How to Build Body Muscle
I know many people who have wasted their hard earned money many times in joining the programs that claim to build muscle mass very fast. Out of them, some people tried costly herbal or natural supplements also to make their dream of making their muscles big and attractive true but couldn’t get the expected results. Can all the programs and supplements be wrong or ineffective? My answer to this question is-No. So, what may be the reason?
One reason may be that people know many ways to build muscle mass but don’t know to select the best for your body type. As a result people follow a program to build muscle mass that is quite often advised by their relatives or friends or people that do not know your physique and how it will effect what you do. People forget the fact that individual requirements, environment, physical capabilities and body structure differ from one person to other. Another reason for the failure of the people in building muscle mass is that they switch over from one program to another too frequently without waiting for the results. Third reason may be that most people try to build muscle mass without involving any physical trainer or dietitian.
One can’t build muscle mass overnight; it needs time, commitment, dedication and proper guidance. It is a fact that regular gym workouts, if performed under proper guidance, build muscle fast. There are many sources that tell you how to build body muscle but very few share habit related building muscle tips for improving the results of the selected program. You can build muscle mass more quick if you develop following habits.
- Don’t change the programs too frequently.
- Drink a glass of water before taking meal.
- Develop the habit of chewing small pieces.
- When you go to the parties, drive your car yourself. This “designated driver” institution will save you from drinking and eating beyond a limit.
- Increase the intake of protein rich foods because proteins are necessary for building muscle fast.
- Avoid fast food or junk food because these kinds of foods just add undesired fats in the body.
- Perform exercises regularly but do not over-train
- Never visit a gym with a heavy stomach.
- Remember that rest is a vital part of repairing and building muscle mass
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Frank Croft
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June 14th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
What are the best workouts to build upper body muscle mass?
I want to build upper body muscle mass. I know that the best workouts for building muscle mass are high weight/low rep type workouts, but what kind of weekly workout should I do?
Should I do one day of benching and curls with 3 sets of 5 reps, then the next day do something like triceps and squats with same amount of sets and reps and repeat these two processes throughout the week?
I do not have access to a gym, only a weight bench where I can bench and do arm/leg curls and squats. Not sure what other kind of excercises I can do with this setup.
June 14th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
use only the bar . no weights.
lift the bar rapidly in one position until you feel like it is beginning to be painful.
then , lift the bar as fast as you can as many reps as you can while your muscles are burning terribly .
keep going until you feel like you are going to die if you do one more rep. burn—burn—burn!
dont do anything the next day at all. repeat this
3 days per week.
burning is destruction of muscle tissue. the next day is needed for your body to rebuild the lost tissue —plus!
work on each set of muscles on the same day.
burn them out!!!! then let them rebuild.
References :
my brother in law is a weight nut. i have watched him many times . he has a massive upper body .
June 14th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
this article has some body building routines and also natural dietary needs for it that will help you out
References :
free useful articles and tips on almost any topic- http://www.free-articles.blogspot.com
June 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Please see exercise links below.
The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:
*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html
It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.
Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/99147.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/102117.htm
*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars – Vegetables and Beans:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107638.html
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107640.html
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105783.htm
The Benefits of Protein:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/98824.htm
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/40075.htm
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.html
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml
*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly.
The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/startexercise.htm
Strength Training Basics:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/trainbasics.htm
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/cardiowork.htm
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72314.htm
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm
Exercise Errors:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81365.htm
Weight Lifting – Does Order Matter:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/96440.htm
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/103524.htm
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm
*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.
Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you have any questions and good luck!
*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
References :
My 25 years of health research and experience.
Source Links:
Calorie Calculators:
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
http://www.calorieking.com/foods/
Calculate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/basal/basal.html
Physical Activity Calorie Calculators:
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jumpsite/calculat.htm
http://www.weightlossresource.com/tools/exercise/calculator1_2.cfm
Calculate Calorie Requirements:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
Free Online Diet and Fitness Calculators:
http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
http://sparkpeople.com/
http://www.fitday.com/
Body Weight Calculators:
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html
Glycemic Index and GI Database Website: http://www.glycemicindex.com/
Harvard School of Public Health Article on Carbohydrates:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
MayoClinic Article on Water:
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/NU/00283.html
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Foods to Eat:
Antioxidant Superstars – Vegetables and Beans
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107638.html
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107640.html
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105783.htm
The Benefits of Protein
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/98824.htm
Some Fats Are Good For You
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/40075.htm
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.html
What You Should Eat Daily
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml
Certified Trainers:
http://www.acsm.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page&WebsiteKey=3bb8c0a3-b699-44f5-99ca-4c9e64600c5e
http://www.nsca-lift.org/
http://www.acefitness.org/
http://www.nasm.org/
Cardiovascular, Core, and Strength Training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net:
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/startexercise.htm
Strength Training Basics
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/trainbasics.htm
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/cardiowork.htm
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72314.htm
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm
Exercise Errors
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm
Getting a Flat Stomach
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81365.htm
Weight Lifting – Does Order Matter
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/96440.htm
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/103524.htm
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm
Sleep Website: http://sleepfoundation.org/
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005:
http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/foodguide.pdf
Realage Website: http://www.realage.com/
AirNow Website: http://airnow.gov/
Indoor Air Purifier Ratings: http://www.air-purifier-power.com/top-10-air-purifiers.html