Most people get stuck when trying to figure out how to build muscle and in today's article we give you two simple, proven steps which have stood the test of time. This query is second only to people wondering how to lose weight.
Both of the steps given in today's article will help you see results.
If you have been training consistently but not seeing any results or if you have never picked up a weight in your life but would like to try, the two proven points below will help you get your progress on the right track.
* Know your diet
* Supplements are useful but not essential
The fact is most people neglect the basics in favor of searching for a miracle solution to their problems. By failing to nail down the basic, proven foundations of building a better body, however, you ruin your potential and actually hold yourself back considerably.
The first port of call is to correct your eating habits. Even if you think your diet is okay right now, if you're not getting results you need to accept that it isn't okay. Building muscle isn't just about piling on weight by eating whatever you want.
The 3-5-2 system is a good, proven muscle building diet which has stood the test of time easily. When you want to establish how many calories your body needs to grow bigger, simply take your target body weight in pounds by 15. So a 180lbs man would need about 2700 daily.
The 3-5-2 system gets it's name because it means 30% protein, 50% carbohydrates and 20% fats. It's good knowing what total calorie target to aim for, but it's even better knowing exactly how many grams of each macro nutrient to look for.
So to see how many calories per day need to come from each macronutrient simply use the 3-5-2 system now. In this case, 2700 calories multiplied by thirty percent will give you 810. This is the number of daily calories you need from protein.
To convert these calories into grams, so you know exactly how much food to eat, take your 810 calories and divide it by four. This tells you that you need 202 grams of protein per day in total. For carbs take your calories and divide by four, and for fats take your calories and divide by nine.
Secondly we will discuss supplements. People often put too much emphasis on bodybuilding supplements and not enough emphasis on the rest of their diet. We know many people at the gym who do this, they train hard and take their protein supplement but they don't look after the rest of their diet at all and they refuse to admit it, often kidding themselves that they don't know why their training isn't working.
Two very valuable, proven supplements when engaging in a muscle building diet and program are creatine monohydrate and whey protein. Both are proven and both do their job. The protein is especially useful as it allows you to reach your calorie target easier throughout the day, too.
Having now got the basics of both supplements and diet, you are now in a much better position than most when it comes to knowing how to build muscle in the gym. In fact, the next time you hear somebody at your local fitness center complaining at their own lack of results you could probably lend them a helping hand.
Both of the steps given in today's article will help you see results.
If you have been training consistently but not seeing any results or if you have never picked up a weight in your life but would like to try, the two proven points below will help you get your progress on the right track.
* Know your diet
* Supplements are useful but not essential
The fact is most people neglect the basics in favor of searching for a miracle solution to their problems. By failing to nail down the basic, proven foundations of building a better body, however, you ruin your potential and actually hold yourself back considerably.
The first port of call is to correct your eating habits. Even if you think your diet is okay right now, if you're not getting results you need to accept that it isn't okay. Building muscle isn't just about piling on weight by eating whatever you want.
The 3-5-2 system is a good, proven muscle building diet which has stood the test of time easily. When you want to establish how many calories your body needs to grow bigger, simply take your target body weight in pounds by 15. So a 180lbs man would need about 2700 daily.
The 3-5-2 system gets it's name because it means 30% protein, 50% carbohydrates and 20% fats. It's good knowing what total calorie target to aim for, but it's even better knowing exactly how many grams of each macro nutrient to look for.
So to see how many calories per day need to come from each macronutrient simply use the 3-5-2 system now. In this case, 2700 calories multiplied by thirty percent will give you 810. This is the number of daily calories you need from protein.
To convert these calories into grams, so you know exactly how much food to eat, take your 810 calories and divide it by four. This tells you that you need 202 grams of protein per day in total. For carbs take your calories and divide by four, and for fats take your calories and divide by nine.
Secondly we will discuss supplements. People often put too much emphasis on bodybuilding supplements and not enough emphasis on the rest of their diet. We know many people at the gym who do this, they train hard and take their protein supplement but they don't look after the rest of their diet at all and they refuse to admit it, often kidding themselves that they don't know why their training isn't working.
Two very valuable, proven supplements when engaging in a muscle building diet and program are creatine monohydrate and whey protein. Both are proven and both do their job. The protein is especially useful as it allows you to reach your calorie target easier throughout the day, too.
Having now got the basics of both supplements and diet, you are now in a much better position than most when it comes to knowing how to build muscle in the gym. In fact, the next time you hear somebody at your local fitness center complaining at their own lack of results you could probably lend them a helping hand.
About the Author:
About the author: Russ Howe PTI is the UK's most followed personal trainer who shows men and women how to build muscle and how to lose weight. Watch our free guide next to kickstart your progress in the gym.
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