Hello all
Am currently a freshman (MSI) in AROTC. I am 6'3", 150 lbs, lanky, but I would consider myself very lean and with very defined muscles. I have been getting better at PT ever since I began the workouts with my battalion, and have definitely seen an increase in my number of pushups, situps, and a decrease in my 2 mile run time.
What I haven't seen, however, is a lot of visible improvement to my muscles. Not that I'm complaining, passing an APFT gives me way more enjoyment than being ripped ever would, but it would be nice to bulk up a little bit.
I feel like because I now work out consistently 3 times a week (something I could never manage to do on my own) I should try to take advantage of it and put on a little bulk.
I know that Army PT is not designed to get you "ripped"; it is supposed to give you endurance and core strength. But would it be impossible for me to build some muscle mass at the same time? Maybe down a protein shake after each workout?
I have heard creatine isn't the best for someone in my situation, mostly because it affects endurance (and I still need that for the 2 mile runs and ruck marches), but does anyone know of any good supplements I could take to maybe bulk me up a little? Vitamins? Powders? Any tips would really be appreciated!
thanks guys
Am currently a freshman (MSI) in AROTC. I am 6'3", 150 lbs, lanky, but I would consider myself very lean and with very defined muscles. I have been getting better at PT ever since I began the workouts with my battalion, and have definitely seen an increase in my number of pushups, situps, and a decrease in my 2 mile run time.
What I haven't seen, however, is a lot of visible improvement to my muscles. Not that I'm complaining, passing an APFT gives me way more enjoyment than being ripped ever would, but it would be nice to bulk up a little bit.
I feel like because I now work out consistently 3 times a week (something I could never manage to do on my own) I should try to take advantage of it and put on a little bulk.
I know that Army PT is not designed to get you "ripped"; it is supposed to give you endurance and core strength. But would it be impossible for me to build some muscle mass at the same time? Maybe down a protein shake after each workout?
I have heard creatine isn't the best for someone in my situation, mostly because it affects endurance (and I still need that for the 2 mile runs and ruck marches), but does anyone know of any good supplements I could take to maybe bulk me up a little? Vitamins? Powders? Any tips would really be appreciated!
thanks guys