It's impossible to exaggerate how angry I get when I see bogus ads and sales letters claiming to offer divinely inspired muscle building secrets for a one time fee of $20, $30, or even $40 or more.
If you're looking for a quick fix to getting ripped in a flash then you are doomed to lose money to these phonies and are likewise doomed to never really get anywhere with their overall muscle building efforts.
The truth is, getting really ripped and looking great takes a heck of a lot of work, patience, strict dieting, and dedication.
But the great news is that the average male has the potential to look really great and achieve massive muscle gains.
Never believe for a minute though that there is some secret sauce recipe that will allow you to look like a bodybuilder in only a few months and only require a couple of hours of work per week.
That being said, here are a few secrets to getting really ripped that I have used over the years to pack on more than 30 pounds of lean muscle: 1.
Sleep - Getting the right amount of sleep every day is probably the easiest task in the world and yet is one of the most overlooked by muscle building enthusiasts.
You should aim for 9-10 hours of sleep per day following each and every intense workout.
A few naps here and there certainly don't hurt either.
2.
Supplements - There are millions of supplements out there which claim to do everything under the sun.
The only ones you really need are: Muscle Milk, Creatine (any brand), Amino Acids, and multivitamins.
If your joints have a tendency to get sore after a workout you may also want to include joint soother supplements into the mix.
3.
Protein - Protein is to muscle building what cement is to building sturdy homes.
You need to get 1.
5 grams of protein per day per pound of body weight e.
g.
, if you weigh 150 pounds you will need around 225 grams of protein per day.
4.
Occasional Light Weight Workouts - It's very unsafe to do heavy weight workouts each and every time you go the gym.
Aside from being painful and very debilitating, a serious injury could keep you out of the gym for months which could in turn easily erase your muscle gains.
To prevent this from happening, you should do 1 light weight workout for every 3 heavy workouts.
A weight is considered light if you can do 10 or more reps.
5.
Workout Partner - Your own laziness can be easily be your biggest obstacle in building muscle.
A workout partner who shares your common goals will keep you and them on track and provide you both with encouragement when each of you need it.
Yes, even bodybuilders need positive encouragement from time to time.