Newbie Here

[laced]

Thought I'd introduce myself since I'm new and all

Name: John
Age: 18
Location: Columbus, OH

Height: 5'7" or 5'8"
Weight: 115 pounds
Body Size: Slim

Background: I recently got into weight lifting in an attempt to get rid of my skinny arms. When I wear a short sleeve shirt people always like to look at my arms and go on about how skinny I am and how much my arms look like a part of a skeleton. I have found no way to increase the size of my wrists and arms yet. I don't bench often being my wrists don't allow me to support as much weight as I know I can do. (I need to build up my upper chest area, had surgery a year and a half ago)

Personal Goals: Reach about 145-150 lbs and get rid of my skinny arms/wrists

If anyone would like to help me plan out a routine and if there are any safe products I can get to help me I'd really appreciate it.

[Relentless]

hi John!

your wrists will never get much thicker (just bones and ligaments and tendon attachments in there, not muscle), but your arms and forearms can! :)

if you're just starting out, the best thing you can do is not worry about supplements and just eat lots of good, solid, basic foods (meats, veggies, a bit of starches, etc.)

also get on a good solid all-around training program... don't just work your arms, work EVERYTHING!

we have a 'canned' routine for people on the website portion here (see WBB1 Routine) and that's not a bad place to start.

How'd you find the site?

[Anthony]

Hey laced, the first thing you need to do is start eating more food!! Don't worry about having a perfect "bodybuilder diet" just start eating until you are NEVER hungry. Do not let your appetite dictate when you eat or you'll end up exactly where you are - 115lbs. I know it's tough, I also have a small appetite, but you need to force it down. All the training in the world will do nothing unless you start shoveling in the food. I can't stress this enough. EAT EAT EAT!!

Oh, and welcome to WBB! :D

[Maki Riddington]

Welcome, weight liftingis addictive. Once you reach 145 (and you will) your next stop is gonna be 160 and up and up and up........

[ogarchamplin]

Welcome! WBB is a great place to come and learn. Since i have become a member i have lost over thirty pounds and added 3 pounds of lean muscle mass. Read all the posts and threads and you will learn a lot. You will of course have questions too so try the search button and if you cannot find results just post. I hope some day i can help you

[Saint Patrick]

hi John!

your wrists will never get much thicker (just bones and ligaments and tendon attachments in there, not muscle), but your arms and forearms can! :)

if you're just starting out, the best thing you can do is not worry about supplements and just eat lots of good, solid, basic foods (meats, veggies, a bit of starches, etc.)

also get on a good solid all-around training program... don't just work your arms, work EVERYTHING!

we have a 'canned' routine for people on the website portion here (see WBB1 Routine) and that's not a bad place to start.

Great advice here.

[GrumpyTX]

Welcome

[JD77]

Good luck on your goals. I started out in the same boat you're in.

[PeterParker]

WElcome to WBB, enjoy your stay

[laced]

thanks for all the welcomes and advice you all I appreciate it