Building Muscle: Bodybuilding

How to “bulk up” properly for bodybuilding Have you ever wondered how to gain the muscle without gaining a lot of body fat? Here I will explain to you why bulking is of substantial importance in the sport of bodybuilding. I will inform you on what kind of a diet you should follow, when to bulk, the training that goes along with it, and proper rest to ensure that you get maximum muscle growth. Most bodybuilders bulk up to gain size, muscle and strength. If I wanted to compete even at the amateur level and decided to skip the bulk cycle, chances are it would look like David vs. Goliath. Sure, I would show up with muscle definition but the muscle size would be lacking, and I’m sure I wouldn’t stand out. You simply can’t build muscle or get stronger in the gym without bulking. I will explain to you the importance of clean bulking and the right diet you should take in order to get maximum muscle gains without the excess fat. Sure you won’t be lean and have the six pack when gaining muscle mass. You can worry about that in the cutting cycle. However it is very important to go through a clean bulk. Just eat clean, avoid the fatty foods, and exercise a bit, and you will literally see yourself grow. First off, you should always know, you are what you eat. The best thing to do is always add variety when eating healthy. You should eat smaller meals every three hours instead of a large meal every five to six hours. You will want to up your protein intake to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight, and your carbohydrate intake between 1.5-2 grams of carbs per pound of bodyweight. When you eat every five to six hours you’re providing a lot of fuel in your system all at once, and that excess energy is only stored as fat. Thus eating every three hours increases your metabolism, keeps your blood sugar level even, and best of all; you can put use on that energy and turn it into muscle rather then fat. Now let me tell you what kind of a diet you should follow and