Is protein necessary as a muscle building supplement?
In a previous article I discussed the benefits of protein powder when muscle building, but do you need to take all that protein?
There is definite evidence to show that protein does help build up muscles, so you should be eating lots of protein. But most people when they do muscle building, also eat a lot more. If you are eating double what you normally eat, and you are eating right, then you will be getting extra protein your muscles need. Foods such as meat, chicken, milk and egg all have the protein you need. Read more
Gain Weight and Muscle
I came across this article in the times-online about a woman who wants to put on weight.
This struck me as unusual – Which woman you know wants to put on weight? But then it hit me, for both men and women, people find a healthy weight more attractive. Men like women who have feminine curves, and women like men who have some bulk and muscle. You can’t look like this if your super skinny. Read more
How to Squat Properly
The barbell squat is a great exercise to help build the lower body and leg muscles, especially the glutes, hamstrings and quads. Because you are putting weight on your spine, it is very important to do a squat properly to avoid lower back and knee injuries.
Start slow to avoid causing any injuries. Start out doing your squats just the bar without weight on it until you have nailed the form. Then add weight slowly until you feel comfortable. Read more
How to do a Bench Press
Doing a bench press correctly is very important. IF you do a bench press incorrectly, you can cause some bad injuries, and your muscle building will go a lot slower.
The muscles being targeted in a bench press are the pecs (the chest muscles), the triceps (the upper arm muscles) and the deltoids (front shoulder muscles). After doing a bench press, only your chest and upper arm muscles should be sore. If anything else becomes sore, especially your shoulder muscles, you should stop because you are doing it wrong. Read more
How to Build Muscle Without Weights
Building muscle mass without weights can be harder then when using weights, but it can be done. Although it is not the most efficient way to build muscles, some muscle mass can be gained, and it is a good way to keep the muscles you already have toned. We outline the best way to workout without weights, and show you some of the best exercises. Read more
Muscle Building Diet
If you want to gain muscle mass not having the right diet can severely limit the effect that you get from your workout. Eating the right food gives your muscles the growth food they need to get strong, and provides you with the energy to workout properly. Read more
How to Build Chest Muscles
Most people want to improve their chest muscles to look big and powerful looking. However many inexperienced people can find it very hard, and will slave away doing the wrong exercises. Here are some of the most simple but effective exercises to build chest muscles: Read more
Muscle Building Exercises
Do you want bigger muscles? Taking supplements and changing your diet will help, but you do have to do the workouts. Thankfully some workouts are better than others, and will help you build the muscles in the areas you want quickly. Read more
Muscle Training Tips
Weight training is all about knowing how to train correctly to get fast results. It is all about getting the most out of your body the most efficiently. Read more
Overtraining Muscles
Overtraining muscles is the number one reasons why most people do not gain the muscle mass that they want. As a new weights trainer, many people think that training more is better. However it’s important to realise that in order for your muscles to gain weight at their fastest level, and stay healthy, you have to give them the rest they need. Read more

