Q: I am pretty skinny and just started lifting to increase my size. Any suggestions?
A: There are four rules that thin guys should follow in the gym. One, do fewer exercises (a basic upper-body pushing exercise, a pulling one, and a lower-body lift are enough to start). Two, do more sets. Since you are starting with light weights, it is safe to do more sets and learn the exercises. Three, train each body part more frequently, so hitting your whole body thr3ee times a week is ideal. Finally, keep your reps low, around five to eight per set. Most trainers prescribe higher-rep workouts, but a beginner does not have the coordination and strength yet to lift for longer sets, so there would be little benefit and a much higher risk of injury if you took that route.
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