The Novice Bodybuilder

you’ve decided that you want to investigateconsistency. Some people find it really helpful to train
bodybuilding, it's time to do some research. If you wantthe same time each day and on the same days each
an impressive, well muscled physique there’sweek. Others don’t need to go to those
no better way to achieve that than with the rightextremes as long as they know they’ll get
bodybuilding program. Before you get started, spend athere workouts completed.
few minutes to think about what you want to achieve.When to Rest
Then, you can take your time to find a plan that willSo, how often should you rest? Contrary to popular
help you meet those goals. But be aware that there isbelief, it is not necessarily a good thing to work out
no quick fix and buliding the perfect body takes timeevery day. You should give your body a rest at least
and dedication.once a week. Some people prefer resting two days a
The First Yearweek.
As a beginner, the first year or so of your training isAlso, you shouldn’t work the same muscle
amongst the most crucial. This is when you have thegroup two days in a row. For example, you can hit the
potential to make large gains in muscle mass providedweight room five days a week, as long as you give
that you eat right and train effectively. At the sameyour muscle groups one day of rest. In that example,
time, it is also very important to develop good habits inyou’d work upper body and lower body
the gym and watch your form. Poor form will definitelyevery other day.
catch up to you as you train and make you prone toHire a trainer?
injuries and imbalances.If you are a complete beginner to the weight room it is
Ideal Beginner’s Training Plana good idea to hire a trainer so they can show you the
A plan that works really well for one person may notright form and introduce you to a solid plan. If
work well for another. With that said, at the beginningyou’ve been lifting weights off and on you
of your training you should find a perfect balancemay not need to do that.
between training your muscles and giving them rest.If you follow your workout and nutrition plan
Working each major muscle group 1-2 times a week isconsistently for six months to a year you will really
a good start.notice a difference in your physique. By that time, you
At this stage, it is also important to build a habit ofmay even look like a completely different person.