| Do you want to build bigger muscle? Follow these | | | | everything you have during that workout. |
| quick tips! | | | | Build bigger muscle with a deload week. A deload |
| Consume 1 gram of protein per lb of bodyweight. | | | | week is a planned week of training where you train |
| Protein is vital to building new muscle. You can | | | | with less intensity, less weight, less volume. This |
| consume protein from food sources or protein | | | | gives your body a chance to recover from hard |
| powders. | | | | training. The week after the deload, you should feel |
| Train Less. If you're training 6-7 days, try cutting | | | | refreshed and perhaps even stronger. |
| back to 3-4 days a week. Growth takes place | | | | Train triceps with close grip bench presses. This is a |
| outside of the gym. | | | | great movement to build arm size. Close grips build |
| Add dips and pull-ups. These underrated movements | | | | bigger muscle by overloading your triceps with |
| will build bigger muscle by targeting the shoulder, | | | | heavier weight, as opposed to a cable exercise. |
| chest, lats, biceps, and forearms. | | | | Train full range of motion. Sure, you can handle more |
| Cycle your reps. Vary your rep ranges throughout | | | | weight with half reps but you not stimulating the |
| the year. Lower reps will build strength and higher | | | | muscle to the fullest potential. Reduce the weight, if |
| reps will build muscle. Take advantage of the benefits | | | | necessary, and build bigger muscle with full range |
| of working all rep ranges. | | | | movements. |
| Keep a training log. To build bigger muscle, you need | | | | Train the back of your body. Many trainees tend to |
| to exceed the previous training session's reps or | | | | train the muscles they see in the mirror, thus |
| poundages. A training log keeps track of what you | | | | neglecting the back. The back, hamstrings, and glutes |
| did so you know what you need to do for the | | | | should be given the same attention as your chest, |
| upcoming workout. | | | | shoulders, and quads. |
| Get a good training partner. A good partner makes | | | | I hope you found these tips useful. If you haven't |
| sure you don't miss a training session. He/she will | | | | already, apply these tips and you will build bigger |
| encourage you to get that last rep. Training partners | | | | muscle! |
| create a competitive environment in which you give | | | | |