nutrition/size

Question
I am currently a junior in high school, i play line backer and am only 185 lbs, i am six feet tall and even though i started on varsity i know i can get better.(you can always get better) my main thing is i eat a lot and am currently working out 5 of the 7 days a week, but still i have yet to get even close to my goal of 205-210 lbs. so i come to you in need of a great diet and workout tips to help build mass and become the great backer i know i can be. thanks for your time,
     Corey Johnson

Answer
Hello Corey,

Yes, I agree, you can always get better. Although you are eating a lot that doesn't always mean weight gain or mass. Meals with potatoes and bread, usually help in that area. I also suggest cutting your workouts down to 3 or 4 times a week. This time allows for your body to rebuild itself after you have broke it down.

Push ups and sit ups every morning and every night helped me to build mass. A lot of athletes also have gotten into the protein shakes to help build mass. I can not recommend them, because that is not my expertise. Weight lifting for mass and not for tone, which means heavier weight.

You want to build leg strength and speed. I suggest you find a hill in your area and run sprints up the hill. You can even run what I call "position" sprints, when running up the hill. If the hill is 50 yards, start from the bottom in a line backers "position" stance. Every 10 yards stop, then start again from a line backers "position" stance. This should increase strength, speed and quickness.

These are suggestions that have worked for others. Hopefully, they will work for you in your quest.

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Thank You,
Coach Anderson