Comments on: How Did This Guy Gain 70lbs & 3 Inches On His Arms? (pics)

By: Heath the Cheap Protein Believer

Heath the Cheap Protein Believer — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:35:38 +0000

Okay i was just blown away by those pictures of him. To see him go from skinny and average to bulky and strong was pretty darn cool. I like the fact that he did this over time and not all in one or 2 months.

Putting on real muscle mass and tone takes real time. This is nothing that should be rushed. He was obviously going for long term results. Which i totally congratulate. This should serve as an inspiration to others.

People should remember also with working out a balanced diet is crucial. You need plenty of high quality protein. Which you can easily get from eggs and many other natural items.

By: maz

maz — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:23:51 +0000

Hi mark just started THT training but need some help with nutrition and my diet. If you can help confidentially that would be a help. Many thanks Maz.

By: Darshan Weerasinghe

Darshan Weerasinghe — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:50:59 +0000

Josh I salute you! Very well done.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:32:39 +0000

Thanks for the great comments everyone. 🙂
@Conor. It can’t be answered definitely since there are too many variables eg. training experience, age, genetics, training intensity, nutritive equilibrium, and so on.
However, the orthodoxy tells you to expect 3-5lbs per year – PER YEAR!! That’s insane. However, most routines aren’t intense enough, the volume is too high, most cutting programs force you to lose muscle, and so on.
When you start doing things correctly, we’re talking 10’s of pounds per year. If you’re a very advanced trainee, or an extreme ectomorph, perhaps somewhere just over 10 pounds.
The “Year of THT” program I’m developing is for more advanced trainees to really squeeze out those last few pounds and reach your full genetic potential.
Just a note: it took Josh 1.5yrs, not less than a year.

By: Conor

Conor — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:43:34 +0000

Mark, how much muscle do you think a natural bodybuilder can gain in 1 year?? There are some very conflicting opionins on this, whats your estimate?? I just find it staggering that this guy can gain this amount of weight in less than a year naturally, this site does promote natural training of course!! just a thought!

By: Nirosh Lutchan

Nirosh Lutchan — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:11:01 +0000

hi, please forward me a copy of THT,

Regards

By: john

john — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:45:15 +0000

Sweet Mark, looking forward to updates. I’m 15, and have put on over 25 pounds in 3.5 months following tht. Just moving into H.I.T. cycle today, looking forward to it!
thanks

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:23:11 +0000

Hey, just because this guy is 18 doesn’t mean he’s going to stay that way. As he moves into his 20’s and 30’s his metabolism slows, he gets married and has to stay up all night feeding and changing, he doesn’t get enough exercise to keep his nice abs –this is all a matter of here and now. I am 42 years older than this kid, and since I’ve been on Mark’s program (Sept 2010) I’ve gained NO weight, lifts 100% improved, and not one but 2 sets of abs showing! You’re never too old. Email for pics. Thanks, Mark.

By: John A Davis

John A Davis — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:50:41 +0000

yeah, a lot easier for the young ones. Tons of more growth hormone. Tons. Future breeders of the world sort of thing. However, at 60(climb in a cave and avoid the ice age sort of thing), using a GLADS/MANS/THT3.1/6PK-ABS mismatch of Mark’s routines I have been adding at least 10lbs of barbell or machine weight every week now for 8 weeks. Moved my days to match Marks weekday/weekend version with carb up day on legs day. Also when switching, I thought I would have slow start but low and behold, moved Fri=1 to Mon=1 and added my usual extra 10lbs today. Added 20lbs on the shrugs. And that includes skiing all day the day before. (had to, darnit).

So. . . . . .buy the books first, download everything that is free, read through all his blogs so you get started on what you correctly want. I didn’t but managed to continue to advance steadily. Which means Mark’s paradigms work even for slobs like me!!! I do make sure of doing the workouts like he explains, until failure each set, and the long rests, and the post workout shake. Now if I could only get that 6-flap out of the way so I can see the 6-pack. . . .

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:50:36 +0000

Wow, impressive i am 18 and half this guy. Today started with THT FTW!!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:17:11 +0000

Very impressive, although the age factor is probably difficult to account for (gaining weight is always easier when you’re still getting taller). I think 15-20yrs is probably the best time you could possibly spend exercising in your life. That said, it still makes me want to try out the THT and MANS / GLAD diet stuff for real.

btw – Have you ever tried Jack3d as a pre-workout drink? I’ve tried both Jack3d and NO-Xplode and not only did Jack3d work better, it tasted way better too (not all foamy and carbonated). I haven’t tried out your homegrown one yet, but I’m thinking about it when I finish my current supply.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:31:10 +0000

Love the protein shake and deadlift pics!
You look pissed off in the before pic. I bet you’re not anymore lol! Great motivation. Gonna work harder than ever this year!!