Most people working out are using a common workout routine they found in a magazine or copied from a friend.
This allows many people to be successful, but not everyone.
People who struggle to gain weight and build muscle need to follow a workout routine that is catered to their body type.
Hardgainers need to realize that their body operates differently than most people.
Just because a workout has allowed someone gain weight, that does not mean it will help you gain weight and build muscle.
Hardgainers need more rest time than everyone else because their muscles take longer to recover.
When they follow a routine that forces them to lift too much, they are overworking their muscles and actually weakening them.
Spending 3 to 4 hours lifting each week is the perfect amount of time for a hardgainer.
Each workout should not last more than an hour.
A great schedule to follow is 4 lifts one week, then 3 the next week.
This will allow for a day of rest in between each training session.
This will allow ample time for the muscles to rest and fully heal in between lifts but also enough training to trigger significant muscle growth.
Hardgainers should also not get caught up the in the cry for more and more supplements.
Some people think supplements are the answer to everything, but as long as you are training properly, you will be able to gain weight.
Routines you will find in magazines should also be avoided.
These magazines are intended for large audiences and the routines are designed for a majority of that audience.
Since most people are not hardgainers, they should stay away from this advice.