Chest Workout

By Cade Jones

The chest is one of the largest muscles on the upper body and every guy wants a strong developed chest.

The Chest has two different muscles the pectoralis major and minor and they do slightly different things. The pec major pulls the arm in towards the center of the body and flexes your shoulder.

The pec minor depresses the scapula and downwardly rotates the scapula. All muscles of the body have an origin and an insertion point.

It is very important to know these two points so you can understand which movements will work which muscles. For a good chest workout you want to focus on the pec major which originates from the sternum and inserts on the bicipital groove of the humerus.

To work a muscle most effectively you want to shorten the distance from the insertion to origin. So for the chest anytime that humerus comes closer to the sternum the muscle will be worked better.

We will look at some of the exercises that you can do to develop the thickness and strength in your chest.

You need to develop the upper, middle, lower, outer and inner chest. There are different exercises that will hit each of those parts.

Lets start with the upper chest. To work the upper chest you will have to use lighter weight because this area is the weakest of the chest. You need to have a bench that is inclined at a 45 degree angle to do presses on.

Most guys only work the middle chest because it is what you are working when benching on a flat bench. The lower chest is worked on a decline bench, where you will be able to lift the most weight.

Inner chest is done with flys or close grip bench, this will also work your triceps more than the traditional way so expect to go lighter with the weight. - 17268

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Unveiling Four Deadly Body Building Myths

By Ricardo d Argence

Watch out for these fatal errors that can literally wipe out all the progress you have made in building up your muscles. I will tell you about four obvious muscle-building myths so you can stay on the right path to the extreme muscle and strength gains you ought to have.

1. In order to build muscle, you must achieve a "pump" during your workout. The greater the pump you achieve, the more muscle you will build. For those of you who have just began the term "pump" is the sensation you get as the blood gets trapped inside muscle tissues during training. Although a pump may feel great, it actually isn't doing anything to produce muscle growth.

It's just the increased flow of blood to the muscles, but it is not the characteristic of a good workout. A successful workout should only be gauged by the concept of progression. If you can pick up more weight or do it more times than last week, then you are progressing.

2. The downside to gaining muscle mass is, you will be slower and lose flexibility. Believe it or not, developing lean muscle mass speeds you up. running. All of the movements that your body makes, from an involuntary twitch to running, jumping, and throwing, are the responsibility of your muscles. It all comes down to this, the more powerful a muscle is the more force it is capable of exerting.

3. To achieve the desired results, always do the exercises just as described in the book. While using good form in the gym is always important, obsessing over perfect form is an entirely different matter. Although it may seem counter intuitive, it will both reduce your maximum muscle stimulation and make injury more likely if your constant focus is on exactly proper form.

Moving naturally is very important when you exercise. This might also mean swaying a little bit while you curl your bicep, or using your body's own momentum while you're doing rows on the barbells.

4. If you are not feeling any pain whatsoever when exercising your muscles are not gaining strength. This another misconception that is believed in the gym. The "burning" sensation that results from intense weight training is simply the result of lactic acid (a metabolic waste product) that is secreted inside the muscle tissue as you exercise. Lactic acid in excess may actually slow down your gains and have nothing to do with muscle growth.

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Have You Heard About the Energizing Amazon Berry That Also Tastes Like Chocolate?

By Americo Tognetti

What is this small, round, blackish-purple berry that is the buzz word for people all around the world today? Why it is none other than the acai berry that only grows at the tip-top of palm trees in South America's Amazon rain forest. This amazing berry carries a number of surprising benefits to health as well as being tasty, too. It actually tastes like a mix of fruit and chocolate. That would certainly be enough to placate the taste of chocolate lovers! Most people like to eat this berry on top of their favorite cereal for breakfast. Some love using it when making milkshakes and some people just choose to eat it plain.

The acai berry will definitely be a treat, especially for all of you chocolate lovers. One of the things that the acai berry can do for the body is to detoxify it due to the amount of antioxidants that it carries. There is no need for a colon cleanse or any other type of fancy product to clean out your system when you have something as tasty and simple as the acai berry, and it works wonderfully because the body needs it and it is natural and safe. Upon eating the acai berry in whatever fashion that you desire, be it in the form of a milkshake, by itself, mixed in with your cereal, or combined in a bowl of fruit, you are going to find that you lose weight as well. And we are not just talking a couple of pounds, we are talking double digits. There have been claims of up to ten pounds a week stated in testimonials, and it is not hard to believe since the body is loaded with harmful pollutants and built up debris from years of unhealthy eating.

As your body gets rid of its pollutants and toxins, it will be able to operate much more efficiently and get rid of fats much easier. Aside from weight loss, the acai berry attacks free radicals that are within your body. These free radicals are the foundation of deadly diseases such as cancer. Being much like the goji berry, the acai berry has many more antioxidants. There is as much as 30 times more anthocyanins in the acai than there is in a glass of red wine. This is one thing that helps to keep your cholesterol in check.

This amazing berry contains omega 6 and omega 9, which can also help to keep down high cholesterol levels and protect against heart disease. Another fascinating thing about this energizing super food is that it contains a significant amount of fiber, which can also help to contribute toward the prevention of cancer, weight gain, and digestive disorders.

Who would not want to include this berry in their diet? By itself, it stands as a source of balanced proteins, carbohydrates, essential vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats, all in one small berry. The benefits are well worth it, especially for what it does for your body, not to mention the peace of mind you get by eating it. The amount of vital nutrients help to give you energy and mental focus. So as you can see, there is nothing bad about it. - 17268

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Four Body Building Big Lies That Can Affect Your Muscle Growth

By Ricardo d Argence

If you're not careful it's possible to fall victim to fatal muscle-building mistakes that will render your gains completely ineffective. To keep you on the proper path to mind-blowing muscle and strength gains I'm going to expose, in this article, four very common muscle building myths.

1. In order to build muscle, you must achieve a "pump" during your workout. The greater the pump you achieve, the more muscle you will build. For those of you who are just starting out, a "pump" is the feeling that you get as blood becomes trapped inside the muscle tissue when you train with weights. While a pump does feel fantastic, it has very little, if anything to do with properly stimulating your muscles to grow.

A pump is simply the result of increased blood flow to the muscle tissue and is certainly not indicative of a successful workout. A successful workout should only be gauged by the concept of progression. If you were able to lift more weight or perform more reps than you did in the previous week, then you did your job.

2. The downside to gaining muscle mass is, you will be slower and lose flexibility. Believe it or not, developing lean muscle mass speeds you up. running. All of the movements that your body makes, from an involuntary twitch to running, jumping, and throwing, are the responsibility of your muscles. It all comes down to this, the more powerful a muscle is the more force it is capable of exerting.

3. You must always use perfect, textbook form on all exercises. While using good form in the gym is always important, obsessing over perfect form is an entirely different matter. If you are always attempting to perform every exercise using flawless, textbook form, you will actually increase your chances of injury and simultaneously decrease the total amount of muscle stimulation you can achieve.

Natural movement is a must when you exercise. This could result from a small sway in your back while doing bicep curls or a little amount of body movement when doing barbell rows.

4. If you are not feeling any pain whatsoever when exercising your muscles are not gaining strength. This another misconception that is believed in the gym. The "burning" sensation that results from intense weight training is simply the result of lactic acid (a metabolic waste product) that is secreted inside the muscle tissue as you exercise. Lactic acid in excess may actually slow down your gains and have nothing to do with muscle growth.

If you visit my site, it should help to clarify some of the confusion and give you some truthful information about several of the myths associated with muscle building. You'll understand the most of people fail at muscle building. If you want to succeed, click in the link below. - 17268

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Getting Rid Of The Fat

By Beatriz Jenkins

No one really wants to walk around with bulging belly fat or labeled as obese. Most want to be fit and healthy. The only way to achieve that goal is to find a solution for your problem.

Are you tired of not being able to zip your jeans? Are you out of breath running a flight of stairs? If so, it is time to make some changes.

Before joining a program, you need to do a little research. Find the one best suit your personal needs. Make sure you feel comfortable with it and that you will be happy.

Beware of any diet program that promises fast and rapid weight loss. It can be very difficult to avoid intelligent marketing tactics. They are on almost on all TV channels and each page of most magazines.

Remember that you didn't put the extra weight on overnight and you can't take it off overnight either. Most people that do lose weight very quickly end up gaining that weight back, plus some. Every effective weight loss program is a slow process which requires a lot of patience.

Before choosing a weight loss program, you should find out everything about the program. And also you should consult your doctor first. A doctor will be able to advise you whether the program is best suitable for your body or if you should try for another type of weight loss program.

Sometimes, something as simple as counting the number of calories in each meal can make a big difference. During the process of losing weight, you should be at ease. Avoid concerns surrounding your weight loss.

You should stick to your program of regular exercise and do not change. The exercise is often a much easier task if you like exercise. It works a lot better than merely supplementing it as a task.

You should also eat lots of fruits and vegetables. If you want your body to stay healthy, you need to stay active. Drink plenty of fluids too.

It seems that society exercises less today than ever before. This is probably because the computer gadgets and all that fancy digital cable TV, which is now available. The exercise was lost somewhere along the road and people are not the same.

Only a balanced diet and an exercise routine must be underway to enable a person to recover from obesity. The two must be combined together. Remember, it is only as hard as you think it is. - 17268

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What Is The Skinny On Calories

By Ivan Girevoy

Calories, do you really understand its meaning? Most people still do not know what a calorie is. When asked about its meaning, most people would link it to dieting. However there is far more to calories than just a word that is linked to weight loss. Lets see if we can explain it a little better.

Understanding Calories

Ok...here goes... "calorie is a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food." This is how it is defined as per Wikipedia. What they do not tell you is that there are different types of calories.

The main types of calories include: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. All of them burn when used in the body and then turn into heat energy, which is generally called calories.

Each type of calorie varies in terms of chemical and physical properties. They can be found in various kinds of food, whether alone, in combination or even all of them. Here are the essential things that you need to know about each calorie type.

The Fear Of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are the most common type of calorie. It is found on foods that are rich on starch and sugar. Most of them are from plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, and grains. Most legumes, such as lentils, beans, and peas, are also rich with carbs. However, dairy products would be the only foods that come from animals which have a lot of carb content.

Typically carbohydrates can be classified into two subdivisions: simple and complex.

Simple carbs are normally sugars, such as glucose and fructose, which come from fruits and a few vegetables. Another type would be lactose, which comes from milk. Last would be sucrose, which comes from cane sugar. (Rule of thumb is any thing that ends in "ose" is a type of sugar.)

Everyday use sugar is pure sucrose. Most of the simple carbs that you eat are sugars are mixed with processed foods such as cookies, sodas etc. These add-ons are the major reason why sugar accounts for 16% to 18% of total calories that are consumed by Americans according to most health surveys.

The complex types are chains or series of simple carbs, which primarily consist of starches along with fiber, which can be found in all foods that come from plants. However, plants store carbohydrates in the form of starch. Foods that have high complex carbs would include grains and products that come from it like bread and pasta. Also, potatoes, beans, corn, and other vegetables are also high in complex carbs.

Shadowed Proteins

Since carbohydrates seem to be the most popular type of calorie, proteins on the other hand seem to be the most over shadowed in comparison with the fame of fats and carbs. However, it is an important kind of calorie that you'll need to develop body muscle.

Proteins have about 4 kilocalories per gram. Majority of this kind of calorie can not be naturally produced by the human body and must originate from dietary sources. The main sources of protein include: eggs, nuts, meats, legumes, grains, dairy products. (And yes some of these are also carb carriers.)

According to recent studies, men between ages 19 to 70 should consume 56g of protein everyday in order to avoid deficiency. On the other hand, women within the same age range should get at least 46g/day. Those people, such as certain athletes consume more protein then average in order to increase muscle mass.

Fats

Fats,would probably be the most unwanted kind of calorie by many. However, it still plays an important role in the normal function of the body. The body cannot absorb Vitamins A, E, D and K if not for it. They play an important role in the maintenance of healthy hair and skin. Protection is another function, since they protect various organs from shock.

Animals and plants both contain types of fats. Types of animal fats would include lard, butter and fish oil, while plant fats would include soy beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, olives, coconuts, sesames, and vegetable oils. - 17268

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Can Taking Up Clogging Help Me Prevent Bruising?

By Carolyn Cooper

Getting older, we often come face to face with the facts that we should attempt to maintain an active lifestyle regardless of other influences, and if we do maintain that active lifestyle including regular physical exercise, we will generally be well pleased with the results. Another truth of aging that is not so easy to remedy is easy bruising, but what not considered common knowledge is that bruising easily may be prevented through a proper exercise regimen just as other physical conditions can be overcome also.

When you are tired of seeing bruises that seem to appear from out of nowhere, and when you are ready to try something new to fix this problem, why not give a thought to clogging? Clogging is a popular dance activity all over the world, with roots in Europe, Africa and America, and you will discover that not only is it fun and energetic, it can also help you get rid of those unpleasant bruises.

To begin with, let's think about what clogging is and what it entails. Do you know of an active, fun clogging group that is in you local area? Is there more than one local group, or are you going to have to transport yourself outside of your local area to participate in a clogging group or team? Generally, clogging involves rhythmically striking the heel, toe or a combination of both to create a choreographed musical, percussive beat.

As you may have surmised, clogging is extremely popular due to its high energy level and elevated aerobic activity, and this cardiovascular workout is what can help you reduce your easy bruising as well.

Remember that bruises occur because as we get older, the walls of our blood vessels will often get frailer, and our skin can also become thinner. With cardiovascular exercise of the kind that you can get from clogging, you will find that you are going to strengthen these blood vessels so that they become less fragile over all, and they become more resistant to taking more than just a light bump before bruising.

Because clogging will also help our body become more graceful and stronger; not only will we be less likely to be as clumsy as we might have been, our new sense of balance should make us less likely bump into something as well as lower the likelihood to bruise easily when we do.

Take a look around to locate some of the clogging groups in your area. There are so many different variations and styles that in many cases, it is like learning a brand new dance all over again every time you join a new group. This is a fun and exciting social dance activity that can benefit you in a variety of ways.

While you are considering the healthy benefits that accrue from your clogging activities, consider combining clogging with a proven, daily supplement program like Bruises Be Banned, which has been uniquely designed and formulated to help you overcome your bruising easily and provide you the means to reduce bruising or prevent bruising altogether. - 17268

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The Jack Lalanne Diet for Fitness and Health

By Paul Taylor

Jack Lalanne is thought by many to be the fitness guru of modern and old times. At 93, he is going strong like an eighteen year old boy. He is so physically and mentally fit that people find themselves being in envy of his lifestyle. There have been many copies of his style, fitness regime and technique but not many have met with success.

Jack Lalanne is very interested about his own health and fitness. He works out for a couple of hours every day. He includes high levels of vitamins in his diet which is also high in many minerals and enzymes. He starts his day with about 50g of soya protein. He has stopped eating chicken, red meat and white sugar. He feels that sugar is the last thing any person should try to eat whilst following his diet.

Eggs account for most his daily intake of protein with some coming from fish. Fish is important as it is one of the best sources of high quality protein as well as essential fatty acids.

Jack found that he was addicted to junk food and sugar at a very early age, but soon decided to give them up. He turned his energy to health clubs and onto dieting from about the age of fifteen. He does not feel these all low carbohydrate diets are beneficial although he does recommend including natural grains, such as brown rice and whole wheat, in your diet.

Consuming fresh vegetables is advised as they are a rich source of vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium. Jack Lalanne's diet includes consuming a minimum of ten raw and fresh vegetables each day.

Sugar and calorie rich deserts should be avoided at all times. Indeed, Jack has not eaten any desert for at least seventy five years. In his diet he recommends replacing all junk foods with more healthy fresh foods and processed foods should be gradually replaced by more fish and raw vegetables. Fruit juices are much more healthier and should be drunk instead of colas or fizzy drinks.

Foods that contain high levels f fat and oil should be avoided as they are a common cause of obesity. Dairy products like butter and cheese are an example of this as they can lead to a build up of fatty tissue. Water is very healthy and it is advised to drink about six to seven glasses a day.

As a testimony to his almost super human fitness, Jack has broken many records. If you decide to follow any of his plans you would be taking a step to feeling much healthier. - 17268

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Bodybuilding Workout Information Everyone Needs To Know

By Emmanuel Palmer

Do you want body like the Terminator? Many people do. Problem is, not everybody is willing to do the hard work to get there. If you want a great physique you will need a bodybuilding workout, complete with weight lifting programs that pushes you to go beyond your perceived endurance. So the question really is; how bad do you want it? If you think you can take the challenge, this article will help you achieve your goal.

To make the most out of exercises, always take time out to warm up and stretch thoroughly before commencing with hard drills. Now that you have, let us begin with the first workout. There are few physical attributes more impressive than a big broad chest. Here are a few tips to get us going.

Do 2 sets of 15 reps of bench press. Start with the lighter weight and progress to the heavier loads with 3 sets of 8 reps done to failure. Emphasize the training on your upper chest muscles by angling the bench to 25 to 30 degree angle of either incline or decline. You can combine chest training with arm exercises. Again, begin with lighter loads and build up the weights of your loads.

You cannot go wrong with the crunches; it is still the best way to sculpt the stomach muscles. Watch that you execute with the proper form, that is, arms across your chest instead of under your neck. One sometimes tends to pull from the neck instead of using the abdominal muscles when performing this exercise. Include leg raises to target the lower abs. Exercise the obliques by holding on weights on each hand and with deliberate movements, bend from side to side. Do not rush as it can lead to future lower back problems.

The back is one of the most important muscle groups to develop because we use frequently even while working out the other muscles or in carrying stuff in our regular days off the gym. A beginner's back workout program includes chin ups, pull ups and dead lifts. As you move up to higher levels, alternate with barbell shrugs, lat pull downs, upright rows (for the upper back); bent over barbell rows, hyperextensions (for the lower back); and one arm dumbbell rows, seated rows (for the middle back).

One of the most difficult body parts to see results in are the shoulders. Exercise these muscles with the seated shoulder press and change it up with machine presses, lateral raises and the military press. Warm up with 50% of the weights you usually carry before starting this muscle group. Always work out the shoulders before the triceps.

Training the leg muscle group is physically grueling but fortunately, results come without much of a problem. The fundamental bodybuilding workout for this is the squat. Squats exercise almost every area of the legs effectively. Include other drills like leg press, leg curls, calf raises, lunges and hamstring exercises-you want sturdy legs to carry the weight of a powerful and muscular body.

Weight lifting programs challenge us to be stronger men not just through big muscles, but through the tenacity in which we aggressively pursue our goals. In the end we go away not just with good health and a great physique; we get a champion's attitude to face every other challenge thrown at us-and overcome through it all. - 17268

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How Long Does It Take To Build Muscle ?

By Frank Palani Madan

When it comes to building muscles it can take weeks to see results and months to see massive results. Consistency in your workouts and nutrition are important for muscle growth. People make a lot of mistakes in the gym while working out and after a couple months they do not see any progress. This when they give up. There are some basic steps that you should follow when it comes to your workouts. Take it easy for the first month, then when you want to get further and bigger muscles even faster you really should read a guide.

Trial and error is not the way to go. The the internet is full of information that can help you. You can find great programs to help you build muscle have been tested to work and give you the results that you want. Follow them and before long, you'll build the muscles you desire.

If you are just starting out building muscles then chances are you know nothing about what it takes to build your muscles. You need to know what foods to eat, which muscles to focus on and about stretching and rest routines.

When you start you may think it's easy to build your muscles. The reality is, it's anything but easy when you lack the training and help to get the muscle mass you want. Think about hiring a personal trainer to help you starting out.

You may not want to stay with a trainer long, a personal trainer can be expensive over the long run. If you don't want to spend the money it may be good to hire one for you first few weeks. From the start you should follow basic nutrition tips, because nutrition is as important as your workouts. When it comes to nutrition you should eat a lot and often to feed your muscles, which need a lot of protein to grow bigger faster.

Try to eat 5 or 6 times a day. Eat a lot of meals of proteins and carbs with low fat. You can eat whatever you want, but stay away from fast foods and be sure you drink lots of water.

How long does it take to build muscle? It depends on how and how much you work out. Going to the gym 3 times per week should be enough, if you do it right. You should work on all muscle categories, legs, chest, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and back every week. Each day work on two muscle groups and do 3 to 4 exercises which are specific for each group. Lifts should be slow and have 12 to 8 reps for each exercise, take a short rest after each routine.

Listen to your body, take note of any pains you might have. Watch out for sharp and sudden pains since this could mean that you have pulled a muscle. Continuing to exercise when you have pulled a muscle can do damage. So take it easy and be consistent.

Getting into a routine of working out is what you want to do if you want to gain serious muscle. You need to be patient and persevere. - 17268

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Dumbbells With Rack

By Krasen Dell

Dumbbells are heavy thus it is advisable that you seek advice first from professional physical fitness instructors before contemplating on buying them. They can guide you on your private gym. These are effective tools to create that powerhouse packs that you wish to achieve. With these types of fitness equipment at home you do not have to bother yourself enrolling in a gym just to avail of the workout facilities. You can always do your own fitness workout in the privacy and convenience of your own home. It is not wrong to create your own home-fitness program especially if you do not have the luxury of time to attend to gym schedules.

You must also have the proper advisor that can direct you how to develop muscles in the right places. The advice of a clinical physician is equally important for your health protection. It is also best to be safe-conscious especially when what you do can affect your health. Having a regular exercise is good but it is different if you are going into a rigorous form of exercise such as muscle building. To build muscles is not a joke for it a regimen that must be strictly followed.

If you can afford to buy the proper equipment, but you do not have time to attend fitness trainings, you may as well have your program at home. Any person can always tone those muscles in his body with the use of the proper body-building equipment. There is no need in paying for your gym membership when you can afford to invest on some sound fitness equipment. Ultimately, you can save a lot of dollars in this set up.

Dumbbell sets can also be used in your home-gym fitness program. There are various sizes and weights available according to your lifting capacity. You can also refer to professional trainers for this matter for they are experts on determining what is good for you. Likewise, never discount the idea of consulting your health doctor in coordination with your plans if you are intending to do some power lifting.

Dumbells in a state-of-the-art home-gym fitness corner can be provided with a portable rack can fit in any vacant space in your home. You can also inquire online regarding the shipping manner of the equipment to your designated address. You can also browse on the Internet and check on some web sites that can help you provide more information on fitness equipment. - 17268

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Find Out How You Can Use The Fastest Way To Build Muscle

By Emmanuel Palmer

What do you do when the weather is becoming warmer and clothes are getting sparser? Go to the beach of course! If you're still unsure about baring your previously indulgent physique, don't worry there's still time and definitely room, for improvement. Get a gym membership and read on to find out about the fastest way to build muscle.

It's good that you are renewing your interest in all things fitness, whatever the motivations might initially be. Let's start with the basic information on how to build bigger muscle for your body. The principle of progressive overload is periodically increasing your body's strength capacity by putting on it higher weight loads over time. Your body responds by creating stronger tissue-hence the commencement of muscle development.

Consult with your personal trainer about the drills you will be doing and the weights you should be carrying. As a rule of thumb, the ideal weight load for you is the one that will enable you to continue lifting until the 8th or 12th rep without losing the correct form. A lower weight load is good enough for strength training but in muscle building we are aiming to push your body to stimulate muscle growth so aim to do at least 8 reps per set and 8 sets per target muscle group.

In lifting heavy weights, your muscles get little rips that gets fixed as you go on. To aid the process of mending your muscle tissue, you will need to have a lot of protein in your diet. You can get the recommended protein intake for your body with a simple computation. First, get your lean mass weight by subtracting fat and your total body weight in kilograms; then multiply this amount by 2.75. Get your protein by eating healthy food like chicken, sea food, eggs, nuts and cheese.

Experts on bodybuilding vary in their opinions on how much fat one should be allowed to take. If you really want to achieve that massive physique, then include fat in your diet. This boosts muscle building hormones found in your body. Keep an eye on your eating though; if you ever take a long hiatus from working out without modifying your eating habits, you will gain weight sans the muscles-read: not a pretty sight. Drink around 10-12 glasses of water a day to fuel your training sessions.

And to save the best for last, one of the best tips to build bigger muscle-sleep. That's right, sleep. Resting helps in muscle development because this is the time the previously mentioned muscle tears gets fixed and mended. Sleep also stimulates blood flow to the muscle tissues, preparing it for future sessions of more pain induced workouts. If you want to speed up muscle development, get quality sleep.

So there it is-- easy tips on the fastest way to build muscle. Eat a lot of good food, take plenty of fluids and get a lot of sleep. That doesn't sound too hard right? Check with your physician for any medical conditions you might have so you could avoid the necessary drills. Other than that, you are free to enjoy yourself in your workout. It is a challenging but equally satisfying experience-you will want to come back for more. - 17268

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