1) Working out too much:
Everyone trying to get the best physique or dream body that they want
think that the best way to get it is simply just by exercising as much
as possible. Let's face it, if it was that easy, any male or female
could be in the best shape of their life in a week. The correct
overlooked way is to let your muscles rest after a workout. For example,
if you work out a certain muscle group two days in a row without rest
then they are not getting enough time to develop, and you will actually
lose muscle. Yes, you can lose muscle and many people succumb to this by
not letting the targeted muscle group rest.
2) Depending on supplements:
Don't get me wrong, supplements can be a key component when trying to
get a ripped body, but if you're at the local store everyday of the week
trying to find the best supplement then let me be the first person to
tell you to stop. It is a mistake that the average strength trainer
makes. The true results come from the workout itself and not the
enhancements. Stay away from the pills and powders, and focus more on
your workouts and diets. Which leads to my next point about diets and
different foods.
3) Improper dieting:
If you want the best muscular physique you can possibly get then you're
going to need a proper diet. It's not all about getting the biggest
piece of meat you can eat,and feel relieved once you have a decent
amount of protein in your body. Fruits, vegetables, and even foods high
in carbs are just as essential. Remember, variety is the spice of life
and in this
case, it's one of the biggest factors in having a great body
4) Going for muscle mass:
Too many people looking to get a good physique think they should be
lifting the heaviest weights they have and building muscle mass. What
they don't realize is that by doing so, they are actually working
towards the bulky look that many body builders have. The hard truth is
that you have to use lighter weight and do more reps to get lean
muscles. Those are the muscles that give you the attractive look you're
going for and the body people will envy.
5) Not slimming down:
Anyone looking to put on muscle and get the best body need to build
muscle as well as lose fat. If you try to gain muscle while having
excess fat, you're only going to get stretch marks and look burly.
You're reading this because you want an amazing body, not to be the
biggest looking male or female on the planet. In order to do so, you
need to slim down. This is much easier than building muscle believe it
or not. Different ways to lose that gut and work towards a six-pack is
to jog, swim, do cardiovascular workouts, and most of all, just be
active
