How to build Lean Muscle

Can I build lean muscle and lose fat along the way? I don’t want to have that bulky look bodybuilders have. Should I only train with light weights for higher reps to develop lean muscle? If you always wondered how to build lean muscle, follow the below tips and you will be on your way to get that lean, muscular look you always craved for.

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Weight training will invariably burn some fat in your body while building muscle mass. The trick to not have that bulky look is keeping your body fat low by adding cardio and proper diet in your weight training routine. While many believe that doing lighter weights for higher reps will build lean muscle, it’s absolutely false. Simply put, lighter weights means less muscle growth and less muscle results in lesser calories burned. On the contrary, you should lift heavy weights for moderate reps and put more emphasis on diet and interval training. A combination of intense weight training, diet and interval training will ensure you are burning calories while still preserving muscle mass in your body.

To build lean muscle mass, put your metabolism in high gear and gain strength, you should workout your entire body, particularly the major muscle groups: chest, back, shoulders and legs. Working these large muscles will build more muscle and burn more calories. If you have fat accumulated in your belly, don’t go for crunches believing that you will be able to ‘spot reduce’ and melt belly fat. When you do an intense total body workout, you will shed fat from all over body including your belly and that is the only way you can see definition in your abs. Do compound exercises 3 times a week which is optimum for building muscle while giving ample time for recovery. Presses, dips, squats, lunges and deadlifts all work well to build lean muscle mass all over the body.

Add interval training to your lean muscle mass routine by doing it 2-3 times a week for 15-20 minutes. You should try to do as many short bursts as possible where you run/cycle with max. effort in this period. The best medium to do interval training is on a stationary bike. Apart from burning calories and keeping your metabolism up for the next day or two, it will also increase your endurance.

Nutrition is also a very big factor for building lean muscle. As much as possible, stay away from unhealthy fats contained in sweets, fried food and red meat. Add whole grains, lean meat and other foods which contain protein and complex carbohydrates. Eat small meals 5-7 times a day at regular intervals. This will give you energy to stay active for the whole day while simultaneously helps your body to grow and repair muscle.

These tips work well for those who want to add muscle to their body and also for those looking to lose weight while building lean muscle. Follow them religiously and see yourself turn into a lean, mean, fighting machine.

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