Muscle Building

Shawn Lebrun asked:


Initially muscle building can seem complicated and even intimidating to the average person.

We have all seen professional body builders and the results of their hard work.

Yet most people aren’t interested in getting those types of results.

Instead they want to be stronger and have a leaner looking body. You can accomplish that if you understand the basics of muscle building.

Think about what you wish to accomplish and what it is going to take for it to happen. You need to learn the dietary needs for muscle building as well as the various types of exercises that will get your results.

Work different sets of muscles on different days of the week too. You want to have at least one day of rest for each muscle group before you work it again.

Continue to increase the amount of weigh you are using in your workouts as you feel you can.

Push the number of repetitions as well so you can see significant changes with your muscle building exercises.

You may find you can fit more with certain muscle groups than others.

Don’t worry about that as you will improve as you get healthier and stronger in those muscle areas.

In order to prevent injuries you need to learn the right way to do your muscle building exercises. If you don’t have a friend or a trainer to show you then turn to other resources.

Many books have illustrations that show you how to position your body. You can also watch videos on the internet for step by step instructions.

Each of your workout sessions should be short but very intense. You want to really work your body as you do the exercises.

Make sure you are working on specific target groups of muscles at different times during your work out session.

You don’t want to spend too much time working on just one specific area of the body. That way everything will be proportional and in balance.

Make sure you always perform warm up and cool down exercises as well. While you may be excited to jump right in with muscle building exercises that isn’t going to benefit your body at all.

Get into the habit of eating 4-6 small meals each day when you are muscle building. That way your body has all the protein, vitamins, and nutrients it needs to accommodate such efforts.

Watch what you eat and drink as well to get the most from your efforts. You want to eat plenty of lean meats for the protein. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also a priority.

Eliminate high amounts of carbs, caffeine, and sugar from your diet. It may be difficult to make such changes at first but after a few days you will be used to it.

Effective muscle building procedures can work for both men and women. Find those exercises you enjoy doing so you will be motivated to continue.

As you start to see the results of your efforts you will definitely want to continue with them.

Pay attention to safety as well as your own body so that you can get the most from your muscle building efforts no matter what goals you have set for yourself.

Learn all the proven basics of muscle building with this powerful program from natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun.



Zachary

phillo74 asked:


Each day, for dinner, i eat:
100g of boiled white rice, steamed veg (usually onions, peppers, mushrooms and peas) and a fillet of broiled chicken (sometimes prawns, for variety)…

Do you think this is a good meal for the aid of weight loss (as opposed to stakes, gravy, creamy mash potatoes etc) and good for building muscle. All this, along side a rigorous exercise routine of course.

Lesly

Rio asked:


I run about 30 minutes atleast 4 times a week. Is there a muscle building supplement i can take after i run to help build lean muscle. If so whats the name?

Crystal

Russianboi asked:


I am a 13 year old male, 5 foot 3 inches, and around 100 pounds
will building muscle prohibit me from growing more?
If not how can i start getting built?

Hailey

jasv2 asked:


I’m just wondering if the FDA has approved any drugs that promote muscle building or enhancement.

Lane

Shawn Lebrun asked:


Many people look for a muscle building trainer to help them get the most of out their work out sessions.

With so much conflicting information out there about what to do this may be the best solution.

A qualified muscle building trainer can assess your strengths and weaknesses.

They can then develop a program that consists of the right exercises for you to achieve your goals.

They should also serve as someone that can motivate you when you are ready to give up. They can push you to do those few extra reps each session as well.

When you have the right trainer you will find that muscle building exercises are actual fun.

You can also be confident you are doing each one of them the right way. Too many injuries occur when people don’t realize they are doing certain lifting exercises incorrectly.

They can also injure themselves when they are using weights too heavy for their strength level.

It is important to realize that not all muscle building trainers are the same though.

They will have different credentials and different styles of teaching.

They will have different personalities and even different ways in which they look at the overall process of muscle building.

You definitely want to work with someone you are comfortable around.

Don’t assume that just because someone has big muscles though that they are the right person to train you.

Ask if you can observe a class or two that a particular trainer offers. This way you can see from an outsider’s perspective what the routine is like.

You can also see how the trainer is able to accommodate the various needs of those in training.

You can find listings for muscle building trainers online, in magazines, and even at your local gym. Take a look around to see what your options are.

Don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions as well. If the muscle building trainer isn’t willing to answer your questions then they may not be the right person for you.

Find out how they got interested in this type of work. Find out how long they have been teaching people. You should even ask them to give you an idea of what you can expect from them.

The cost for a muscle building trainer is going to vary so you need to look that detail as well.

Some of them charge by a monthly fee or each session. Others have you sign a contract and pay for several months at one time.

You may not be able to get your money back if you end the program before that contact is up so make sure you find out all the details of it before you sign anything.

Take your time to find the muscle building trainer that is right for you. They should be very passionate about what they do.

They should also be able to exhibit safe practices for all of the exercises you perform.

If you aren’t completely satisfied with your muscle building trainer then find yourself another one. This is a better alternative than just giving up on your efforts.



Taylor

HawkX asked:


I’ve been wondering what some other people take for building up muscle - also what your favorite pre-workout and post-workout foods or supplements are!

Lucia