It doesn’t matter where you are in body building; one of the most important things to do is to build muscle mass. Building muscle mass can be difficult for some people and there is no set routine for everyone to follow. Everyone is different therefore everyone needs a different routine to suit them and their body’s. You may be classed as a hard gainer; which is someone who finds in extremely difficult to put weight on and gain muscle mass.

There are many things that you can do though to help you on your way to successfully building muscle mass and get the most from your body building training.

Your diet is extremely important when you are body building there are things you should eat and things you shouldn’t. Fish is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. It is these fatty acids that make your muscle sensitive to such things as insulin, making them work more efficiently when they are fueling the storage of the glycogen and the amino acids.

Sodium is incredibly important when you are body building as it’s an essential mineral that helps the storage of carbohydrates and it also makes your muscles much more responsive to any insulin in your body. Sodium can be bad for you in some forms as it may cause some water retention but it is essential in other ways.

Lift your weights like your life depends on it, but never train at the intensity that some people do; hard gainers cannot train in the same way that other body builders can. Never push yourself too far when training or weight lifting. You need to avoid the isolation techniques when exercising as to get the best result if you’re a hard gainer; you need to use the exercises that work many muscles not just one. Ask a trainer at your gym for help or consult a personal trainer.

We have already touched upon your diet when body building but if you are building muscle mass then you need to increase your calorie intake massively for 3 days solid. You will have to eat carbohydrates, protein and plenty of good fats in food. This kind of food will also aid in muscle repair, meaning after you have trained, you can repair them quicker by resting and then go back and do it again. You will need to eat little but often. Go from the normal three times a day to eat at least 5 or 6 times a day instead. This will keep your body constantly fueled, never tiring from lack of food.

Resting is so important when you are body building and over training is a large problem where body building is concerned. After each workout you need to remember to rest and have adequate rest at that. A quick nap and a protein shake will not do the trick. A good night’s sleep of at least 7-8 hours for the hard gainer is vital for your body to work at its best. Resting more when you’re a hard gainer will help your body build muscle mass rather than waste it and its essential for your mental well being as well as your overall health that you rest.