If you walk into any gym and ask somebody how to build muscle the chances are you will hear a different answer for every person you ask. There is such confusion surrounding the muscle building process. As any trainer will know, there are three fundamental rules to building a more powerful physique.
Despite the millions of different theories put forward, there are three very simply principles which will help you to reach your goals in the gym. Sometimes going back to basics is the best way to get results.
* Learn how to focus your workouts on compound exercises.
* You don't grow in the gym, you grow while resting.
* Do not, under any circumstances, neglect your diet.
By following these three principles you will be able to experience a new realm in strength and size. If you have been training for a while and have perhaps hit a plateau, these principles will help you to overcome it. Starting with the first rule, which talks about multi-joint exercises, we are going to run through what each point means in a little bit more depth for you.
If you are unsure what a compound movement is just think about how many joints are involved in a movement. If it's more than one then it is a compound exercise. A good example of this is a barbell squat. Any exercise which only involves one joint is called an isolation exercise and while it is designed to specifically make that muscle stronger it will not give you the double benefits associated with compounds. A good example of an isolation movement is a wrist curl.
There are still benefits to be had from isolation movements, of course, it's just about learning when to perform them and how to structure your workout session according to your overall goal. If your goal is strength and size then you need to attack your big compound lifts while your body is still at full energy, then round out your session by adding a few isolated movements afterwards.
That alone will be enough to get even the most hard gainers on the right road to success. But once you start seeing positive results, going to the gym can become slightly addictive. That is particularly true for those who have been struggling to get results and all of a sudden find that they are finally getting somewhere. As people we naturally assume that more means better, but in terms of adding lean tissue it is not true.
Resting is highly important to your success, particularly when aiming to build size and strength. Despite popular belief, you do not build while you are training in the gym. The process actually occurs while you are sat at home resting and if you neglect to allow your sufficient time you won't get the benefits of your hard training.
The third and final rule covers diet. That's correct, even though your goal is size you still have to watch what you eat. After all, there is a difference between adding good size and bad size, I'm sure you understand exactly what we mean there!
You can work out how many calories per day you should eat by simply taking your current body weight in kilo's and multiplying it by twenty five. That's your basal metabolic rate and you should add a further 50% to that target to allow you to get a good building plan established.
However, it's one thing eating the right number of calories in a day. You also have to ensure you are getting a good balance of the 3 main macro nutrients. That's protein, carbohydrates and fat to you and I. A split of 30%, 50% and 20% is enough to make the most of those calories.
You now know how to build muscle effectively in the gym. There is also an awful lot of confusion surrounding how to lose weight, the misinformation in that area is just as bad so don't worry if you have felt a little lost, most folks are. In the meantime, though, it's time for you to pack your training bag and head off for a productive session.
Despite the millions of different theories put forward, there are three very simply principles which will help you to reach your goals in the gym. Sometimes going back to basics is the best way to get results.
* Learn how to focus your workouts on compound exercises.
* You don't grow in the gym, you grow while resting.
* Do not, under any circumstances, neglect your diet.
By following these three principles you will be able to experience a new realm in strength and size. If you have been training for a while and have perhaps hit a plateau, these principles will help you to overcome it. Starting with the first rule, which talks about multi-joint exercises, we are going to run through what each point means in a little bit more depth for you.
If you are unsure what a compound movement is just think about how many joints are involved in a movement. If it's more than one then it is a compound exercise. A good example of this is a barbell squat. Any exercise which only involves one joint is called an isolation exercise and while it is designed to specifically make that muscle stronger it will not give you the double benefits associated with compounds. A good example of an isolation movement is a wrist curl.
There are still benefits to be had from isolation movements, of course, it's just about learning when to perform them and how to structure your workout session according to your overall goal. If your goal is strength and size then you need to attack your big compound lifts while your body is still at full energy, then round out your session by adding a few isolated movements afterwards.
That alone will be enough to get even the most hard gainers on the right road to success. But once you start seeing positive results, going to the gym can become slightly addictive. That is particularly true for those who have been struggling to get results and all of a sudden find that they are finally getting somewhere. As people we naturally assume that more means better, but in terms of adding lean tissue it is not true.
Resting is highly important to your success, particularly when aiming to build size and strength. Despite popular belief, you do not build while you are training in the gym. The process actually occurs while you are sat at home resting and if you neglect to allow your sufficient time you won't get the benefits of your hard training.
The third and final rule covers diet. That's correct, even though your goal is size you still have to watch what you eat. After all, there is a difference between adding good size and bad size, I'm sure you understand exactly what we mean there!
You can work out how many calories per day you should eat by simply taking your current body weight in kilo's and multiplying it by twenty five. That's your basal metabolic rate and you should add a further 50% to that target to allow you to get a good building plan established.
However, it's one thing eating the right number of calories in a day. You also have to ensure you are getting a good balance of the 3 main macro nutrients. That's protein, carbohydrates and fat to you and I. A split of 30%, 50% and 20% is enough to make the most of those calories.
You now know how to build muscle effectively in the gym. There is also an awful lot of confusion surrounding how to lose weight, the misinformation in that area is just as bad so don't worry if you have felt a little lost, most folks are. In the meantime, though, it's time for you to pack your training bag and head off for a productive session.
About the Author:
Bio: Russ Howe PTI is the UK's leading fitness instructor. If you need to learn how to build muscle or how to lose weight our free proven guides will help you achieve more in the gym.
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