When Gaining Muscle, Less = More

When looking to gain muscular body weight, less is very often more. This statement becomes law if you are a hard gainer.

Over the years I have had many a prospective client come in to speak with me about their goals of gaining more muscle and getting stronger. Generally I will have them describe what they have tried up to then and ask how it is working for them. Most are training too frequently, for too long and performing too many sets and reps per body part. They have become attached to this training regime because they had a little success with it in the beginning and are convinced if they keep it up, sooner or later they will begin to gain more; but it doesn’t happen. So mistakenly they think they need more sets and reps or another day of training. They refuse to let go of this mentality for fear of losing what little they have gained.

Change, letting go, is one of the hardest things for us to do especially if we have experienced a little success at first. Even after I have explained how a muscle adapts, growing stronger and getting bigger to the proper stimulus, rest and nutrition providing the optimum environment, some refuse to let go of ineffective training methods. When I see some of these people three months or a year down the road many are not training, haven given up in frustration, or still look the same as the day I met with them still convinced that some day they will begin to get bigger doing the same old thing.

If you are looking to gain some muscular size and strength try cutting back on your training. Eliminate most if not all isolation exercises in favor of compound exercises. If you are training properly you need only train three times per week for one hour or less each time. Overhaul your nutritional plan to ensure you are providing the optimum environment for growth. Be sure to get plenty of recuperative rest and relaxation.

Stop spinning your wheels spending countless hours in the gym getting nowhere. Training is fun but there is more to life than just training. Get out and enjoy it. You may be surprised at how much you gain not just in size and strength.

I can help you find the passion in your training again. Contact me at premierblueprints@gmail.com and let's discuss how we can get you back on track.