Been doing strength training for 3 months now on Rippetoe's Starting Strength program to come back to the gym after about 3 months without lifting in the summer. To get my strength / numbers back up again.

So, now I want to build some mass for a period of at least 3 months, hypertrophy-training.

I've done your hypertrophy program before with quite good gains, do you recommend me that again or got any other program?

I do respond quite good to compund movements, so want to keep those with some isolating excersises for extra pump/muscle tear.

Been looking and reading about this program as well: http://www.simplyshredded.com/fst-7-fascia-stretch-training-7-workout-routine-nutrition-guide.html

Note: I've been training for about 2 years, I have quite hard laying on mass - I am a bit skinny, 19 years old. (just some info)

Thanks in advance!

I was wondering if there is anything I can do for my body. I previously cut like 60 pounds and now my skin is pretty loose is there anything I can do to tighten it? Naturally of course like workouts or eating certain things? Also I had previous stretch marks on my body from the weight i used to have (i doubt theres any way to remove them without surgery) If there Is what do you recommend. Also I am starting to gain new stretch marks on my pectoralis minor from benching heavy weight. Is there any way to stop the marks from coming?

Could you help me find a good probiotic supplement please , I want to see if it will improve my digestion

thank you

Out of curiosity, if a mesomorph never ate properly or lifted would they just maintain weight with a low bf? Would they be small, or are mesos naturally big?

Also is it true that most people are a combination of the body types?

That is not the proper way of doing strength training. That is more hypertrophy than anything. True 5x5 means 5 brutal sets and by the last set, you will practically need assistance to get the last 1-2 reps.

For 5x5, superior form is good, but not essential. I recommend on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being horrible and 10 being perfect, a form of 7 or better.

Stick to my hypertrophy routine for a good 4-5 months, and make sure to EAT PROPERLY, even on days off! Eating is the MOST important thing for hardgainers.

Short answer....not really. Surgery is the only option for severe cases of loose/extra skin.

The only other option is to add a tremendous amount of mass in that area, which will tighten the skin and fill it out properly.

As far as stretch marks....embrace them. This is totally normal when you start to grow rapidly.

1. Greek Yogurt (eat every day)

AND

2. NOW! Probiotic-10 50 Billion



in addition, visit your local vitaminshoppe or GNC and see if they have refrigerated probiotics with at least 10 billion live cultures (from a reputable brand)

Meso's would be lightly muscular and lean without working out or dieting properly. They are not "BIG" without working out and eating correctly.

Yes, most people are a combination....or at least degrees thereof.

Example....

Mesomorph on a scale of 1-10
Ectomorph on a scale of 1-10
Endomorph on a scale of 1-10


You could be a level 7 mesomorph and a level 2 ectomorph - sounds like a video game RPG, but it's the best way to describe it.

When you say "5 brutal sets", I'm somewhat confused. I remember you recommending a 5x5 starting with 60% max weight, then 70%, so the first 2 are rather easy.