subject: Build Lean Muscle Mass Without Gaining Fat [print this page] Looking to build lean muscle mass without gaining a bunch of fat also? There are many ways to train when it comes to gaining size and strength although you really need to know what your main goal is. If you are looking to build lean muscle mass, then you don't need to eat too much, or you will also gain fat.
If you are trying to build muscle size, then you are most likely going for a bigger look rather than strength. One thing to keep in mind is that the leaner that you are, the bigger you will look. So as much as you want to gain muscle size, you need to keep your body fat levels low, or you just may look smaller than you did before you gained the weight.
One of the best ways to not only build lean muscle mass, but also look like you've gained more muscle than you did, is to train heavy while eating lower calories and limiting your carbs. This may sound backwards from what you have heard, but I urge you to give it a try. Keeping your carbs low and making fresh fruits and vegetables your main source of carbs will keep you lean. Eating enough protein, including chicken, fish, and even lean red meats will give you the building blocks that you will need to gain muscle. As long as you keep your workouts short and intense, and use heavy weights, you will not have to worry about losing muscle from the lower calories. Your body will use the calories that you are taking in to rebuild your muscles and burn excess fat.
Keep your workouts short and intense, eat like I talked about above, and be sure to follow the principle of progressive resistance and you will be sure to build muscle and keep your body fat levels low. Progressive resistance is key to building size and strength because you need to push your body beyond what you have done in the past. If you keep doing the same amount of weights and reps, your body has no reason to grow and believe me, it won't. By following the principles that I have outlined in this short article, you will surely build lean muscle and keep your body fat levels lower than ever.
