Chris Mann Bodybuilding, Gainsborough Road, Stowmarket (2026)

22/12/2025

5 Bulking Season Hacks For Skinny Men

I gained quite a bit of size using my own Hunger Hierarchy method

I'll show you a few of the things I did using it to gain weight

For the hard gainer the hardest part is eating enough

That’s why I created the Hunger Hierarchy

It allows you to eat more calories, bulk up, and build muscle without the feeling of being stuffed all the time

This makes it far easier to build size and muscle and takes all the stress out of not being able to gain weight

Eat Faster

Your brain takes about 20 minutes to realise you're full, but if you finish eating in 10, you’ll be able to eat more and therefore consume more calories than you wouldn’t have otherwise been able to

Eat Less Filling Foods

Eating high fibre foods is great for gut health, but not so great for bulking up

Instead, limit your intake of fibre-rich foods and opt for white rice, pasta, and potatoes fried or baked with oil over them to eat more before you get full

Add sugary Sauces

Eating dry rice can be challenging unless you add sweet chilli sauce or other condiments to enhance flavour and palatability

You’ll also get the benefit of being able to eat more, aiding in weight gain

Use Bigger Plates

A 1,000-calorie meal looks small on a large plate, making it mentally easier to tackle than a mountain of food in a small bowl

Be Distracted

Not being fully aware, whilst eating takes your attention away and onto something else

Ever watched a movie with a huge bag of popcorn, crisps, or snacks and demolished them all in record time?

You didn’t even know you’d reached the end until there were none left

I make training and nutrition tips daily so that you can gain weight and build muscle

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23/09/2025

How I went from being Skinny and Weak to becoming my own Superhero

At 16 years old, I was a competitive swimmer and active in various
other sports, including kickboxing

But I was extremely skinny and physically weak

Everything changed for me one day at Centre Parcs

I decided all I wanted was massive biceps and a 6-pack

The realisation hit…..I wanted to be hench and to never get trouble from anyone

I quit swimming and joined my first gym, which was at my college

My mum came in and paid for a year’s membership

I wanted to be the biggest guy ever to walk the planet

I had no idea what I was doing

I used the same machines in the same order with the same intensity every time

And made little progress

Clueless didn’t cover it

Over the next 10 years of training I put on a little bit of muscle

But, despite building up a fair bit of strength my chest was seriously lagging

And looked tiny in comparison to my arms

My first major turning point was during chest press when I discovered if I
pushed the weight only with my chest the difference was unreal

The pump was mental and it meant for the first time ever I was actually training my chest
And it started to grow

I applied this idea to every exercise I could

And this is what I partly put down to my explosive growth

Although this was only half the story

It took me a further 10 years before I understood nutrition

I purchased a meal plan from a guy I knew at the gym

Which taught me structure and macros

This was the beginning of my nutrition education

In 2018 I did a PT qualification

Because of my airport security shifts it took me 1.5 years to complete

But I finally got it done and PT’d numerous clients at a few gyms

This taught me the basics about working with real people

And understanding their individual problems

After joining the app “Clubhouse” in 2021 it became apparent
how big a fitness knowledge gap I had

It was this that prompted me to get formally educated

In the years that proceded, I completed over 5 nutrition courses

Most notably, a Level 4, a Level 5, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition

DM if you want any guidance and I'll be happy to help

29/08/2025

I used to be skinny and weak

I wanted nothing more than to be hench, have a big chest, big biceps, and attract lots of girls

Way back when, I was a competitive swimmer

I'd train 4 times a week for several hours a week and almost certainly didn't eat enough food.

Hence, my somewhat lean but skinny appearance

After I quit swimming, I started lifting weights

I wanted the typical bodybuilder look, thick and large muscles which were ripped as f

But knew nothing about what to eat or how much

And I stayed skinny for years

Until I learnt how to put my cooking skills to use

I also learnt how to calculate the macros I needed and grew as a result

You don't have to spend 20 years figuring all this out

I've done the hard work for you

Want to finally grow muscle and build the physique you've always dreamed of?

DM me "Muscle" now

26/08/2025

How To Heal Your Gut

I have been diagnosed with IBS for over 15 years, and I'm sorry to tell you, you can't just heal it like that

Don't believe that bs

Although I have to deal with it daily, it doesn't usually present too many problems, but that’s because I know how to manage it

But flare-ups can be horrendous

Being stressed can make my IBS worse, as well as foods containing FODMAPS

FODMAPS are foods that contain carbohydrates which ferment in the gut and include wheat in bread (but not gluten), and many fruits and vegetables

This can then cause bloating, cramps, and other undesirable effects while the sugars are fermenting

People often blame gluten for FODMAP issues, but it's actually the sugars in these foods that are fermenting in the colon (large intestine)

Gluten can still cause serious problems for some, but that is a different thing entirely

Coffee and alcohol are also irritants that are known to cause gut issues

I have learnt to try and avoid my known triggers or at least limit them to reduce the severity of symptoms

It can 100% make my life difficult and has stopped me from doing many things, and keeps me locked in the house until the symptoms go away

Which, for someone who loves getting out and exploring, is not a lot of fun

I have spent years studying nutrition and am qualified to help with these kinds of issues

If you do suffer from IBS or gut health problems and want some guidance

DM and we can have a chat

17/07/2025

Just casually watching the PCOS lecture from and this thing just appears 2 inches from my face and scared the life outta me 😂😂

23/06/2025

Calling all gym newbies!

My brand new programme: The Superhero Project, launches on 1st July, built with you in mind

I set out to create a programme for those entirely new to the gym, covering both how to lift weights and how to cook for muscle growth

Often people don’t know what exercises to do, how to use the equipment or what to eat when starting out at the gym

The Superhero Project solves this by giving you a step by step guide and taking you through the whole process
Want to get started?

DM or Comment “Hero”

19/06/2025

You're hitting the gym hard, pushing yourself, but your physique still isn't changing

What if all that effort is being wasted because you're feeding your body the wrong kind of fuel for muscle growth?

You're eating loads yes, but are you giving your body the precise fuel it needs to build serious muscle?

Are your macros actually working for you, or just filling you up?

It's not just about total calories; it's the quality and balance of those calories

Too little protein means your muscles can't repair and grow effectively

Not enough carbs?

Your workouts will suffer, and recovery will be slow

If your macros are off, your body simply can't optimise for hypertrophy, even if you're eating enough calories overall

My Lean Mass Accelerator isn't just a calorie counter

It's an optimal macro strategy for muscle building

Each meal is perfectly balanced with the right ratios of high-quality protein, carbohydrates for gym training, and healthy fats for optimal health

You can use this to build the physique you’ve always wanted

Get started now by commenting “Physique”

18/06/2025

You're constantly feeling bloated, stuffed, and uncomfortable after meals

Yet, when you look in the mirror, you're still seeing the same skinny frame
Ever feel bloated and stuffed after a meal, but still wondering why your arms aren't growing?

You're full, but your gains are not This is the calorie density trap

You're eating high volumes of low-calorie foods

Your stomach is full, but your body isn't getting the calories needed to fuel intense workouts and repair muscle

The Lean Mass Accelerator focuses on nutrient-dense, muscle building foods that are easier to eat without that 'stuffed' feeling

We add high calorie fats and smart shakes to maximise your gains so that you can build your Superhero Physique with ease
Interested?

Comment “Lean Mass” below

And I’ll explain how it works

17/06/2025

You're Constantly Eating And Nothing Happens

You're shovelling food in non-stop, you put away 3000 calories per day, but the scale isn't moving and you feel de-motivated

You tell everyone, 'I eat loads!' But are you really eating enough to build muscle?

Often, skinny guys overestimate their calorie intake

What feels like "a lot" for them is actually just their maintenance, or even a deficit, for their fast metabolism, manual job, and active lifestyle

This is especially true for those who work in trades

On your feet all day grafting and burning thousands more calories than office workers

People majorly miscalculate the calories they burn in manual jobs and do not replace these when trying to gain more size and muscle

Without a correctly calculated 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 calorie surplus, your body has insufficient raw materials to build new muscle and you will stay the same weight

You're just maintaining....at best

The Lean Mass Accelerator takes the guesswork out of eating for gains

No more guessing if you're hitting your targets or not

Every meal and snack is carefully calculated and designed to put you in that sweet spot for muscle growth, ensuring you're actually eating enough, consistently

Ready to finally build the muscle mass that has not been possible so far?

Comment “Mass” below

14/06/2025

Testosterone Doesn't Build Muscle

When guys are trying to gain muscle they think they eat a lot and train hard

In fact, they probably aren’t quite doing what they think they are

One of these things is not reaching muscular failure

This is the most important thing to get right if you are trying to gain muscle

Things like testosterone have very little impact (if any) on muscle gains

In non PED users, our natural levels of T are unlikely to be high enough to stimulate muscle gains on their own

Other factors such as IGF1, “ The Pump”, squats, Growth Hormone don’t increase or cause muscle gains either

So what’s left?

How hard we train 𝘢𝘬𝘢 intensity and specifically whether you train to failure or not

This is solely what stimulates the pathway to build new proteins

This occurs from sufficient tension on the muscle cell walls

The cell walls have sensors which can detect tension from training

If this is high enough they send a signal down the pathway

Which results in proteins being made and then added to existing muscle fibres increasing their size

Most people don’t train hard enough so never get bigger

But if you want to fix this issue...

My FREE Superhero Starter Kit includes the Effort Matrix tool designed to guide you on the intensity needed to reach failure

You’ll also get muscle building workouts,
App access to record your progress,
Access to me to ask questions and get help,
And select lessons from the full Superhero Project

All normally reserved for paying clients

DM me “𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙚”undefined before Sunday 10:00 to claim your spot

13/06/2025

Caffeine is bad for muscle gains

Most people who want to build muscle think using pre-workouts containing caffeine will give them the energy they need for their gym session

But because they don’t eat enough to start with they rely on caffeine for energy instead....

Caffeine can do more harm than good

Here’ the rub....

Caffeine make us less hungry which directly impacts how much we eat

If you don’t eat enough you won’t gain weight or muscle or have the energy to train

The hunger hormone Ghrelin is released when hungry to make us eat and falls after eating when full

Caffeine can also increase your metabolism burning more calories which, if you were already in a deficit can push you further into it

These factors can make it very difficult to eat enough calories to put yourself into a surplus in order to gain weight as you simply do not feel hungry

Another area of research suggests that caffeine can alter gut bacteria and the microbiome resulting in less nutrients being absorbed

Further reducing caloric intake and making weight gain even harder

The Lean Mass Accelerator takes into consideration these negative factors and drastically minimises them or eliminates them entirely

By focussing on easy to eat foods in the right quantity and ratio, weight gain will be much easier and your workouts will feel a breeze too

This is the holy grail of gains

As a bonus of having more actual energy your workouts will be more enjoyable

Enough food + high energy training = more gains

And this will compound daily

I will show you how this can be done even with a busy and tiring work day

Want in? Comment “Mass” below

13/06/2025

If you feel small & weak read this:

Quite often people who want to build muscle feel inadequate about themselves

This is a strong de-motivating feeling which can derail your progress

The main problem to weight gain is how much you eat

If you don’t eat enough you’ll either lose weight or stay at the same weight

We want weight gain so calories become the most important thing

In people who want to put on size think they eat loads but in fact are not consuming enough

This could be due to your manual jobs, very fast or very efficient metabolisms burning up what you eat making it difficult to increase body mass
Within The Superhero Project we use the Bulk Gainz System which enables you to see how many calories you actually need to gain muscle and gives you practical ways of making muscle building meals that suit your needs.

If you want access to the Bulk Gainz System I’m offering FREE access for those who DM me “𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗸”

This offer is only available until Sunday at 10:00

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