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I am a 19 year old lean and thin boy. how can i increase my body weight and definition of muscles?

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Healthy habits: Much of your body shape and size may be determined by heredity. Continue to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. Do a combination of cardiovascular exercise (running, swimming, bicycling, etc), strength building exercise (weights, push ups, etc. ) and flexibility training. It takes time and you really can't rush this.

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Answered 5/2/2014

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