Tired of trying every technique to build muscle and finding that your body stays the same? Likely, your bodybuilding friends are giving you information that is making the situation worse instead of better.
Use these four steps and watch the transformation! 1.
Lift 3-4 times a week - Killing yourself in the gym everyday is not the way to go.
Your muscles grow when they are at rest.
Give them the rest and nutrition they need to allow you to push yourself harder at your next workout.
Alternating 2 upper body and 2 lower body workouts per week will give your muscles 72 hours of rest between workouts.
2.
Eat 5-7 times a day - Five to seven meals (not snacks) a day should be your normal routine.
Make sure that at least 60% of your meals are whole food with a balance of carbs, proteins, and fats (45%, 35%, 20% respectively).
3.
Stretching is your friend - Stretching helps muscles return to their normal length.
When you workout constantly, your muscles shorten and have a higher tendency for injury.
Four hours of lifting weights should equate to two hours of stretching.
4.
Don't buy the hype! Only use tried and true supplements - Body building supplements are a billion dollar business with a heavy emphasis on the BUSINESS.
Following the latest trends in supplements will likely leave you with nothing more than a smaller bank account.
Can't live without supplements include a high quality multi-vitamin, fish oil capsules, powdered creatine and a protein powder.
Leave the rest on the shelf.