As a personal trainer it's easy to read the things in fitness publications and wonder why so many people are lost when it comes to figuring out how to build muscle in the gym. The truth is it's needlessly over complicated. Today we'll be showing you the basic rules to help put you on the right track.
Also, we'll avoid the type of scientific jargon which usually just alienates people and leaves them feeling confused!
As a fitness instructor I know that most trainers like to over-complicate explanations and they often lose their client in a whirlwind of science that they struggle to follow. In my opinion this is bad teaching, because if your client cannot follow your advice it's pointless giving it to them in the first place. So don't worry, you won't get lost here.
There are a few fundamentals which will keep you moving along nicely when it comes to hypertrophy training.
The first step is to correct your sleeping patterns. Many people are shocked to discover that some of the rules to a bigger body don't even revolve around the gym. You can start by ensuring you get at least eight hours rest each night, the release of growth hormone will work wonders for your results.
Once you have corrected your sleeping patterns, understanding the importance of rest for hypertrophy is the next step. Your body won't enjoy hypertrophy (growth) if you do not rest. The best way to think of a day off from training is a growth day, rather than a rest day. This helps to kill the feeling of boredom from taking a day off and reminds you that resting is actually part of your training program.
Now we hit the gym and the focus shifts to your training program. There is no way you're going to pack on lean size if your training plan isn't specific to your goal. That means ditching the lax approach to your routine and trying to get a solid plan together which allows you to concentrate on your goal, nothing else. Eight-to-twelve reps is best for hypertrophy, that's the golden rule.
Sometimes we all get lost in the wide variety of exercises available to you. Which exercises work best for size? The basics work best. That's right, bench press is still the best chest building exercise, squat is the best leg building exercise, pull ups are the best back building exercise and so on. The movements we trainers call compound exercises are the ones which should be the primary focus of your workout session plan.
Your diet will also play a key role. Remember it isn't just about adding size, you want to add the right kind of size. By adjusting your diet accordingly you can ensure that you not only grow but keep your gains lean. Most people who attempt to bulk up simply eat everything in sight. That's a good concept if you aren't bothered what type of 'massive' you achieve.
The confusion surrounding how to build muscle can be answered with the simple steps in today's article. No personal trainer or college professor needed. You should now be well on your way to seeing some quality results in the gym!
Also, we'll avoid the type of scientific jargon which usually just alienates people and leaves them feeling confused!
As a fitness instructor I know that most trainers like to over-complicate explanations and they often lose their client in a whirlwind of science that they struggle to follow. In my opinion this is bad teaching, because if your client cannot follow your advice it's pointless giving it to them in the first place. So don't worry, you won't get lost here.
There are a few fundamentals which will keep you moving along nicely when it comes to hypertrophy training.
The first step is to correct your sleeping patterns. Many people are shocked to discover that some of the rules to a bigger body don't even revolve around the gym. You can start by ensuring you get at least eight hours rest each night, the release of growth hormone will work wonders for your results.
Once you have corrected your sleeping patterns, understanding the importance of rest for hypertrophy is the next step. Your body won't enjoy hypertrophy (growth) if you do not rest. The best way to think of a day off from training is a growth day, rather than a rest day. This helps to kill the feeling of boredom from taking a day off and reminds you that resting is actually part of your training program.
Now we hit the gym and the focus shifts to your training program. There is no way you're going to pack on lean size if your training plan isn't specific to your goal. That means ditching the lax approach to your routine and trying to get a solid plan together which allows you to concentrate on your goal, nothing else. Eight-to-twelve reps is best for hypertrophy, that's the golden rule.
Sometimes we all get lost in the wide variety of exercises available to you. Which exercises work best for size? The basics work best. That's right, bench press is still the best chest building exercise, squat is the best leg building exercise, pull ups are the best back building exercise and so on. The movements we trainers call compound exercises are the ones which should be the primary focus of your workout session plan.
Your diet will also play a key role. Remember it isn't just about adding size, you want to add the right kind of size. By adjusting your diet accordingly you can ensure that you not only grow but keep your gains lean. Most people who attempt to bulk up simply eat everything in sight. That's a good concept if you aren't bothered what type of 'massive' you achieve.
The confusion surrounding how to build muscle can be answered with the simple steps in today's article. No personal trainer or college professor needed. You should now be well on your way to seeing some quality results in the gym!
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Publisher: Russ Howe PTI is England's most subscribed Personal Trainer. Learn how to build muscle with our free video guide showing the five rules to a more muscular body.
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