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Muscle building: 5 important tips one should follow

When it comes to building muscles one has to decide it's purpose is it being done to increase the strength or to get sharp cuts or increase the size.

By: Kristina Das   | | Updated: August 12, 2018 6:38 pm
Tags: Gain muscle  Muscle  Muscle building  Muscle growth  Muscle mass  
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Just lifting weights in the gym is not enough to build muscles, what nutritional choices you make to refuel your body is equally important to get the desired results. Have you heard about muscle-building foods? Compound exercises like barbell squats, the bench press, and the overhead press are the king when it comes to bulking up. These exercises work multiple muscle groups at a time. But without proper nutritional support, your progress will freeze. While protein is very important for gaining muscle, carbohydrates and fats can provide energy. Certain foods can promote the growth and recovery of muscles after a strenuous workout. Remember, hydration is an important part of building muscle as your muscle tissue is made up of around 75-percent water. Further, keeping your body hydrated will improve digestion by detoxifying your organs as well as protect your joints. Here are top muscle-building foods that’ll make your sweat sessions worth it.

From weight gaining to muscle-building, fitness has many different aspects. So, if you are purely looking for muscle building, just spending time in the gym and picking up weights may not help. Smart workouts are always the best way ahead, hence knowing about the subject becomes extremely important. Even when it comes to building muscles one has to decide it’s purpose is it being done to increase the strength or to get sharp cuts or increase the size. For different things, there are different exercises. Even one should follow a few important tips for mass-building. Also Read - Best muscle-building foods that can make your gym sessions worth it

Up the intensity:
In the gym, if you are working on your muscles and hence doing reps, you must give some recovering time for your body. Ideally, 30-45 seconds is the standard practice. It is essential when you are looking for muscle growth. But taking a break does not mean you stay put somewhere, keep moving to keep the blood flowing in your body. Also Read - Secret to gaining lean muscles: Eat the right foods



Move over machines:
Undoubtedly, machines make it easier but forget about the machines if you are looking for muscles that will sustain. Nothing comes easy and same is the case with muscles, it takes a lot of hard work. You have to push your limit and this is very much in the mind, where you make your mind believe no matter how heavy it is, you can still do it. Also Read - Science-backed reasons behind gaining weight even after working out regularly

Big muscles first:
You know it! You know the aspect about your body that is worth flaunting. Start with that and shoot for personal best. Try entering unconquered territories. You will do it because your body is still fresh.

Spot reductions are a myth:
One cannot just do squats at one place and expect to lose overall body fat or for that matter skipping. Diet plays a huge role here, hence they say 85 per cent of the body is made in the kitchen.

Holding your breath is a big NO NO:
It will only suffocate you and make things difficult. Muscle building is a smooth process and you should breathe during the exercise, it always helps. The cardinal rule is, inhale during the lowering phase of a lift and exhale during its working portion.

And finally, the golden rule is that the fittest of physiques are results of tireless efforts for hundreds of hours. Do not give up, start slowly and your health will stay with you for a long time if you continue your training.

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Published : August 12, 2018 6:38 pm | Updated:August 12, 2018 6:38 pm
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