Most beginners look at bodybuilding and aren’t sure what to make of it. Some men only do it for their ego, while women are afraid they will bulk up like the hulk if they lift a heavy weight. Bodybuilding is something that both men and women can enjoy and benefit from, when they do it right. Men who do it for their ego may find they hurt themselves due to choosing a too heavy weight and compromising their form. Women who get afraid they’ll bulk up don’t lift heavy enough, and end up making barely any results over the course of their training. If you’re a beginner, here’s what you should know about bodybuilding:
It’s Hard To Build Muscle
Building muscle is hard. It takes time, effort, consistency, and a good knowledge. Don’t walk into the gym thinking that you’ll have the body of your dreams in a few weeks, or even a few months. You can make massive changes in short amounts of time, but really creating and sculpting that dream body of yours will take time. You’re changing your body composition, after all! Women will find it especially hard to build muscle, as they just don’t have the same hormones present as men. This is why they needn’t worry about packing it on overnight. Women who do look ‘big’ from lifting weights will have deliberately trained to get that way, as that is the look they are going for. You can’t spot train or change many things when it comes to your body, but you can pick what you’d like to focus on and work at the look you like.
You Grow Outside Of The Gym
The work doesn’t stop outside of the gym. We grow most when outside of the gym. This means eating right, resting up, and making sure we’re not doing silly things to stunt our progress. Make your time outside of the gym count!
The Right Kit Will Help You Break Plateaus
Having the right kit when you go lifting will help you to break through plateaus. You don’t need to have kit. Many people will work out without anything fancy. But if you prefer, kit can make things more pleasant. Women find that lifting gloves stop their hands from getting hard and calloused. Lifting belts can protect the back and keep a good posture. A compression sleeve for knee injuries could help you if you’ve been struggling with knee problems. When you invest in bits of kit for the gym, you’ll find you love your workouts and find them much less hassle!
Eating Is The Most Important Part
Eating really is the most important part. Although working out will help you to build and maintain muscle, if you’re not eating right, you won’t be doing yourself any good. Make sure you’re getting the right macro split for your body by using a good online calculator. Tracking may seem obsessive, but it’s a sure way to get results!
Hopefully this has clued all of you beginners in – have fun!
