There are tens of thousands of body building gurus out there all claiming that their method is the one.  What should be emphasized is that what worked for person A will bring the same results to person B. Each person has different body structures. Genetics could also affect the “if” and “when” one will build and develop muscles.

In a nutshell, body building is a different experience for each person.  It is not recommended that an average person who wants to build muscle fast undergo the same routine a professional body builder does.  The average person needs a natural approach to body building. A routine that is physically and mentally straining is the way to go.

Strength training is one way of gaining muscles. To lift weights is to gain strength and to gain strength is to get stronger.  The greater your strength, the more muscle you will have.  Calisthenics such as crunches, push-ups, dips, pull-ups and more are also recommended.  As you get accustomed to the weights that you are lifting, challenge yourself by adding more weights and making your routine harder. It is best to use free weights when strength training.  Some machines are alright but some force you into unnatural positions.

Some trainers prefer compound exercises to isolations. Isolations (tricep kickbacks, bicep curls, leg extensions) are alright to a point but unless you have built up noticeable muscle mass and have upped your strength, it is best if you do exercises that hit several muscles: barbell rows,  pull-ups, chin-ups; bench press and dips; squats and dead-lifts.

Do Squats! They’re deemed as the most important exercise as it works your whole body. Once you can Squat more than your body weight, you will definitely look different. A machine-assisted squat is not advisable. Free weights squats are best when the hips come lower than the knees. This action takes a lot of strength and control as all your muscles tense up when doing dead-lifts and Squats.  Make sure that you integrate a full body workout in your routine. Do not over train as you muscles need more time to recover.

If you have not done so, you should have lost the extra weight before you go into body building.  The extra weight being referred here is the extra roll of fat in your tummy. If you are thin and slim, gain weight! You will never build up muscles if you are too fat or too thin.

Eat the right kind of food:  vegetables, carbohydrates, fruits and protein.  It is important to get the right amount of protein once you start bulking up.  Eat nutritious meals. If you can’t cook nutritious meals every time, replace a meal with whey protein powder or any protein powder supplement. You can also opt to take creatine powder as a supplement to help build your muscles up.  Take multivitamins too as they provide the essential vitamins and minerals needed by your body to function well.

Do not give up when things seem slow. Persevere with your routine and your muscles will eventually develop.

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