How to build muscle

There are many factors to consider when trying to build muscle. Some of these factors are under your control, such as nutrition and hydration, while others are not, like genetics. In this article, we'll discuss how you can maximize the impact of the former variables and mitigate against the latter ones.

Watch your form.

When you're working out, it's important to keep your form straight. If your muscles are working too hard and fatiguing easily, they may not be able to help you lift heavier weights and build more muscle mass.

To check your form in the mirror is as simple as checking out what you look like during a set of squats or lunges—or any other exercise that uses compound movements (meaning multiple joints involved). As long as everything looks good and there's no pain involved, then it's safe for us to assume that we're doing well!

If looking at yourself in the mirror isn't enough for you, ask someone else with experience (like a trainer) for help. They'll know exactly how much weight is best for each exercise so that no one gets hurt doing these exercises incorrectly.

Increase the frequency with which you train each muscle group.

The next step to build muscle is to increase the frequency with which you train each muscle group. Most people are used to training certain muscles once a week, but if you want to maximize the amount of new muscle growth in your body, you need to do more than that. The best strategy is two or three days per week for each muscle group (for example, Monday shoulders and chest; Tuesday back and biceps; Wednesday legs with compression knee sleeves).

You should also avoid training for more than an hour at a time. This will allow sufficient recovery between sets while still allowing ample time for growth stimulation and protein synthesis (more on this below).

Stay hydrated.

Drinking water is one of the most important habits you can adopt when trying to build muscle. It's easy; just keep a bottle with you, and drink it whenever you're thirsty. If plain water is too boring for your taste, try adding lemon or lime juice for a little flavor boost.

Another thing to keep in mind is that drinking before and during your workout isn't enough—you also need to replenish yourself afterward by consuming 16 ounces of protein-rich milk or another high-quality source of protein within 30 minutes of finishing up at the gym (or as soon as possible).

Eat enough protein.

Eating enough protein is important for building muscle. Your body needs protein to repair and build lean muscle mass. The amount of protein you need depends on your bodyweight, as well as how often you work out. If you're trying to bulk up, shoot for a minimum of 1 gram per pound of your weight per day (so if you weigh 200 pounds, eat 200 grams daily).

If you're vegetarian or vegan and not consuming animal products at all (no meat, eggs or dairy), then aim for about 0.8 grams per pound in order to ensure optimal results when attempting to build muscle mass with exercise alone

If you’re looking to build muscle, there are plenty of ways to go about it. The key is to stay consistent with your workout routine and give your body the nutrients it needs to grow. Get started today!