Not all "Weight Problems" are the same

Not everyone is looking to lose weight, some need to gain or maintain body mass. I know what some of you are thinking, "poor bastards." But, it can be a real problem for some.

If you are active and underweight it becomes even more important for you to maintain a nutritionally consistent diet. For individuals that are training hard and not seeing results, look at your protein intake. Your body may already be in a metabolic overdrive, throw in some exercise, and you may see a dangerous drop in body weight, recovery and energy levels. Focus on meals that are higher in calorie but try to keep simple sugars and bad fats down. This will help you maintain and gain quality mass and prevent belly fat.

Some options:

Fruits and Nuts are high in calorie, natural sugars and fats.

Meat (lean) and Potatoes make a good combo.

Spread out your calories and include a few extra snacks.

Protein Bars and supplements might be a good easy option for you.

Genetics and be a difficult obstacle for everyone, but you can put up a good fight and achieve your goals. You do have a GOAL, right?

Increase Strength on the Bench

Negatives

Having trouble breaching that plateau on the benchpress? If you have access to a Smith Machine give negatives a try.

Set up a smith machine with a bench and heavy weight that you can bench maybe twice in a regular fashion. Have your partner do most of the lifting phase and you resist the negative (downward) phase of the lift. Try for a count of 5 before the weight touches down. Use the machines safety stops to prevent the weight from touching your chest.