Gain weight first or start working out?

Im 16 years old and i want to get bigger, im an ectomorph. Im 6 ft 1 inch tall and about 142 lbs. so yeah im underweight. I want to know if i should gain weight first before i join a gym or if i should join a gym and gain weight from food too. i dont want to take supplements yet, maybe if i get bigger, but should i take supplements straight away. thanks

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Recommended Answer:

You start lifting... beginner routine like starting strength or another 3 times a week full body workout... And you start bulking my friend around 3000 calories a day for you... Maybe more... I would start there and watch if I gain or lose weight then adjust...Supplements... If Whey and other protein powder can help you reach your protein goals (At least 130g/day for you) maybe... Also aim for at least 70g of fat... Fill the rest with want you want. I would also consider creatine, if you eat enough veggies and fat don't need much of the rest tho.

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• To gain weight you need to combine protein foods with starchy carbohydrates as indicated below. Good weight gaining combinations are bread, cereals, pasta, rice, potatoes or sweet potatoes combined with meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, nuts or sea food. Peanut butter sandwiches and cheese sandwiches are good weight gaining combinations. The protein in the above combinations will help to gain extra muscles.