If you were born skinny, you may not have the potential to gain the bulk of an NFL lineman, but it’s completely possible for a skinny guy to put on muscle. The bonus for you is that your body fat levels are naturally low, so when you do gain muscle, you’ll be able to achieve a very ripped look, which bigger, bulky guys often envy!
A bulking phase alternated with a cutting phase is the approach most take to build a lean and muscular body.
Most of the time slowly building lean muscle is smarter & healthier than trying to put on a bunch of muscle all at once. Of course though, there comes a time when you’ll need to build muscle. If done correctly you can get away with following a bulking up workout plan and still maintain a low level of body fat. Most of the time, guys looking to get in shape have a decent amount of mass and should focus on getting lean and toned as a priority.
