3 STEPS TO BUILDING LEAN MUSCLE MASS
Building lean muscle mass whilst minimising body fat is an art form, get the formula right and you can take advantage and make the most of those gains. Here are 3 steps to building lean muscle mass:
1) Eat in a slight caloric surplus with sufficient protein
Easier said than done, but this is key to building muscle. You need to be feeding and fuelling your body to ensure that it is in an environment when to grow. Want to figure out how to calculate calories to gain lean muscle? Download the free calorie and macro calculator in the downloads page!
2) Train Efficiently
If you are looking to build muscle, you need to make sure that you are putting your body under the right stress with the most optimal training strategies. Focus on:
- Higher frequency training (Training body parts multiple times per week)
- Progressive Overload (Consistently increasing weights, sets or reps in each workout)
- Intensity (Train with intent and control variables such as form and rest periods)
Utilise these factors and ensure your training is optimal for your goals.
3) Have Patience
Building muscle is a long game, it won't happen after one workout nor one meal. It is an accumulation of effort and consistency that will pay off down the line, but if you can control the first 2 tips here, you are guaranteed to build the foundation of muscle mass you desire.
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