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You have been training consistently. Your lifts are going up. Your bench press is stronger. You can squat more weight. Your reps are improving. However, when you look in the mirror, something feels wrong. Your muscles do not look much bigger. So, why are you getting stronger but not gaining much muscle? The answer is that strength and muscle growth are related, but they are not the same thing. You can become stronger without gaining…
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If you want to build muscle, you have probably asked one question: How many sets should I do for each muscle every week? Some lifters swear by 10 sets. Others do 20 or even 30 sets per muscle. However, more training does not always mean more muscle. Your muscles need enough training to grow. At the same time, they also need enough recovery to adapt. So, where is the sweet spot? What Is Training Volume?…
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Protein is everywhere in the fitness world. You see it in protein shakes, meal plans, supplements, and gym advice. However, one question keeps coming up: How much protein do you actually need to build muscle? Some people say you need 1 gram per pound of body weight. Others recommend much more. As a result, many people eat far more protein than they need. The good news is that building muscle does not require an extreme…
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You are eating less. You are training regularly. You may even be tracking your calories every day. However, the number on the scale is not going down. This can be frustrating. It can also make you question everything about your diet. You may think that your body has stopped burning fat. You may even believe that you need to eat much less. However, there is usually more to the story. Weight loss is not always…
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Cardio and muscle growth are often treated like enemies. Some lifters avoid running because they think it will make them lose muscle. Others believe that any cardio will reduce their strength and slow down their gains. However, the real answer is more complicated. Cardio does not automatically kill muscle growth. In fact, cardio can be part of a good training plan. The problem starts when the amount, type, or timing of cardio interferes with your…