Building Muscle – Seven Steps to a Calorie Burning Body
The key to a better looking body is building muscle. The best way to build a toned body is to implement strength training into your current training plan.
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to strength training. One of them is that you will get bulky and big if you lift weights. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The science of muscle building is very complex and requires a lot of time and dedication.
Below are 7 ways to help you on your muscle building journey.
one. Weightlifting:This is the most common and recommended form of strength training (the other being calisthenics). Start with light weights and gradually increase.
2. Use free weights on machines:Not only are they more effective, but they are also safer. Machines limit the movement of joints and muscles. Using free weights will allow you to develop more balance and control. Tip: Your main workout should consist of free weights, ending with machines.
3. Compound exercises:Be sure to target all of the major muscle areas when you exercise. This is a crucial step, especially for beginners who prefer to isolate muscles and tend to overtrain some muscles and neglect others. The body works as a whole, it is important that all major muscles are developed. These include the back, arms, legs, and chest. Compound muscles target many muscle groups at once. Examples of exercises include: squats, deadlifts, dips, and bench press.
Four. Focus on different muscles in each workout:Don’t overtrain one muscle group and neglect the other. Common overtrained muscles include the biceps and abdominals. Overtraining only increases the risk of injury. Allow the muscles to rest by focusing on different parts of the body in each exercise. For example: Monday: Shoulders, Triceps and Abs, Tuesday: Back and Calves, Wednesday: Rest Thursday: Chest, Biceps and Abs Friday: Rest Saturday: Legs Sunday Rest.
5. Allow time for recovery: Aside from rest time between workouts, make sure you get enough sleep. Allow time for the body to recover, this way your workouts will be more intense.
6. You are what you eat:By building muscle, you will increase your caloric intake. If you don’t eat properly, you also increase the chances of gaining weight. Avoid processed foods at all costs. Whatever you do, don’t skip meals before and after training. These are key to fueling your recovering muscles.
7. Eat often:The best way to gain muscle is to always have adequate energy. This will help preserve muscle tissue that is often wasted when the body lacks a source of energy. Divide your meals into 5-6 servings a day. Once again, be careful about the quality of your food. We want to feed our muscle, not create additional fat stores.
conclusion – Muscle development requires a lot of time and dedication. The key to success is tracking your progress. Keep a journal to track your weight lifting progress and a journal to track what you eat. Success is only achieved by those who plan, plan, plan and execute. By keeping records of your workouts, you will be able to notice subtle improvements in your workouts. This may not be much, but it should be enough to keep you motivated!