The Holy Grail of Bodybuilding and fitness coaches have been hailing for ages:
To build muscle, lift weights in a gym, follow a weekly structured workout plan, and voila…get shredded!
It looks as clear as Sherlock Holmes’ observations in “A Study in Scarlet.”
Still, many of us grapple with questions like:
How much weight should I lift?
For how long should my workout last?
How many sets should I do?
How much time should I train each muscle group every week?”
The truth is, the answers to these questions may not matter as much as we think.
A study published in Science Direct reveals:
“A basic bodyweight push-up could be as effective as a weighted bench press when it came to muscle development over eight weeks.”
As a fitness enthusiast, I was devastated when the gyms shut down in 2020. I gave up exercising. I sulked, cursed, and blamed the world situation for my fitness loss. I thought gyms were the only place to build fitness.
But my sibling — who’s a Physiotherapist — came to my rescue. She said,
“If you understand the three phases your body goes through during exercise, you can build muscle anywhere.”
It doesn’t matter whether you provide these ingredients from the gym or home workout.
Disclaimer: This article is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Views expressed are solely those of the author based on experience and research.
Phase №1: The “Catalyst” For Muscle Growth
Whenever you decide to gain muscle, your aim shouldn’t be building muscle.
I know that sounds counterintuitive.