Building thickness

"bolt thrower" <[email hidden]> schreef:

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Question for the experts. I have been lifting semi-seriously for a little
while, and I've seen results. My shoulders, chest, and back have gotten
wider. However, they have not gotten "thicker."

Muscles get larger by getting "thicker."
The muscles on the outside of the torso, the lattisimus and deltoids, will
give a "wider" apearance when they are developed. The traps, spinals, chest,
etc. will give a "thicker" appearance.

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That is to say, when
seen from a 45 degree angle, my trunk looks large with a tiny pea-head
perched on top. There is no significant mass on my shoulders, traps,
chest, and back, however there is size and definition.

I suspect you are an ectomorph with long clavicles. A friend of mine has
*wider* shoulders then i do, but viewed from a 45 degree angle, as you
mentioned, i dwarf him. But then again, he weighs 80 pounds less then me.

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How do I build thickness?

Rows.
Front presses and dips also help. Wide grip pull-ups/pulldowns.
I would skip small grip pulldowns and laterals for a while. Maybe deadlifts
help.

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I spend 10-12 hours a day walking outdoors, and between that and not

being

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able to put down a lot of food in a day, I am sure I am burning too many
calories. Aside from eating everything in sight (which I try to do on my
days off), what can I do to add density and thickness?

Basic movements, like i mentioned, in the 5-8 rep range.
Try to get stronger and stop short of failure. Eat 5000Kcals *every*day for
a wile.
If that seems like much, make a lot of shakes, with milk powder and bananas.

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Pete

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bolt thrower said:

Question for the experts. I have been lifting semi-seriously for a little
while, and I've seen results. My shoulders, chest, and back have gotten
wider. However, they have not gotten "thicker." That is to say, when
seen from a 45 degree angle, my trunk looks large with a tiny pea-head
perched on top. There is no significant mass on my shoulders, traps,
chest, and back, however there is size and definition.

How do I build thickness?

I spend 10-12 hours a day walking outdoors, and between that and not being
able to put down a lot of food in a day, I am sure I am burning too many
calories. Aside from eating everything in sight (which I try to do on my
days off), what can I do to add density and thickness?

Thanks.

Time.......
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Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a [censored]"
-- Jack Nicholson

I would recommend deadlifts and squats for what you are seeking. These
are the two best mass building exercises and coupled with some healthy
and abundant eating should help you gain. Use good form and work your
way up in the weight since these can also be dangerous if done
improperly. If I had to list out my favorite exercises (and exercises
that should help you in achieving your goal) they would be: DL, squat,
bench and incline press, pullup and pulldown, dumbell row, and dips.

Walking 10-12 hours a day is not helping your goal, but I am guessing
that it is part of your work so it will just be a hurdle that you will
have to overcome. You might need to pack nutrition bars, trail mix, a
lot of water, etc.

Good luck,
James