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How to Build Muscle

Sunday, July 18, 2010 By: fitfax

This will be my final installment on how to build muscle. I first want to raise the question to see if you are training hard enough.  You should realize that the mind gives in before the body physically does.  Many of you may lack the physical toughness that is required to push through the discomfort of forcing your muscles to grow.

There are a couple reasons for this and one of them may be a fear of injury.  Let me reassure you if you are performing an exercise properly, targeting the muscle you want to work, there should be no injury.  Injuries happen when your form is incorrect and you twist your body in weird ways.  Maintain body alignment when the exercise gets tough.

Learning how to build muscle is keeping your targeted goal, working the muscle hard enough to stimulate growth and increase size.  Also remember to maintain the full range of motion with proper body alignment.  Remember not to sacrifice form for more reps.

This would probably be a good time to hire a Personal Trainer to provide you the motivation required.  They can assist with that final rep while ensuring correct form.  They can help with the negatives and give you the ability to push yourself.  Personal Fitness Trainers can help you maintain your commitment and keep you motivated to train hard.  They can help teach you how to build muscles you seek!