Wednesday, May 14, 2008

A Little Muscle Knowledge Is A Dangerous Thing

A Little Muscle Knowledge Is A Dangerous Thing
Have you heard the phrase a little knowledge is a dangerous thing? I have, but I didn't come to appreciate it until recently. It means that you shouldn't make assumptions about a subject too quickly. You should really try to understand things before you take action. This applies to building muscle as much as it does to anything else. If you don't take the time to learn how to build muscle properly, you'll probably be disappointed in the end.

So many people think that they want to build a muscular physique, but very few of them are willing to make the commitment. Those that do often rush into their workouts without enough knowledge and end up doing more harm than good. Either they work far too hard for less than spectacular results, or their eagerness leads them to injury and many months of rehabilitation.
I know it can be hard to curb your enthusiasm and do a little learning before starting your program. Actually, you don't have to reduce your enthusiasm. You just have to apply a little common sense and make sure you get started on the right path. Direct that enthusiasm towards learning as much as possible about building muscle and then put what you've learned into action. Find yourself a solid program that covers all aspects of muscle building.

What should you look for in a muscle building program? Well, the program should cover the basics like weight training exercises and a weight gaining diet plan. However, it should also discuss less popular topics like how to rest and recover from the workouts. Lastly, it should do a good job of helping you to prevent injuries and correct any muscle imbalances before you begin weight training. This last aspect is usually ignored by most bodybuilding or weightlifting programs, but you should pay close attention so you don't end up on the disabled list.
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