| Below are 8 basic body building techniques and rules | | | | exercises that work muscles groups evenly without |
| to help build muscle mass. They are simple rules and | | | | stressing ligaments and / or tendons. |
| muscle building techniques, yet you may find them hard | | | | Basic Rule 6. Use the Right Amount of Sets and Stop |
| work to follow. | | | | Counting Exercises. |
| Basic Rule 1. Free Weights Are Best For Heavy Sets. | | | | A good range of sets are between 16 to 20 per body |
| Although machines may seem "heavy" they do not | | | | part. Also, many successful body builders use four |
| require the ancillary muscles as much as free weights | | | | sets per four to five different exercises for each body |
| and do not build compound mass as well. | | | | part. Yet, some groups of muscles may only require |
| Basic Rule 2. Do Not Isolate, Instead Use Compound | | | | one or two for a full workout. Some successful body |
| Movements. | | | | builders like to train heavy with less reps, other like to |
| One of the most important ways to build mass muscle | | | | train a bit lighter with more reps. Learn what works |
| is how your do the exercise. If you desire hard, full bulk | | | | best for your body. For example, 10 reps of a certain |
| do not isolate. Instead, compound the use of all the | | | | weight may work well if they take you to failure. |
| muscles in the area. | | | | Basic Rule 7. Check your Strength Levels. |
| Basic Rule 3. Decide Which Groups of Muscle Need | | | | It is a good idea to test your strength by increasing |
| More Attention. | | | | weight and maxing on one or two reps. Yet it is not |
| What muscles groups on your body need more work? | | | | recommended to do this regularly since the body can |
| Once you determine these areas, when you do your | | | | not take that type of training often. When you want to |
| workout, work on these areas first. | | | | test your strength, do not go overboard with a big |
| Basic Rule 4. Find Your Best Muscle Mass Exercises. | | | | jump in weight. Instead add increasing weight gradually |
| Experiment with different types of mass building | | | | so your body will become accustomed to the change. |
| exercises, especially if certain muscle groups are not | | | | As an example. Don't jump from 400 pounds to 500 |
| building as desired. For example, if your legs are not | | | | pounds directly. Instead, start with 445 or 465, before |
| growing as desired, instead of doing squats, try doing | | | | going higher. |
| more exclusive quad exercises with leg presses. | | | | Basic Rule 8. Eat Meat and More Protein. |
| Basic Rule 5. Use Safe Body building Techniques. | | | | Many experts say the best form of protein for mass |
| Be very careful doing your exercises. There are | | | | is meat. Red meat has a lot of muscle building nutrients |
| several exercises that pose an injury threat like heavy | | | | as well as fats for protection of your joints. |
| weight squats or flat bench presses. It may be best to | | | | There you have it, 8 basic body building rules and |
| avoid them altogether. You don't want to ruin your | | | | techniques that can help you in successful muscle |
| body building program with a torn pec or slipped disc! | | | | building. Make them second nature and you should |
| You can always get good growth from muscle building | | | | make good gains. |