9 Reasons You Are NOT Building Muscle
Bodybuilding Errors
By Karen Sessions NSCA-CPT
Author of Iron Dolls - Women's Bodybuilding Training System
Building muscle is not easy. If it was, everyone would be walking around muscle-bound. The task of adding muscle to your frame requires work, and many times factoring in meticulous details.Nonetheless, many people simply are not building muscle because they are neglecting a few basic details which we will discuss in this article.
9 Reasons You Are NOT Building Muscle
Bodybuilding ErrorsIf you've been pounding the iron every day, doing set after set and repetition after repetition and are showing absolutely zero results, you are probably making some costly mistakes just like many other bodybuilders.
This article is to identify and tackle each bodybuilding error to ensure you are building muscle. When you eliminate the obstacles, you start making progress.
If you are ready to start making muscle gains, then read on...
Bodybuilding Error #1 – No Starting Point
Many bodybuilders fail to show any progress when embarking on a new weight-training program because he or she has absolutely no idea of where to start. Before beginning a training program you need to first assess your physique. What are your strengths and what are your weaknesses? Which body parts need to be brought up to speed or balanced out?
Bodybuilding Error #2 – Tackle Plateaus Immediately
Often time's, bodybuilders have a small growth spurt and then it stalls dead in its tracks. When this occurs they have no idea how to continue to produce gains. Hitting a plateau is not a detriment; it's a red flag to tell you to change something in your program. This could mean more calories, more rest, or a simple change in training. Heed the warning and make changes when necessary.
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Bodybuilding Error #3 – Failure to Track
Most bodybuilders don't know how to track their progress, or they neglect to track their progress. Often times, bodybuilders fail to have a structured system to follow to evaluate and gauge their progress. Without a roadmap, you are headed down a dead end road.
Bodybuilding Error #4 – Neglecting the Weakest Link
It's common among bodybuilders to train their strongest body part more because it feeds their ego. Those who don't train or those who fail to put 100% into their weak body parts are doing themselves a great injustice, which can create imbalances.
Bodybuilding Error #5 – Supplement Reliance
Many bodybuilders get a condition called supplement-overload. This is simply taking too many supplements in hopes to build a superhuman body overnight. There are a few key supplements that help to build muscle. Knowing what supplement to take and when to take it can make all the difference in muscle gains. Overloading on the latest supplement trend will only deflate your wallet.
Bodybuilding Error #6 – No Intensity
I see a lot of bodybuilders lacking intensity. Anaerobic intensity is not high-volume training. Training intensity is the poundage and force used. When you fail to challenge your muscles, your body will fail to grow.
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Bodybuilding Error #7 – Information Overload
It's common for bodybuilders to be in a whirlwind of excess information. Information overload is having too much information and not having the slightest idea of how to implement any of it. Building muscle is not complicated. Go back to the basics, train, eat, rest = growth.
Bodybuilding Error #8 – Poor Form
Bad form is another major mistake made among bodybuilders. Many bodybuilders are ego lifters. The weight they try to push is so much that proper form is missing, which can cause injury.
Bodybuilding Error #9 – Fear of Carbs
Shunning the carbs is a major muscle-building error. Carbs are stored in the muscles as muscle glycogen. This is the fuel for weight training. Without the proper muscle fuel you will be in a muscle wastage state. You can eat protein until it comes out of your ears, but if you don't have glycogen stores, you won't increase your strength or muscle gains.
Conclusion
This is just skimming the surface of bodybuilding errors. However, if you can avoid the above you can maximize muscle gains and strength levels far beyond you ever imagined.To be a success you have to keep yourself and your ego in check. Keep in mind your goal is progression, not perfection. If it means taking a few days off of training, so be it. Sometimes, taking a step back can put you two steps ahead.
Fitfully Yours,
Karen Sessions NSCA-CPT
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About the Author
Karen Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988 and is a certified personal fitness instructor and specialist in performance nutrition. She is a nationally qualified natural female bodybuilder, holding numerous titles in the southern states including two overalls.
Karen has written six eBooks on fitness. She also writes articles for several fitness websites, and distributes two monthly newsletters regarding weight loss and female bodybuilding.Karen has helped hundreds of clients reach their goal of transforming their body. Her success and success stories speak for themselves. www.Iron-Dolls.com
**The contents of this article should not be considered as medical advice. You should consult a physician before starting a fitness program.
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