Q&A for How to Gain Muscle Fast

Do a variety of exercises. Weight lifting or resistance training, like doing pull-ups, builds muscle. You can also build muscle doing plyometric exercises, such as jumping jacks and burpees.

If your plan is to build more muscle, you need to have more lean meats like chicken, fish, and tuna, as well as low-fat dairy, eggs, soy beans, whole grains, oatmeal, and brown rice. Protein is important because that helps your body build and repair muscle, but make sure you're eating plenty of carbohydrates, as well, because you need the energy from them to be able to build muscle.

You can build muscle mass in about 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your specific set of circumstances.

Consuming carbs (from fruit) and protein (from shakes) can be done both before and after morning workouts, especially if you are having trouble gaining weight and muscle.

Lifting weights and doing intense pliometrics with jumps and bodyweight lifts will build muscle effectively. Some say women have more slow twitch muscle fibers, so long distances or extended periods of cardio exercise may be more effective for women trying to build muscle.

There are many good protein supplements on the market. Look for whey protein to get all the complete proteins your body requires.

Weight lifting or resistance training, like pull ups, will build muscle. You can also build muscle doing pliometric exercises like jumping jacks and burpees.

Be sure to consume enough calories and include at least 1 gram of protein for every 2 pounds you weigh.

It all depends on how much you run, because in long distance running, you may start to burn muscle once the extra calories are gone.

Lift weights and do cardio. If you can't lift weights, then do body weight exercise. Follow a balanced diet.

Most people see results in as little as one month when they start working out regularly and eating well.

Three days per week should be more than enough. As for the time of the day to do it, this really depends on you because it's different for every person. Try a morning, afternoon and evening session to see which leaves you feeling the most energized and refreshed.

Gaining muscle will help your body burn more calories, but focus on choosing whole foods over processed food for best results.

Use this article to help you. In addition, you can work out at home with your own weights.

Body weight workouts are the best workouts -- you can do without weights if preferred.

Use low reps of high weight for bulking up. Use the most weight you can in 6 - 8 reps. Be sure to eat a lot of protein, as this aids in muscle growth.

You should eat 5 meals per day so that your body can burn more calories to build the right muscles. Don't skip dinner, but make sure it is full of proteins and vegetables. Eat until you are satisfied but not full.

Yes, you can increase muscle size from all of these activities although it may take longer than other strength exercises like lifting weights.

Yes.

Sure. You can lift you bag (loaded with books) to develop your biceps.

No, just continue to eat as much as you normally would, but add the snacks such as nuts & fruits.

You don't have to eat pork. It was just one of a few examples of protein dishes to consider. There are many other options to choose from.

Creatine is produced in body natural do aid muscle building. However, supplements can mess up your liver, so it's best to wait until you're an adult. Before then, talk to your doctor. Also, high protein food is a safer, known choice to consider.

Yes, a 13 year old can gain muscle with a proper workout and proper nutrition.

You can lift in long sleeves, as long as you are comfortable and it doesn't impede your ability to properly lift. Sometimes, lifting with long sleeves causes issues with grasping a weight properly. Cuff the sleeves once or twice if you have too.

Yes, eating too much protein can cause health issues. Stick to the healthy daily limits recommended.

Yes, sleep is paramount. Working out destroys muscle tissue, sleeping not only repairs it, but adds to it. The body's reasoning is "we didn't have enough, so let's repair it and add some more". You should be getting 8 hours of sleep, but the most important factor is that they be the same hours every night. Always go to bed at the same time and always get up at the same time, allowing your body to get used to the rhythm and plan its activities accordingly (such as repairing muscle tissue).

You can, just make sure that you are taking rest days to allow your muscles to recuperate. As you progress you can move toward working out each group twice a week if you wish.

Protein and creatine are essential. You can also add a multivitamin and fish oil, then you are good to go.

Google exercises for back muscles, especially your lats (latisimus dorsi) - the bigger they are, the more your back will shape into a V.