Many men who take the time to follow a variety of muscle building programs only to find that the program has failed to help them gain sufficient muscle mass. This is usually because they have chosen a muscle program that is actually entirely unsuitable for their muscle building needs. In the event that this sounds familiar, where muscle building programs do not result in a regular growth in muscle as well as improvements in the mirror, something is going wrong.
Because several different programs for muscle building exist, a few that are perfect for some may turn out to be inappropriate for others. This can lead to such undesired results as little to no muscle gains or, even worse, injury from overtraining. For men looking to find a muscle building program, it is important to find one that can be customized for one’s body type, goals and size. This can be done easily by keeping five criteria in mind when selecting a new program.
Workout Time
The best programs for muscle building are not those which will keep a man sweating in the gym for hours at a time. In fact, a man’s workout routines should only last upwards of 45 minutes, which frees up all of that extra time to spend with the kids. Though the workouts will be of shorter length, it is necessary that they are of high intensity and push one’s strength to the utmost limit – try not to overdo it, however.
Varying the Workout Program
In order to keep the body from adapting to one set workout, it is necessary to routinely change the workout. This does not mean the workout needs to change daily or even on a weekly basis; by changing the gym workouts roughly every two to three months, one will ensure that the body does not adapt to the same exercises. This will allow the muscle growth to continue at the same rate.
Rest is Part of Any Muscle Program
In order to ensure a set of muscles grow in a healthy manner, as well as to allow the body to recover from the high intensity workouts, a sufficient amount of rest is necessary after every workout. Any good program for muscle building must include certain days meant just to rest and, at the conclusion of a two to three month program, a week’s worth of rest should be undergone.
Perform Exercise with the Correct Form
When undergoing any sort of physical activity, for any reason, it is necessary to ensure they are being done safely, with the correct speed and form. Be on the lookout for programs that provide an exerciser with easily accessible exercise databases that are based on either videos or illustrations such that they provide the exerciser with proper instructions on how to conduct a certain exercise. In the event that a certain kind of exercise is unfamiliar, take the time to study the illustrations or watch the video and to practice it carefully before implementing it into an exercise routine.
Diet
No exercise program will be of any use without taking on a proper diet program as well, as a diet is simply the key to any bodybuilder’s success. However, just as any muscle building program should be personalized for one’s individual needs, a diet will follow the same criteria as the program. The best programs will provide their exercisers with various meal plans that will cover just about any one person. This means that several plans will be provided, including those that cover any calorie levels, from 2000 to 6000 per day, as well as some that even cater to vegetarians or exercisers who need to avoid certain kinds of foods.