Sunday, October 11, 2009

How To Build Up Muscle: Work Smarter Not Harder When Learning How To Build Up Muscle

By Henry Bantista

Nobody wants to be that little guy who gets sand kicked in his face and loses his girlfriend to the bully. Almost every guy has wanted to build up muscles at some point in their life. The reason there are so many gyms and health clubs in cities across the country is that almost everybody desires to be in better shape than they are. It does not matter if you look to lose weight or bulk up. There is one rule that applies in how to build up muscles that you must follow closely. Work Smart.

Sure you wish you looked like those muscle heads in the gym, you know the guy with biceps bigger than their heads. Well you must keep in mind that these guys did not get this way over night, it took them years of work to get where they are. Another thing to keep in mind is that chances are these guys are genetically gifted.

The superstars of bodybuilding are the exception. They are all genetic super-humans who have been gifted with a genetic make-up that is unlike mine and yours. This is not to say that they have not worked hard to get where they are. It is obvious they have, but to expect to build up muscle mass like they have is in most cases not practical.

Chances are you are more like the average Joe, particularly if you are that puny little guy on the beach. First of all you probably don't have the genetic gifts and advantages of pro bodybuilders. Secondly you will have to learn to train smarter not harder to achieve your goals. Here are some steps to help you achieve this, and begin to build the muscle you have always wanted.

In order to build up muscles you need to create a program that caters to your particular needs. This usually means starting slow and improving over time. Naturally the first thing to do is to not hide behind a computer or sit on the sofa playing video games, while those are great hobbies they will not help build up muscle. You must make a conscious decision to change things. In other words you must be willing to change your lifestyle, and begin to focus on your muscle building goals.

The first step in to build up muscle, is to overcome any mental barriers. You need to psyche yourself up to work out. It is hard work, they don't call it work out for nothing. So you need to look past the big boys and the pretty ladies and focus on your workout.

With the help of your trainer gradually work into a program. Do not attempt to be superman. A smart program focuses on the areas that are of the most concern such as arms and back, or chest and shoulders. A knowledgeable trainer will have the experience to know how to create a program that you will receive results from. These results will motivate you to return to the gym. A program that overdoes it can be the fastest way to give up. If you do not stick to a regular schedule of work outs you cannot expect to see results.

Also overdoing training can lead to injury and this could set you back significantly and hinder the muscle building process. You cannot build up muscle if you throw out your back. So always keep in mind that when starting a weight lifting program you should be safe and do all of your training with moderation.

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