Building and Strengthening Muscles

Improving Health Longevity and Staying Fit

By: R. F. Sarmiento

Narrated by: Owen Ashley

Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Before beginning a muscle-building program, it is critical to understand its purpose. Muscle is simply the tissue in our body that provides us with the necessary power to move in various directions. As bodybuilders, our primary focus is on skeletal muscle. What exercises can we perform to improve our bodies and increase muscle? It is critical to remember that each individual has a unique body mass.

We will be unable to acquire the body we desire if we continue to read Body-building magazines. We must approach the entire process differently. That is a way that is both appropriate and advantageous to us. The technique you should take to muscle gain is staged and detailed in the many procedures to be followed.

Muscles must be exercised to be strengthened. This necessitates weight training. You can begin with modest weights and gradually increase them. The objective is to push oneself outside of one's comfort zone. If you believe you can easily bear certain weight, it's time to increase it.

It is always preferable to grow muscles with a barbell or dumbbell rather than a machine. Free weights are safe to use since they take advantage of the body's natural movements. They are also effective since they demand your balance and control weight, which aids in muscular growth. Additionally, they are useful and adaptable.

These exercises require the simultaneous usage of numerous muscles. This is crucial if you intend to begin muscle growing. Pull-ups and chin-ups need you to bear your weight. They are the best upper body and muscle mass strength training. Barbell rows are another technique that helps strengthen your upper back, lower back, lats, and traps.

The bench press is a very popular bodybuilding technique that assists muscle and strength development. This workout helps you increase strength in your upper body. Additionally, it engages the front shoulder and triceps muscles. The overhead press is another exercise that is beneficial for muscular building. It works out the entire body. Each shoulder head receives an equal amount of labor. Dips are another series of exercises that put your upper body through stress, hence building muscle.

Squats are a critical component of your muscle-building routine. Additionally, they work out the entire body. Squats, deadlifts, barbell rows, bench presses, and dips should all be included in your fitness plan. This would provide an opportunity to work out the entire body.

A newbie requires additional time to recover from fitness routines. Appropriate sleep, rest, nutrition, and water to drink are necessary.

Your diet should include a suitable amount of protein, carbohydrates, vegetables, fat, and fruit. They contain vitamins and minerals that will assist you in recovering much more quickly.

Consume more food to gain weight. Additionally, meals should be spread evenly throughout the day. Protein should also be a part of your diet. They are critical in assisting you in maintaining and building muscle mass.
However, the most critical aspect to consider is perseverance. Do not surrender.

©2022 R. F. Sarmiento (P)2022 R. F. Sarmiento

Brilliantly explained

Brilliantly explained. He gives great explanations about exactly what muscle building is and what you are actually trying to achieve within your body by lifting weights. So many workout books just presume that you are really into bodybuilding and know this stuff already. This audiobook is nicely done.

This audible helps me a lot

I tend to steer away from most Workout books and Fitness Program books because I always feel like they are aimed at people who already love bodybuilding and already know what they are doing. But this audible is different. This audible helps me a lot.

Recommended!

Really a great book for anyone who wants to approach the world of bodybuilding and is very useful especially for beginners. This book is very informative, well researched and it will motivate you to start now and achieve your goals. Recommended!

Really helpful

The information covers generally known and safe advice on nutrition, calories, and supplements. It provides a formula for figuring base metabolic rate and covers the importance of rest, warm-ups, balanced muscle groups, and making routines gradually more difficult and varied. Toward the end, the author offers an introductory set of warm-up and muscle-building routines. Really helpful.

Absolutely amazing audiobook.

Absolutely amazing audiobook for anyone and a must have for beginners. I highly recommend it. It is very organized, and the exercises get more complex incrementally. knowledgeable writer.

Beautiful book.

This book has shown me a lot more exercises and a lot more effective body weight strength information. Already feeling stronger since starting.

Inspiring

For those willing to try and improve their bodies, this book is for you. It details everything from diet to working in the gym.

This book really helped me understand the basics

This book really helped me understand the basics of bodyweight training, how to develop good progressions, what to focus on when training, and gave me the knowledge I need to feel confident I chose the right path for me.

Simple and helpful!

I loved listening to this audible because it gets straight to the point and flows smoothly from chapter to chapter. I feel like it has already changed my life with the fundamental knowledge that it provides.

wonderful

There is plenty of information on the sleep-muscle connection and what you can do to make sure you are getting enough rest to build muscles. Food—specifically the macros your muscles need—is talked about, as are foods that can stall muscle growth. Even stress and its effect on the muscle are covered. A wonderful, informative guide to anyone starting out.