Building Muscle Fast

So what's the fastest way of building muscle? Well, the absolute fastest way to build muscle is to pop some anabolic steroids, train heavy, and eat a whole lot...but thats NOT the solution you're looking for.

As modern science studies the process of hypertrophy (muscle growth), new insights have helped in deciphering the most effective ways of building muscle. Anyone that says there is "no" better way of building muscle or says that "all routines are the same" is obviously not well-versed in modern science.

In fact, it is fairly known in academic circles that the fastest way of building muscle is to progressively increase the load over a period of time, prime the body for an anabolic response, and then ensure that enough macronutrients and micronutrients are present in the diet...

It all sounds simple, but there's obviously a lot more to it. For example, there are hundreds of different theories on "progressively increasing the load" amongst bodybuilders. From drop sets to forced reps, there are tons of different interpretations of this principle.

Similary, "priming the body for an anabolic response" is a fairly complicated scientific principle that cannot be explained without adequate research. Simply observing other people in the gym and seeing what they do is not enough to come up with an optimal strategy.

Building muscle fast is a scientific and a real-world discipline, and its important to note that genetics play a huge role in the results that you'll achieve. The key is to maximize your own personal genetics for growth, and to avoid comparing yourself with others.

The absolute fastest way to pack on the muscle can be summarized in the following 3 points:

1) Practice progressive overload based on scientific principles.
2) Train frequently - Load the same muscle group every 48-72 hours.
3) Aim for a lot of quality protein and carbohydrates, and moderate amount of good fats.

Principle number 2, frequent training, is one of the most mis-understood concepts in the bodybuilding world. For decades, the standard protocol has been to train a muscle group once a week, and allow "adequate rest" for the muscle to recover and grow. However, much research conducted in the specific area of training frequency has shown that a muscle remains in an "anabolic state" for 24-48 hours max, after which it's in a semi-catabolic state...

For fast growth, it is essential to keep the muscle in an anabolic state, which is achieved when the frequency of loading is 48-72 hours.

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