Quick question I work out hard rest well no bad habits and although I work out hard I can't seem to get bigger. I eat right plus protein/carb intake is good.

Is there any supplement that is on the market that will help. My wife tells me not to loose focus but there are times that I say what the heck.

Don't get me wrong I have some size but with all the working out I do I should be seeing more.

There is such a thing as over-working. How's your workout schedule/load? How much time do you give yourself to rest?

Well I work out between 1 or 2 hours every other day. I get plenty of rest and I can't seem to add the muscle mass I want. I don't have any injuries such as shoulder or any such thing. If you know what Carrot top is takin let me know hahaahhaha.

I just had to get that off my chest plus I find it very funny.

]You seem like you know a little about fitness is there any supplement that produces results. I choose to spend wisely and there are just one two many that all claim to be the best. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated...

My experience with supplements haven't been all that great. There are a few people that swear by it... I'm just saying, it didn't work for me.

I do 3 days of cardio (1 mile walk, 3 miles run, 1 mile walk) and abs
I also do 3 days of lifting

I take whey protein... I've noticed that it doesn't help with mass but it does help me recover faster.

Are you not gaining muscle mass or is it that you have muscle mass, but not just defined?

Is it possible that you are not lifting correctly? It's also possible that you've hit a plateau. Without actually seeing your workout, there's not much I can offer. If you want more personalized help, pm me and we can work something out.

I am not gaining muscle mass just cut up and I have a strict regimen. I train hard and I train correctly. My biggest obstacle is putting on the mass.

I know a lot of people who are relatively on the skinny side having problems putting on mass. It's just metabolism that's really their issue...

It stinks because some people would kill for metabolism like that.

I suggest upping your protein. Try starting with whey protein and milk before/after your work out. Protein bars as snacks. Reduce cardio (if you are doing cardio) and more weights. Heavier weights. Less reps.

Change your routine, even if it's just the order of what your do. Part of constant growth is never allowing your body to get use to 1 specific training protocol. Vary exercises, sets, resp, weights and rest times. In other words confuse muscles to keep them growing.

Well, you will never have a problem with getting "fat" with the way you eat and the way you work out. I used to shift my weight and put on 20 lbs of muscle in three months for football season after I was done with baseball season. Pump the hell out of the protein intake... not necessarily protein supplements, but your eggs, chicken breast, peanut butter sandwiches etc. I would recommend going with a high quality CREATINE supplement. There are plenty of different ones out there. Just pick one of the higher qulaity reputable ones, and make sure you buy it from a good store, so it hasn't been on the shelf forever.

You do that you should be able to add mass, but sadly bro, some peoples body types just won't get big NATURALLY. You might just have to learn to love what you got, otherwise it will mean a trip to the darks side of HGH and other steroids. NOT RECOMMENDED :-)

Drop me a line if you have any other questions.

Try a day of working out(push ups, sit ups, bench presses etc. the next day give yourself a day off or jog

lovelesspa is right. The idea of muscle confusion is pretty big in trainers right now. Do different exercises... even if it's a push up, vary it up. Do regular pushups, then army style pushups (hands at the waist), then horizontal pushups (wide-arm), then diamonds (make a diamond with your hands), then knuckles. Vary it up.

You need to feed your body. A man who weighs 230 lbs has more/different needs than say, someone who weighs 175lbs. Calories are key, and as long as you eat clean, you won't get fat. Here are some basic rules to follow:

a) Consume calories at 14 times your body weight. So if you weigh 180lbs, you need At least 2520 calories per day to grow. As your body weight goes up, modify this number. Remember, the magic number is "14". You are 17 yrs old, and your metabolism is probably through the roof. It's hard to gain weight right? You need to fight your metabolism with good calories.

b) Comsume protein 1.5 times your body weight. So again, if you weigh 180lbs, you need At least 270g of protein per day. You need protein to repair muscle tissue. Carbs and fats won't do it alone. Protein and amino acids are the building blocks of muscle tissue.

As far as supplements are concerned, a good whey protein is a staple. Perferably, go with a whey isolate because it absorbs quickly into the body after a workout. Take a whey protein shake after your workout within an hour. Mix your protein with a carbohydrate as well to help replenish glycogen storage in the body that was burned off during your workout. This way your body will use the carbs as energy, and not breakdown that precious protein needed for muscle repair.

You also might want to consider a creatine powder to take post-workout, or a NO product (nitric oxide) or even both. These products will give you an edge to take your training to a different level. They are both VERY safe and completely natural, and can be purchased at any health food/nutrition store.

Stay away from stimulants and/or caffeine. They act as dirutics and may flush too much water out of the muscles. Remember, muscles are 70% water.

More supplements can be added into your regime later on as you learn more and progress, but stick with the basics already mentioned and go from there. Good luck.