| It's true that some people are simply genetically | | | | to work out as much as your body can take, and |
| wired to put on big muscles. It's also true that many | | | | protein will help build muscle while you sleep. |
| others aren't -- some are either big-boned or come | | | | #2 - Train your muscles by groups. |
| from a family with a history of obesity, while others | | | | The good muscle groups to train on any given day |
| are just plain scrawny. But remember that while | | | | are chest-shoulders-triceps, biceps-back, and legs-abs. |
| genetics can be a factor in the success of your | | | | Many people train these three muscle groups on |
| muscle building regimen, it's not all there is to it. | | | | three different days of the week. This prevents |
| The fact is that anyone, no matter what body type | | | | overtraining, which can be harmful to muscle growth. |
| they have, can build muscle and get a superstar | | | | #3 - Get lots of rest. |
| physique. Genetics may give you a head-start, but to | | | | Muscles actually grow while you're asleep, so it's |
| finish the race, you'll need lots of discipline, optimism, | | | | important to get enough rest every single day, |
| and plain old hard work. | | | | otherwise you'll be missing out on some major muscle |
| Building muscle means sticking to a regimen that | | | | growth. |
| encompasses (1) your diet, (2) your workout | | | | You may find that your training partners who have |
| routines, and (3) the amount of rest you get. | | | | better genetics may experience muscle growth |
| #1 - Watch what you eat -- and how much of it. | | | | sooner than you, but don't lose hope. Muscle growth |
| You'll need a good combination of protein, | | | | may start slow for you, but you'll see results after a |
| carbohydrates, some good vitamin supplements, and | | | | while. |
| lots of water. Carbohydrates will give you the energy | | | | |