As you start bodybuilding and begin to add size remember your goal must be to build lean muscle mass. It is one thing to want to
get big and strong, it is another to get big just for the sake of getting big. Don't be a slave to the scale when you are trying to get
bigger you will be defeating the purpose if you are increasing fat. If you are training and not getting the results you hoped for other
than getting larger then it's time to change up your bodybuilding program. Muscle confusion,nutrition, strength training and cardio will
all play an important role in helping you to build lean muscle mass and you must start to incorporate these into your training.
Muscle Confusion
One way to build lean muscle mass is too start using heavier weights combined with less rest in between sets. You should limit the amount of rest
in between sets to about 30 seconds; just enough time to allow your heart rate to decrease and the lactic acid build up in your muscles to also
decrease. Keep your muscles confused by changing your rest times in between sets and they will respond by getting bigger. This type of confusion
training will also help to burn unnecessary calories and help you to build more lean muscle mass.
Strength Training
Strength training along with some clearly defined goals is a critical part of building lean muscle mass. Strength training and fat burning go
hand in hand and should be included in your overall weight lifting program. When strength training to build lean muscle mass you must workout the
larger muscle groups. Increasing your core strength is the goal of strength training and building lean muscle mass. It is crucial to work out the
Legs, Back and Chest muscles by using compound exercises that target a large area and not just an individual muscle
group.
This type of training will release a larger amount of hormones and utilize a larger portion of muscle fiber than just working out the smaller
individual muscles and will also allow you to continue to burn calories long after the workout is done. It really is all about building lean
muscle and using the best strength training routine to bring you to the next level.
Cardio Training
If you neglect your cardio workout: ie: treadmill, walking, stationary bike etc you are missing out on the added benefits that cardio training
will add to your goals of building lean muscle mass. Cardio, although at times seems unnecessary, must be done to help our overall physical
condition and give us the energy we need to fuel our workouts. It would be hard to see all that new lean muscle mass if it were hidden behind a
layer of fat. It's the cardio training that will let you lose that layer of fat just below the skin. Start cardio training now!
NutritionAnd Protein
Proper nutrition is a major part of building lean muscle and it is a good idea to eat only those foods that will help you achieve your goals. The
major source of bodybuilding nutrition is protein and we must eat it everyday and in the right amounts. To accurately calculate the amount of
protein you need take one gram of protein for each pound of lean muscle mass. Although considered less accurate in calculating the amount of
protein we need is one gram of protein per one pound of total body weight, the beginner can use this measurement as a starting point. As you gain
experience and are looking to really refine your protein supplement then you can use the newer more precise method of calculating protein
intake.
If your goals are to build lean muscle mass then keeping these four things in mind will provide a great foundation to get you started and keep
you on track.
Start building lean muscle today or keep complaining about the way you look. It is up to you how you look and feel.
