Some people spend hour after hour at the gym every week, trying and trying but still don’t seem to gain much muscles. Other people gain a bit but not as fast as they could and wish to improve their technique.
There are many things you can do to get the most out of the time spent and in this article I will give you some guidance on how to work out in the best way for maximum results.
Some of the most common mistakes people do that lessen their results are: -Lifting weights that are too light -Using quantity before quality when it comes to amount of reps -Making each work out session too long -They are not giving the muscles enough rest after working out
When it comes to the weight of your lifts you can have as a guideline that you shouldn’t be able to perform one more lift when you’ve done your last rep. If you feel that you can, the weight is not enough since the muscles need maximum resistance to give the signal to the body to produce more muscle tissue.
Doing to many reps is another mistake people do and it is often combined with the usage of light weights. For maximum results, do fewer reps. The number will vary slightly depending on which muscle group you are working but in general 3 sets X 6-8 reps will do it. You also want to make sure that the resting time between sets are less than 1 minute since this will be the most efficient way to work out. Short and intense is the key.
Some people think that the more time they spend at the gym, the more muscles they will gain. This is simply not true. The energy that’s stored in your body in form of carbohydrates lasts for no longer than 45 minutes while working out. After that, you body might use the protein in your muscles to get the energy it needs to be able to perform. Make it a habit to spend only 30-45 minutes each session.
You also want to make sure that you let each muscle group you have been working out rest for 2 days until you work them again. This ensures that they will be able to build up the muscle tissue properly.
These few things are basic knowledge that is important to have when you want to gain muscles properly. This builds a stable base and from there you can experiment with different exercises and find the ones that works best for you.
