PostsMany people who’ve followed muscle building programs have failed to make good muscle gains because they’ve misunderstood what it takes to succeed. In order to stay motivated it’s very important to see regular growth and to see the changes in the mirror.
However, many muscle building programs can be completely inappropriate to an individual’s needs. The result of this can be anything from little or no muscle gains or even injury through over training.
I have read and reviewed many muscle building programs over the past 10 years, so if you are wondering what to look out when learning how to build muscle, then here are my top 5 tips:
How Long Should Your Workouts be?
Muscle building programs aimed at building muscle will not have you training for hours in the gym. Your workout routines should last no more than 45 mins, but should be intense and push your strength to the limit.
Varying Your Workout Program
Workout routines must be changed every 8 to 12 weeks. You body is very clever and remembers the exercises you did last week, which is why they get easier over time. By changing your routine you are literally shocking your muscles into further growth.
Perform Exercise with Correct Form
You need plenty of rest to help your muscles grow and to help your body recover from your workouts. Every good muscle building program must include rest days and you should always take a week off at the end of your 8-12 weeks program.
Make Sure You Do the Exercises Correctly
When doing any sort of physical activity you must make sure that you do them safely, using the correct form and speed. Look out for muscle building programs that provide you with exercise databases that are either video or illustration based. If you are unsure of how to do an exercise correctly then don’t do it –watch the video or study the illustrations and practice with a light weight.
How Important is the Diet?
Diet is the key to every bodybuilder’s success. However any muscle building diet must be personalized to your body type and goals. The best muscle building programs will provide diet plans for every individual. This means diet plans will cover all calorie levels and include meals from 2000 - 6000 calories a day. The best meal plans I’ve come across even cater for vegetarians or those who need to avoid specific foods.
So when you look at what muscle building programs have to offer, use these 5 simple but very important rules to help you find the best plan for YOU. This will help you get on the right track to muscle building success from the very start.
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