Healthy afternoon,
Building muscle naturally requires a combination of effective strength training, proper nutrition, and recovery.
Here are guide on how to build muscle without using any synthetic supplements or performance- enhancing drugs.
1 strength training program
Focus on movement: squats, bench press, pull-ups , rows, overhead press , dead lifts
Train with progressive overload :
Progressive overload means gradually increasing the weight , reps and sets over a time to keep challenging your muscles.
Rest between sets rest for 69-90 seconds between sets
2. Frequency and recovery:
Training frequency: aim to train each muscle group 2-3 times per week
Split routine: a common approach is the push-pull legs split or an upper - lower body split .
Push - chest , shoulder, triceps
Pull - back , biceps
Legs - quads, hamstrings and glutes
3. Nutrition and Muscle growth:
Your diet is just important as your training when it comes to building muscle. You need right fuel to support muscle repair and growth
1. Caloric surplus: to build muscle you generally need to eat in a calorie surplus
Focus on lean bulk to minimise fat gain
2. Protein: protein is the building block of muscle . Aim for about 1.6-2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight
Good source of protein- chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lentils, tofu and plant - based protein sources.
Spread protein intake through out the day to optimise muscle protein synthesis.
Carbs: carbs are essential for feeling your workout and aiding recovery. Choose complex carbs like oats, brown rice, quinoa, sweet potato and whole grains
Fats : healthy fats are important for hormones production , including
testosterone, which is crucial for muscle growth.
3. Hydration:
Proper hydration supports muscle function and recovery. Drink plenty of water through out day to stay hydrated and ensure optimal performance during workout.
4. Recovery and sleep :
Muscle growth happens outside the gym when your body is recovering.
Rest and recovery:Allow 48-72 hours of recovery between intense sessions targets the same muscles
Avoid overtraining, as it can lead to injury and hinder muscle growth
6 sleep : aim 7-9 hours of sleep quality sleep per night . Sleep is when your body repair and build muscle tissue