How To Build Muscle Quickly

Before saying anything else, I'd like to clarify that the word "quickly" here is relative. By saying "quickly" I don't necessarily mean you can add 20 pounds of muscle on your body in a few months if you want to. I hate to break it to you, but that's just impossible. Fact is, a person can only build so much muscle in a year.

So how much muscle are we talking about here?                                                             Well, considering that this person is doing everything right (and I mean everything, like his nutrition, his workout, etc.), he can build as much as five pounds of muscle in a year. However, a person who is gifted with the "good genes" can gain as much as 10 pounds of muscle in the same period. But that's it. It is impossible for anyone to gain muscle faster than that. Actually, Arnold Schwarzenegger (yes, the former Mr. Olympia and former governor of California) have once said that you've done really well if you were able to pack on 10 pounds of lean muscle in one year.

So why do we keep saying things like "build muscle quickly" and "gain muscle fast"? Well, if you have been paying attention, you might have taken note of what I said about doing everything right". Well, that's the qualifier right there. If you are not doing things right, it will take you more than a year to build those five pounds of muscle.

So how do you build muscle quickly? Well, it's all about information... reliable information.

As you may already know, there are a lot of misinformation being thrown around everywhere. Now, in order to enable yourself to discern the truth from the false or the doubtful, you need to know all the basics. Come to think of it, the basics are all the you need to reach your goal.

So what are the "basics" that we are talking about here?

First, you got to have a solid nutrition program. You have to make sure that you are eating at least one gram of protein for every pound of you body weight. You also need to make sure that you are getting enough calories (2200 to 2500 calories) every day. But then again, the amounts I'm mentioning here are just a rule of thumb. The exact amount of protein, carbohydrates, and other nutrients that you need largely depends on your body weight. So, find out the formula for computing those amounts, find out find out if there are nuances and special conditions involved, and adjust whenever necessary.

Second, you need to make sure that your workouts are correct. Make sure you are hitting and stimulating every muscle group in your body once to twice a week. You need to make sure that you are not skipping on any muscle group.

Additionally, you need to make sure that you are using the right weights in your workout. Some people go overboard when it comes to the weights they lift. Yes, heavier weights does make your muscles bigger, but it shouldn't be overly heavy that it will make you lose your form when lifting them. It shouldn't be too heavy that you need to swing or jerk your body just to be able to lift it. By doing that, not only are you not working your muscles fully, but you are also subjecting yourself to a higher risk of suffering injury.

So, stick with what it right, keep with the basics, and build muscle quickly.

By: jcastor

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