In the sport of bodybuilding the epicenter of the whole agenda is all about what amount of muscle mass that you have. You may be properly defined, shaped, and symmetrical but as long as you don't have adequate muscle mass you will still be considered a work in progress. What can you do to increase your muscle mass? There are five tips here that can really change your entire physique even though the change will not be overnight.
1.Attach great importance to the negative or eccentric phase of your workout
Under the normal circumstances most people attach greater emphasis to the concentric phase of a workout simply because it is the time when the muscles are contracted during the process of lifting the resistance. Research has shown that the negative phase can also be as productive if the muscles' tension is maintained during the lowering or eccentric phase.
2.Eat lots of fish
You might have heard a lot of people insisting on the importance of eating fish. These concerns are not unfounded. Fish especially types like salmon and tuna are very rich in the Omega three type of fatty acids. These fatty acids are critical in the facilitation of the role of insulin in anabolism. Omega three fatty acids will ensure that amino acids are conducted into the muscle cells more effectively and that the body will also be more equipped to store glycogen. In addition the body will always have a ready stock of glutamine.
3.Maintain a good balance of sodium
Many people have trashed and bad-mouthed sodium because it is responsible for a condition called anathema i.e. water retention. This is a nightmare especially if you are getting ready to flex your muscles at Mr. Olympia. Do not dismiss the importance of this mineral too soon. Sodium is extremely valuable in the body's carbohydrate storage efforts. It is also critical in as far as the entry of amino acids into the muscle cells is concerned. Sodium is also very important in the optimization of the bodily responsiveness to insulin.
4.Cut down on the amount of aerobics that you do
Mass building and aerobics are not the best of bedmates. One cannot thrive in the presence of the other; one has to be given preference. In as far as mass building is concerned you should know that continued aerobics will deplete your amounts of branched amino acids and as such you will not experience the required muscle growth that you desire. Aerobics will also deplete your stocks of muscle glycogen. The result is that there will be less fuel for the muscle to burn and consequently you may start experiencing catabolism rather than anabolism.
5.Do your lifting explosively
The amount of muscle growth that one can acquire is directly proportional to the force that one applies during the weightlifting process. You can define force as the product of the mass used or lifted and the acceleration/speed used in lifting that load. Lifting heavy weights explosively will definitely increase your muscle mass and strength.