I am 16 6'5 Tall and i weigh 165 lbs and i really don't like being this skinny i was looking for some help on what exercises to do i have a weight set but I'm not really sure what to do with it i am also looking for the sort of diet i should be on i go to school so i cant be on a diet that is too ridiculous with classes and what not. I want to try and get larger biceps and a six pack. Thanks for the help i really appreciate it
16 yr old, want to gain muscle mass
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I know it's a lot of information, but being knowlegeable will help you more than someone just posting a program or diet - which you shouldn't really be worrying about other than learning how to make better food choices. Stay away from prepackaged and fried foods as much as possible avoid getting into the habit of drinking soda or 'sports drinks.' Stick with lots of minimally processed meat (ie. NOT deli meats, any fast food meats, etc.), LOTS of veggies and fruit, and try to eat mostly whole grains if possible. If you're wanting to gain weight, eat more. Strength training at least 3 days per week will help you to buld muscle mass instead of all of those extra calories being stored as fat. With trainig, be cautious and start very light until you know that your form is correct. Then gradually add weight. It can be a bit difficult to control your nutrition when you, I assume, don't cook all of your meals and maybe buy your lunch at school. You may have to start taking your own lunch and snacks if you don't already and it would be a great idea to learn and help out with the cooking at home!
Young Athlete Development
I know it's a lot of information, but being knowlegeable will help you more than someone just posting a program or diet - which you shouldn't really be worrying about other than learning how to make better food choices. Stay away from prepackaged and fried foods as much as possible avoid getting into the habit of drinking soda or 'sports drinks.' Stick with lots of minimally processed meat (ie. NOT deli meats, any fast food meats, etc.), LOTS of veggies and fruit, and try to eat mostly whole grains if possible. If you're wanting to gain weight, eat more. Strength training at least 3 days per week will help you to buld muscle mass instead of all of those extra calories being stored as fat. With trainig, be cautious and start very light until you know that your form is correct. Then gradually add weight. It can be a bit difficult to control your nutrition when you, I assume, don't cook all of your meals and maybe buy your lunch at school. You may have to start taking your own lunch and snacks if you don't already and it would be a great idea to learn and help out with the cooking at home!
yeah i dont buy my food at lunch i usually take like 4 sandwhiches with like ham and cheese on them and usually a few sweet biscuits, i will try and stay away from soft drinks and stuff, thanks for that 
. how long would you suggest strength training for like an hour or something, less more all the advice helps thanks.
. how long would you suggest strength training for like an hour or something, less more all the advice helps thanks.It's not so much about the time as how much you get through in a workout (volume). You might actually get a lot of good information and ideas from this thread/journal... http://training.fitness.com/journal/ryans-journal-44754.html he was a skinny guy (in the distant past) who has done very well to put on mass.