SCI-MX HARDCORE EDITION MAGBOOK May 2014 | Page 17

Hardcore mass gains
– insider secrets!

HARDCORE MUSCLE MASS

Gatt exclusive.

When it comes to learning about hardcore muscle
growth – SCI-MX Ambassador and professional
fitness model, Gatt, is one of the best! Following our
latest photo shoot, we asked Gatt to give you his
thoughts about muscle, nutrition and training for
mass.
SCI-MX: As a fitness model you need to stay in decent shape all year round. How does this
affect how you approach training phases when you want to gain serious muscle mass?
Gatt: I get asked this question a lot! Firstly I think I get asked it because these days not many guys
want to bulk-up and get fat – they want to pack on mass but retain an aesthetic physique. However,
while this is 100% my philosophy, the first thing I always tell people is – you cannot be afraid to eat!
Muscle will only grow when stimulated by intense training, and then supplied with sufficient calories,
protein, carbs, good fats and rest!
SCI-MX: Ok, we’re agreed on the need to eat big to get big! However – how important is the
quality of calories consumed?
Gatt: When I tell people to not be afraid to eat – it comes with a very important caveat and it’s vital
that I’m not interpreted in the wrong way! Quality of nutrition matters – so eating the right kind of
calories to pack on mass is key. For example, you could have a junk food burger, chips and a chocolate
milkshake as your post-workout meal – bad choice! Alternatively, you could opt for a 100% ground
beef burger with home made potato wedges and a milkshake made with OMNI-MX® HARDCORE – the
nutrition you’re giving your body is completely different!
SCI-MX: OMNI-MX® HARDCORE does make a good milkshake! How many calories do you
recommend for hardcore mass gains?
Gatt: I recommend eating around 20 calories per lb of body mass per day, and see how you go for 2
weeks. Then adjust your calories up or down by 250kcals a day, depending on the quality of your gains.
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