Body Building Tips For Skinny Guys: 5 Rules For Building Muscle Mass

By Alex Bell

Are you a hardgainer? You probably are if you find it difficult to gain weight or build muscle mass, if you have thin limbs and small bones, or if your metabolism is too fast that bodybuilding is almost impossible.

I know what it's like. I too have an ectomorph body type and I used to be underweight, until I stumbled upon what truly worked when it comes to building muscle mass.

Here I will share with you the same bodybuilding tips for skinny guys that I learned from Vince DelMonte, author of "No Nonsense Muscle Building" program. These are the same bodybuilding tips that I used to transform myself from a scrawny 139-lb weakling to a robust 197-lb muscle man with 9% body fat.

A common mistake committed by hardgainers is following a bodybuilding and nutrition program suited for those with genes that enable them to easily gain muscle mass. As hardgainers we need to play by a different set of rules.

Here are 5 Bodybuilding tips for building insane muscle mass:

Building Muscles Mass Rule #1: Load up with Huge servings of Wholesome Meals every 2 to 4 Hours.

Your diet is one of the biggest factors (the others being your lifestyle and weight training program) that will determine your bodybuilding success, so make sure you get this right.

Think about it: if you feed your body, it has no other choice but get bigger. Most hardgainers struggle to build muscle mass simply because they are not eating enough.

Examples of wholesome foods are:

1. Organic Fruits and Vegetables

2. Complex carbohydrates like yams, brown rice and whole grains

3. Nuts and seeds

4. Legumes and sprouted grains

5. Lean meats, egg whites, seafood

The rule is to run on CLEAN fuel. Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar; avoid simple carbs, processed foods, foods that are high in preservatives or anything that have ingredients you can hardly pronounce or spell.

Building Muscle Mass Rule #2: Conserve Your Energy.

You need all the calories you can get and put them to work towards your muscle growth, so avoid high volume work and go for high load work instead. You shouldn't be spending over an hour at the gym.

Your workouts must be comprised of only 12 sets (or less), using heavy weight loads. Ensure you use progressively heavy loads, or lift heavier and heavier weights.

As a hardgainer you can easily get away with no cardio work, but you may still want to do it to keep your heart strong. Just remember to keep your cardio exercises from low to medium intensity, and don't do too much.

Building Muscle Mass Rule #3: Do Compound Exercises more than Isolated Exercises.

Compound exercises like lunges, presses, rows, squats and lifts engage the biggest muscle groups - perfect if you're really aiming for muscle growth within the least time possible.

If you'd been focusing on isolated exercises more, just try shifting your focus to compound exercises for at least 6 weeks and see how well it works for you.

Building Muscle Mass Rule #4: Ensure you Train Using the Right Form

Getting your technique right ensures that all your hard work are not wasted. Remember that both quality and quantity counts.

Don't make the mistake of prioritizing quantity over quality. Maintaining a proper technique all throughout your workout will ensure you get optimal gains from the hard work you put in.

If you're unsure what the proper form is, book a session with a personal trainer, watch weight training videos or find yourself a reputable mentor who can help you.

Get in the habit of maintaining correct form throughout each set. If you're just starting out, practice on lighter weights first and keep lifting heavier weights as you get stronger. Remember to lift less if you lose proper form at any point during the set.

Building Muscle Mass Rule #5: Get Enough Rest in Between Workouts

Never over-train and ensure you get enough rest in between your workouts. Your muscles actually grow NOT during your workout but during your rest period - keep this in mind.

Skinny guys like us need even more rest so make sure you abide by this rule or you'll just compromise yourself and end up not gaining the maximum benefits from your hard work!

One way of ensuring you get enough rest in between workouts is by getting adequate sleep. Research have shown that sleeping earlier than midnight is a higher quality of rest, so go to bed early.

Conclusion

So to recap, here are the rules you must follow:

* Eat big servings of healthy foods every 2 to 4 hours. The key is to give your body what it needs to build muscles: energy surplus.

* Lift progressively heavier weights, doing whole-body exercises like squats, lunges, lifts, presses and rows.

* Work really hard by lifting the maximum heavy weights you can but ensure you spend not more than an hour per gym session.

* Make sure you do each exercise with proper technique, from start to finish.

* Make sure to avoid over training by getting enough rest in between workouts, getting adequate sleep, and going to bed before midnight.

Apply these proven principles consistently with strong focus and drive, and you'll reap maximum results in less time. - 17274

About the Author:

A. Bell is a qualified personal trainer specializing on helping hardgainers gain muscles fast, without drugs or harmful supplements. You can read A. Bell's No Nonsense Muscle Building Review here. You can get more Natural Bodybuilding tips, free videos, articles, and workout guides at http://www.bodybuildingworkoutguidereviews.info