you really want to know why i really want to be in really good shape heres a few,

. feel good about my self

. be even more attractive to my girlfriend

. healthier

. would be stronger in many ways

. and really i just have GREAT respect to people who put their bodies in really good shape

Genetics help....BowlofNoodles

I'd imagine it takes a ton of work. You're going to have to drastically alter your diet and workout at least three times a week, but you have to workout effectively. I personally have no interest in getting "buff," despite the username. The extra weight, even muscle, does nothing for my lifestyle. I'd prefer just to be in shape. xXBuffJeffXx

Find a good lifting program, just like 4 days a week give or take a day. Do not lift everyday, and dont work the same muscles within about 3 days of eachother. like this:

1:chest/shoulders/triceps

2:back/biceps

3:legs

and add an abb workout about 2 times a week. Thats how i do mine. BTW whey protein helps pretty good too. Take a serving with milk preferably right after you work out. And if your skinny now, take another serving before you go to bed. And add some more calories to your diet, drink a glass of milk a few times a day so you get some extra protein and all the other good stuff in milk.

You dont have to do ur workouts like that, its just a suggestion. There are several plans out there.

Find a good lifting program, just like 4 days a week give or take a day. Do not lift everyday, and dont work the same muscles within about 3 days of eachother. like this:

1:chest/shoulders/triceps

2:back/biceps

3:legs

and add an abb workout about 2 times a week. Thats how i do mine. BTW whey protein helps pretty good too. Take a serving with milk preferably right after you work out. And if your skinny now, take another serving before you go to bed. And add some more calories to your diet, drink a glass of milk a few times a day so you get some extra protein and all the other good stuff in milk.

You dont have to do ur workouts like that, its just a suggestion. There are several plans out there.

JSDempsey

It takes atleast a year before you see any major changes, I use to weight 145 and was paper thin being 5'11, it took me a good year and a half I added 35 pounds of muscle, now I am 180, and working out 3 a week is enough if your workouts are really intensive, also dont bench press often, I use to bench every 2 days and would never get stronger because I wasnt resting my body properly, give your body rest, oh and buy protein from GNC or something it helps a bunch, start eating like crazy, and dont expect results, in the first year you will get the most results and make it a habit, dont be one of those people that go a month and doesnt see a change and quit, make it your life.deniiiii21

Thats right, but you will feel more physically fit long before a year. And certain muscles will probably get big faster than that.

[QUOTE="xXBuffJeffXx"]I'd imagine it takes a ton of work. You're going to have to drastically alter your diet and workout at least three times a week, but you have to workout effectively. I personally have no interest in getting "buff," despite the username. The extra weight, even muscle, does nothing for my lifestyle. I'd prefer just to be in shape. serjitup

The name was always a joke. I've lifted a solid amount in my life but never for mass. I was just saying that you should expect progress to be slow.

It's all about your diet....hi protien..cut back on carbs and latenight eating...then hit hte gym hard on the days you go....you're going to want to split your days by musclegroup....(Chest, Tris) (back, Bis) (Shoulders and legs)...and run....Omni-Slash

Yep. This is the best way to do it. It worked for me.

Working only certain muscles on certain days, gives the other muscles time to heal, which is actually where all your size/tone/strength/endurance will come from. The REST period. It's crucial.

The most important thing is dedication.

Never miss a day an tell yourself "O, I'll just workout harder tomorrow".

That guy is not very big, he just has little fat. Run and cut down on the amount of fat you eat each day.

All you really need to get his chest is a bench and some dumbells for your arms; no gym needed.

[QUOTE="JSDempsey"]

Find a good lifting program, just like 4 days a week give or take a day. Do not lift everyday, and dont work the same muscles within about 3 days of eachother. like this:

1:chest/shoulders/triceps

2:back/biceps

3:legs

and add an abb workout about 2 times a week. Thats how i do mine. BTW whey protein helps pretty good too. Take a serving with milk preferably right after you work out. And if your skinny now, take another serving before you go to bed. And add some more calories to your diet, drink a glass of milk a few times a day so you get some extra protein and all the other good stuff in milk.

You dont have to do ur workouts like that, its just a suggestion. There are several plans out there.

serjitup

pretty good shape. Good for football and basketball. just make sure you rest your muscles, if you lift too much you will hit a wall and you wont get stronger as quickly.

Whey protien is your best friend.taj7575

Lowfat Cottage Cheese is the bomb, it has whey protien in it, and it's low in fat.

The most important thing is dedication.

Never miss a day an tell yourself "O, I'll just workout harder tomorrow".

That guy is not very big, he just has little fat. Run and cut down on the amount of fat you eat each day.

All you really need to get his chest is a bench and some dumbells for your arms; no gym needed.

limpbizkit818

not really dude. That would be better than nothing but it doesnt sound like whats right for him. The fat wont matter unless he eats a lot of it, and no cardio is needed. You will build more muscle by not doing cardio a whole lot.