Building Muscle For Hard Gainers

Building Muscle For Hard Gainers

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You want to build muscle mass, and you want to build muscle fast. Those are great goals and can be achieved with a little planning and hard work. Even if you are a hard gainer, building muscle comes down to consistent action. I am not going to give you the one-size-fits-all super secret workout - no such thing - everyone is different and you need to find what works best for you.

Like I said, I am not going to give you a specific plan. So what I am I going to give you? Basically some advice that can make your training far more effective which means you will get results that are far more effective. And that is what you should be looking for - and it is a pretty simple piece of advice that is easily implemented.

So let's get down to brass tacks. Your program to build muscle mass needs to be focused on progressive weight resistance. Magic huh? I know many of you go to the gym and you do progressively try to lift more, and you might actually be lifting more, but not gaining size. So what is the problem? Your body is not responding to the increased resistance in the manner you wish. So what do you have to do? You need to track progress in writing. Yes, you see them in the gym with their little note pad - you wouldn't be caught dead with one would you? Change that frame of mind because you are going to start carrying a note pad to the gym. In fact, before you even get there, you are going to set out a plan and implement it, track it, and make adjustments as necessary - this is the key that most people are missing. Many people start out with a plan, but it falls apart in no time and you find yourself training in a less productive manner.

When you track your body's progress, you can make adjustments as needed to progressively increase the weight load. Again, the intuitive type of training is not optimal. If you know how your body reacts to certain exercises and reptition combinations, you can create your own ultimate routine that will work best for you - not for someone else.

No secret routine here, no magic workout that is going to pack on 10 pounds of muscle mass in two weeks. Instead, I am going to give you basic no-fail advice. Start lifting heavier weights at lower reps till failure. In fact, you should pyramid up something like 6 reps, 3 reps, 1 rep all to failure. You are giving yourself progressive resistance. Next step is key - track you progress. If you are not progressing, change up the routine and try something different - it is that simple - plan, track progress, adjust as needed. If you don't track, you are not living up to your potential.

Now this simple method alone will allow most people to start to see an increase in muscle mass, but like I said, there is no magic bullet. You need to perform a well planned routine for a month and keep accurate records. If you are not experiencing growth with any routine - stop and retool. You should actually retool every 4-6 weeks anyway to keep things fresh and to prevent yourself from getting in a rut.

If you haven't figured out what I have been trying to get across, it is that you need to track progress and make change as necessary. When I say change though - I mean big changes. Change the exercises, change the reps, change the pace of your reps, and change your rest periods. If you are having a hard time gaining, make a game plan, track progress, and make changes when things aren't working. If you do this, get lots of good quality protein, good clean carbs, and lots of sleep, I can almost guarantee that you will build muscle mass.

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