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General Health | Starting exercises for slim body type


Hey there
I am 24 yrs old, 6'2" tall and weigh only 140 lbs. Last year I had picked up on soccer and used to play quite a lot because of which I have fine legs but this has also resulted in very lean upper body, read bony.
Now I want to start with exercising and gaining some weight. Also, I dont want to hit a gym straight away but want to start on my own and after a month or so join a gym. Could you please advice with what exercises should I start and what diet regime should I follow. I am not looking for enormous muscles but a lil above average...something like the Brad Pitt, :) (I was inspired by the Brad Pitt workout)
Please help as this leanness is killing my confidence and I feel ugly towards my body...



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Spiderman
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9/12/2008 8:55:44 AM
Push ups, Pull ups and crunches are a great place to start. You'll work your chest, back and to a lesser extent, your arms as well as your abs.

If you have some dumbbells at home, you can do bicep curls, tricep extensions and shoulder flys and presses to work your arms and shoulders specifically.

Always go for max reps when you're using just your own body weight like with push ups and pull ups.

Sounds like you're pretty lean already, so any muscle you gain will be on display right away. Your abs should start to show pretty quickly and cut abs are just about the best prescription for a healthy body image there is.

Hope this helps





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