What is a "hardgainer"?

motof · 11-29-2006, 10:09 PM

Hey guys

I know this is a n00b question but....

I have read some different thoughts about what a hardgainer is. Could anyone elaborate on what a hardgainer is?

pEAce
Motof

Chris · 11-30-2006, 01:30 AM

I would throw that word out of your vocabulary. Being labeled as a hardgainer never helped anyone! Everything is relative.

gymBum · 11-30-2006, 01:46 AM

Haha good point Chris. Motof, normally a 'hardgainer' is someone who has a hard time gaining mass but as Chris said, these things are relative and should not stand in your way.

SarahPT&SN · 12-02-2006, 09:50 AM

Good point that labeling as such doesn't help.

My first response would be ME! Someone like me, who has a tiny frame and bone structure. I lose weight super easy without trying, even if I eat a LOT. Gaining is hard. I nearly have to eat until I throw up to gain any muscle size. I guess that would classify as gaining being hard.

Sarah

lottalead · 12-05-2006, 03:46 PM

hard to gain muscle? i thought hardgainer was something you said about yourself and not get labeled

SarahPT&SN · 12-06-2006, 05:05 AM

Or just weight period. There are some people who simply have a terribly difficulty gaining weight period. I have to eat really bad in order to gain any fat. Not that I want to gain fat!

Sarah

11-29-2006, 10:09 PM	#1
motof Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 150 Reputation points: 17 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	What is a "hardgainer"? Hey guys I know this is a n00b question but.... I have read some different thoughts about what a hardgainer is. Could anyone elaborate on what a hardgainer is? pEAce Motof __________________ Train till you [[almost]] puke. Attn Personal Trainers & Nutritionists! Please check out / take my polls: Poll: Getting an Edge Over Other Trainers ----------- Poll: How many active clients do you have?

11-30-2006, 01:30 AM	#2
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 106 Reputation points: 151 No blog available. Qualifications Personal Trainer	Re: What is a "hardgainer"? I would throw that word out of your vocabulary. Being labeled as a hardgainer never helped anyone! Everything is relative.

11-30-2006, 01:46 AM	#3
gymBum Swoll Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 447 Reputation points: 58 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: What is a "hardgainer"? Haha good point Chris. Motof, normally a 'hardgainer' is someone who has a hard time gaining mass but as Chris said, these things are relative and should not stand in your way. __________________

12-02-2006, 09:50 AM	#4
SarahPT&SN Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Reputation points: 22 No blog available. Qualifications Nutritionist Personal Trainer I've Been to the Gym	Re: What is a "hardgainer"? Good point that labeling as such doesn't help. My first response would be ME! Someone like me, who has a tiny frame and bone structure. I lose weight super easy without trying, even if I eat a LOT. Gaining is hard. I nearly have to eat until I throw up to gain any muscle size. I guess that would classify as gaining being hard. Sarah

12-05-2006, 03:46 PM	#5
lottalead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 167 Reputation points: 34 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Transformationed Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: What is a "hardgainer"? hard to gain muscle? i thought hardgainer was something you said about yourself and not get labeled Last edited by lottalead : 12-07-2006 at 02:50 AM. Reason: cuz

12-06-2006, 05:05 AM	#6
SarahPT&SN Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Reputation points: 22 No blog available. Qualifications Nutritionist Personal Trainer I've Been to the Gym	Re: What is a "hardgainer"? Or just weight period. There are some people who simply have a terribly difficulty gaining weight period. I have to eat really bad in order to gain any fat. Not that I want to gain fat! Sarah

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