Wait! Who am i to talk about building muscle?
Hi, this is Cho Lim. I’m the man behind The Lazy Lifter and the author of Minimalist Fitness for Men and Women – the premier fitness programs in the Philippines that produced the most number of fitness transformations (1000+ and counting)
I’ve dedicated 10 years of my life to unlocking the secret code on how to create a great physique and I’ve spent the last two years teaching my strategy.
I became an advocate for ordinary people like you to achieve their best bodies at the shortest time possible.
Now, I’m back to helping ectomorphs and hardgainers.
I know from experience how hard it is to gain a few pounds.
And how it’s almost impossible to add inches of muscle to a thin and seemingly weak frame.
My journey started when I was called ‘lampayatot’ when I was younger.
I still remember the bullying…
The name-calling…
The finger-pointing…
And their shared laughter at my “too skinny” body.
What they did seemed small and harmless to them, yet it scarred me. And the thing that hurt me most was the absence of respect I got from my peers.
They think it’s okay to body shame skinny guys like me… like it’s the most normal thing.
Well, it shouldn’t be.
And to top it all off, I also seemed invisible to girls because I was too thin.
I didn’t have a chance with any of them since they go for guys who were bigger and stronger than me.
From that moment on, I dedicated myself to getting the body I wanted.
I made a deep dive into lifting weights to build muscle fast.
Well, I was hoping to build muscle fast when I started.
Yet 5 years passed at wala pa ring nagbago.
I still had the same skinny body even though I was spending a lot on gym fees and supplements…
So I had to change my approach, I adapted the “Eat big, get big!” principle.
Yun nga lang, tumaba naman ako.
At least, 'di na ko lampayatot.
Pero nung patagal na ng patagal, I never expected until it came -- that being fat is a skinny guy’s nightmare.
Dahil sa kagustuhan kong matigil ang pagiging ‘lampayatot’ ay naging overweight naman ako.
And I wasn’t happy about it.
I felt so bloated. ‘Di maganda tingnan.
I lost my self-confidence.
I felt na ang lahat ng pinaghirapan ko napunta lang sa wala.
All I was doing so far was not giving me the body I’ve always wanted.
It came to a point that I almost gave up… I thought my ‘ideal body’ is only for those ‘special people’ who can afford hiring chefs and nutritionists and celebrity instructors.
It wasn’t for me.
And boy, how wrong I was.
After feeling sorry for myself, I made the biggest and riskiest decision I’ve ever done…
And it was so worth it.
Everything changed when I invested more than ₱200,000 to crack the code of a better, bigger, more muscular body.
After reading many books and going into many fitness courses, I realized…
The problems I was facing are the same problems ectomorphs and hardgainers face when they’re bulking.
And let me tell you what they are.
The #1 Reason Skinny Guys Can’t Gain Weight is:
They’re not eating enough calories.
Worse, they don’t track what they eat.
Kung feeling mo madami kang kinakain but you’re not tracking the foods you eat, I will just tell you one thing: NANGHUHULA KA LANG.
Skinny guys often overestimate how much they eat. They think they eat a lot but they don’t.
They often think they’re skinny because of their fast metabolism.
But the truth is, they eat less than what they ‘burn’.
So the easiest way to build muscle mass and put on weight is to consume more calories than what you burn.
This is the principle of caloric surplus, and it’s the foolproof way to gain weight.
Before you rant about eating more, calculate your calories first to see if you’re eating enough to bulk up.
Because if you’re not gaining weight even though you are ‘eating’ more, then most likely...
If you want absolute proof about eating enough calories to gain weight, then track your daily calorie intake for one week.
Write down everything you eat in [name of the fitness app]. This way, you’ll be aware if you’re eating less then you can take action to eat more and gain weight.
But if you’re aiming to pack on muscle, you also need to consider your macronutrient intake.
A good balance of protein, fat, and carb are the way to go. Wag ka lang magfocus sa isang macronutrient.
The mistake I see people make is they focus too much on eating protein and then neglect the other two. Little did they know that during bulking, protein is of less importance (versus when cutting) and that you need to eat just enough.
Kasi if you’re eating lots of carbs during bulk, your body has plenty of immediate sources of energy and all the protein you consume will be spared only for recovery and building muscle.
So eat just enough protein! Around 0.8g per pound of bodyweight will suffice.
Pair that with high amounts of carbs and enough fat, and you will have optimized energy and hormone production for explosive workout sessions that will bring the most muscle mass in your frame WEEK TO WEEK!
That’s it. HARDGAINER no more pal.
So if you’re eating enough and crushing your macronutrients and calories...
Yet you’re not gaining weight or adding any muscle mass to your frame.
It might be because…
The reality is, eating the perfect bulking diet is useless without proper strength training.
Lifting weights triggers your body to build muscle mass.
Your body uses the food you eat to recover your muscles and build new ones. Lifting also increases your appetite which helps you eat more.
Sadly, when you’re consuming a caloric surplus diet without exercise, you’ll only end up getting fat.
So, if you aim to add muscle mass and weight with little fat (it’s impossible not to gain a little fat, mind you)...
Then strength training is key.
Remember, more strength = more muscle mass.
So when you’re bulking, always try to do more than last time. Not super duper more, but just enough. Baby steps ika nga.
This forces your body to gain strength and muscle mass without the risk of overtraining.
And if you are doing this while eating enough calories and a balanced macros… you will get bigger, stronger, and more muscular.
Tumaba ako diba? Tapos nagpapayat ulit ako at balik sa skinny frame (because I was lacking muscle mass). But with enough knowledge, I was able to bulk up properly and gained the muscular body I was aiming for a long time..
And since I wanted to see if others can achieve similar results, I taught a few hundred guys my bulking diet and training principles.
They went from..
✅ People will respect you way more. If you have a strong, muscular body, people will respect you because of your physique.
This is ingrained in us from millions of years of evolution.
If you’re big and muscular, your mere presence commands respect.
✅ You’ll less likely get into fights. A big and strong person is intimidating to others.
So when you’re muscular, others will less likely pick a fight with you because of your size.
A stronger body also helps you fight off oppressors.
Just think about it…
If two combatants have equal skill, the stronger one will most likely win.
And when you’re protecting your loved ones, it’s much easier to do this when you’re big, strong and muscular.
✅ Women will find you more attractive. This is deeply wired in our survival instincts.
Back in the cave men days when the physically strong males produce the offspring most likely to survive…
Women were evolutionarily programmed to be attracted to these males.
Because doing this increases the survival of their genes as well.
So even today, women are still subconsciously attracted to more muscular males, even when they don’t realize it.
✅ You’ll have much higher self-esteem. Every time you look in a mirror you’ll love what you see.
Because being more muscular gives you a well-built manly shape with a chiseled torso and strong arms. You look great — with or without clothes.
Your physique fills you with pride because it is the result of consistent work.
Every time you train, you feel you’re getting stronger and bigger. You boost your confidence and self-esteem.
When women touch your muscles while talking to you, you know they love it and it makes you feel like a real man.
You feel proud of your accomplishment. And you have every right to do so.
✅ It helps you keep the weight off for good. The science is simple: Bigger muscles require more energy and in turn burn more calories.
So when you build more muscles, your body effortlessly burns more fat and calories even when you’re resting.
✅ You’ll have better immunity. The muscle tissue is the only place the body can store amino acids. These amino acids help respond to pathogens and other toxic compounds in the body.
This is why muscles help strengthen our immune system. So the smaller our muscles, the smaller our amino acid stores and the less able we are to fight off disease and infections.
And a healthy muscle mass provides your immune system with amino acids to keep you healthy and free from illness.
✅ You recover from injuries much faster. Stronger people with more muscle mass recover from injuries much quicker than those that have less.
The muscles store protein. So when medical emergencies happen (like in an injury or illness), the body needs more protein to survive and heal.
Where do our bodies get them? You got it, from our muscle stores.
So the more muscle you have, the quicker your body recovers.
✅ You’ll live longer. Being strong and muscular can prolong your life.
Many scientific studies show muscle strength is the top biomarker for longevity, more than either blood pressure or cholesterol.
So in terms of survival, health, confidence and attraction…
🟥 So do you want to command respect and be more confident?
🟥 Do you want to finally achieve the body of your dreams?
🟥 Do you want to get the girl or attract more attention from women?
🟥 Do you want to protect the ones you love?
🟥 Do you want to give your body a fighting chance to ward off disease and illnesses?
✔️ Because if you’ve always wanted to chase your dream physique, and you thought it’s all for show and for gaining the attention of women and the respect of people around you… there’s a way you can get it.
✔️The confidence you feel, the energy you gain, the strength and power you ooze by creating a body you’ve always wanted are just visible signs of how healthy and how good your body is working on the inside…
And this is where it counts most of all.
If you’re looking for the best exercise routine and nutrition plan to build lean muscle mass, I’ve got your back...
If you’re a hardgainer or ectomorph, eating enough to put on weight can seem impossible.
And finding a workout plan that actually allows you to gain muscle is equally challenging.
Basic Bulk ignores all the common muscle-building myths, and creates a new blueprint for fast, consistent gains.
No matter what you’ve tried in the past, Basic Bulk is scientifically engineered to shift your body into growth mode!
If you’ve just ended your Cut and figured out you want or need to gain more mass to look more attractive, Basic Bulk is perfect for you.
With a unique combination of full body, progressive overload workouts, cyclical training phases, and done-for-you meal plans, Basic Bulk allows you to pack on lean muscle mass while keeping your abs!
It won’t matter if you’re a beginner or if you’re already in the early intermediate stage.
As long as you want to build a jacked body with solid mass that turns heads and commands respect, Basic Bulk is definitely for you.
This program combines multiple scientifically proven techniques that will literally FORCE your body to gain muscles.
No BS. No Gimmicks. And no more fluffs.
If you’re ready to gain lean muscle mass and develop a strong, attractive, powerful, post-worthy, head-turning physique…
You can do it with...
It’s the Most Comprehensive Bulking System in the country for creating a jacked body that’s mostly muscle and very little fat.
It will give you everything you need to build lean age-defying muscle mass, keep fat to a minimum and keep yourself fit and healthy for life.
Go from ‘lean’ to ‘powerful’ in 5 simple steps...
Step 1️⃣
Start from the inside-out
Step 2️⃣
Carefully planned to spare you the task of figuring out what to eat
Step 3️⃣
Get the precise training for maximum muscle growth and strength
Step 4️⃣
Stay motivated and driven to reach your goals
Step 5️⃣
Tweak and tailor-fit the program for your needs and get optimal results
Start from the inside-out
Carefully planned to spare you the task of figuring out what to eat
Get the precise training for maximum muscle growth and strength
Stay motivated and driven to reach your goals
Tweak and tailor-fit the program for your needs and get optimal results
⏩COMPACT –
This program is short, concise, and straight to the point. No fluffs. No long explanations.
“Hindi ako mahilig magbasa.” You’ll finish reading it in just a few minutes so you can start right away. I promise!
⏩ STUNNING –
Just because we’re guys doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate beautiful designs. You’ll get the knowledge you need and you’ll enjoy it, too.
⏩ GRAPHICS –
Get actionable tips from the calendar and infographics. This will help you retain information more easily. No more “nakalagpasan ko ata yun”.
⏩ BREAKTHROUG IDEAS -
I added scientific concepts like calorie partitioning and energy flux theory to help you skyrocket your results (if you will apply them). This is the first time I wrote about them.
Here’s what’s waiting for you inside…
⏩ MASSIVE GAINS –
Scientific full-body workouts proven to pack on mass.
⏩ INSANE STRENGTH –
Develop strength faster than ever before.
⏩ HOME WORKOUTS –
Get massive gains in the comfort of your own home.
⏩ BUILT FOR RESULTS –
You hit all body parts every single workout for maximum gains.
⏩ NO GUESSWORK –
Everything is laid out with full details including the sets, reps, and rest periods for each workout.
Each exercise is selected to help naturally skinny guys and those who want bulk to their frame with lean muscle mass and very little fat.
You’ll gain weight in all the right places… your chest, shoulders, back, arms and legs so you’ll create a bigger, stronger physique that looks much better. Get ready to turn heads!
Here’s what’s waiting for you inside…
🟩 BULKING MEALS –
Easy to follow, NO-THINK and NO-COOK nutrition plans designed to help you put on weight. Starting from 1800 calories to 3300 calories.
🟩 PRACTICAL –
Specially designed for a busy lifestyle and includes all your favorite high protein foods for optimum muscle growth.
🟩 MADE FOR THE GUYS –
No cooking or meal prep required. You can buy these meals from your nearby supermarket (or even 7-eleven)
🟩 SUPPLEMENT GUIDE –
The tried-and-tested supplement “stack” for optimizing your muscle building potential. Save money and headaches by using only the best supplements.
🟩BONUS! MY FAVORITE BULKING SHAKE RECIPE –
This is what I drink almost daily during a bulk. Calorie dense, protein packed. I’m giving it to you for free.
Here’s what’s waiting for you inside…
🟦SUPPORT –
Discuss workouts, share opinions and get feedback. Most of all, you can ask any question and I will personally respond.
🟦MOTIVATION –
Get inspired and hang out with other motivated guys in the program.
🟦ACCOUNTABILITY –
Post your own progress pics and be active so you can stay consistent and focused on your body goals.
Imagine 4 months from now, you’ll be bigger, stronger, more powerful than you ever were in your life…
You’ll also be fitter, healthier, and more energetic.
If you’re going to add up the 5 bonuses alone…
To make sure you’ll get the most out of this program — you’ll get 30 days to try it out, do the workouts and follow the meal plans…
Integrate it into your daily life and make sure it’s giving you the results you need to build muscle and create the powerful body you’ve always wanted.
Try the entire program. 30 days is enough time to test drive the ENTIRE program and decide. If it doesn’t work for you, I insist you get 100% of your money back.
It’s simple: Join Basic Bulk and try it for yourself. If the workout routine, meal plans, and accountability system don’t help you build your strength and pack on muscle mass, I want you to message me. Show me you did the work, and I’ll give you ALL your money back. No questions asked. No hard feelings.
This guarantee lasts 30 days… which means you can try EVERYTHING and then decide if it’s right for you.
Look…
Over 1000+ and counting have followed my strategy and transformed their bodies.
FTC Legal Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Testimonials are real but are not claimed to represent typical results. The truth is, most people never do anything with the products they buy, so most of the time, their typical results are zero and their physique never changes. The biggest success factor will be YOU. So for those of you who will actually put in the work, the success stories above are an indication of the results you may achieve.