10 Things NO ONE TELLS YOU About Building Muscle

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These are 10 little-known facts about building muscle that no one really talks about. If you want to avoid common muscle-building mistakes and you want to know how to build muscle in a gym or at home the right way, then this video will help.

There are certain things about bulking up and building muscle that no one really tells you. For example, there are certain supplements that can cause hair loss. Most people don't know that taking time off the gym can actually help you build more muscle than training all the time. And Taking a pre-workout supplement too often will make it less and less effective. These are just a couple of the things that no one tells you about building muscle, and today I want to go over 10 of these that you should definitely know if you want to build more muscle and avoid major muscle-building mistakes. 

And the first thing most people aren't told about is that if you are successful at building a decent about of muscle mass, you're going to get labeled and stereotyped a certain way. For example, it's very common for natural bodybuilders and even some not so muscular models to be accused of taking steroids when they never have even thought about using them. This accusation typically comes from people that are either inexperienced, not training hard enough, or they simply just don't have the best genetics and they can't possibly imagine that someone can achieve a much higher genetic potential than they can without using steroids. Another common assumption after you put on some muscle is that people may be more likely to think that you're less intelligent. We've all heard the quote all brawn and no brains. This is obviously not true because some of the smartest people I know happen to be exercise scientists with a lot of muscle, but this doesn't stop people that don't realize that from having that initial impression. Now with all that said none of this should dissuade you from building more muscle because after all who cares what people think about you, but it's just something that most people aren't aware of until it starts happening to them. Just remember that most of these people that are pointing fingers, simply don't understand what they're even talking about. 

Now another thing that no one really tells you. Protein shakes and protein bars can be used, but they are not ideal for building muscle. Regular meals that include real whole food are much better options. The reason for this is because even though you can get the same exact amount of macronutrients from a protein bar or protein shake, consisting of protein, carbs, and fats, You definitely won't get the same micronutrients that you would get from a regular meal with real food. According to evidence, many of these micronutrients are highly responsible for muscle growth. Nutrients like zinc are very important for things like regulating your testosterone levels. Nutrients like calcium are important not only for strong bones but also for muscle contractions. So always do your best to have a full meal instead of a supplement or protein bar. There are many quick and easy options for protein like hard-boiled eggs, tuna, and greek yogurt that still count as whole foods rather than supplements. 

And another thing that isn't stressed enough is if you want to see optimal results in regard to muscle growth then you should try to eat more whole food meals per day, preferably at least 4 meals per day, which is more than most people are used to eating. Even though yes you can get away with eating fewer meals, research shows that you'll get better muscle-building results by spreading your protein intake more evenly between at least 4 meals throughout the day. That means you're going to have to worry about not only meal prepping but also carrying around these meals with you. You'll also have to find ways to eat more times throughout the day than most normal people do. For example, it's pretty standard to have one lunch break while you're at work. But what if you have to eat 2 meals at work? What if your traveling or you're at a party, and you're really serious about muscle growth. It's a lot harder than it sounds to make sure that you get all your meals in. You're going to have to find sneaky and creative ways to fit in your 4 or more meals. And maybe you get around it by just having a protein shake or a protein bar for one of your meals, but you definitely can't be doing that for every one of your meals. 

Now the next thing that many people don't initially understand is that lifting weights will only take you so far when it comes to building muscle. When you first start out your diet can be a mess and you'll still build muscle due to something known as newbie gains. Unfortunately, this doesn't last that long. Once your past that initial beginner stage and your body begins adjusting, you more than likely won't be able to...
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Being accused of steroid use when youre natty is like being called a hacker in an online first person shooter, its kinda like a compliment thats meant to be an insult. Youre so advanced that they just cant even believe you could have done it without "cheating".

eemeli
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Yo i want to meet ur edit guy who put these indian movies clips 😂

keratiin
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Fun Fact: lifting heavy/intense exercise releases a small handful of endorphins that help with mental health. which include BDNF (brain derived neutrophil factor) which is growth factor for the brain.

Jeudaos
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0:31 Labeled a steroid user
1:48 Food is better than protein shakes/bars
2:47 Eat more whole meals meal per day (4 or more)
3:55 Building muscle is more than just working out
4:54 Maintaining a calorie surplus is challenging
6:25 Creatine and Hair Loss
8:00 Muscle Grows While You rest
9:15 Taking time off helps you build muscle
10:10 Muscle Memory
11:28 Alcohol

InvestBetter.
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0:35 - If you build muscle, you'll be labeled and stereotyped
1:50 - Protein shakes & bars can be used, but they're not ideal for building muscle (eat real food)
2:45 - Eat more whole food meals per day to optimize muscle growth (goal is 4)
3:52 - Lifting weights will only take you so far when it comes to building muscle (focus more on eating)
4:53 - It's challenging to maintain a calorie surplus just like a calorie deficit
6:25 - Creatine can cause hair loss (probably not true)
7:59 - Muscle grows at rest
9:14 - You can get stronger and build more muscle by occasionally taking time off
10:08 - If you lose muscle, you can gain it back more quickly through muscle memory
11:28 - Alcohol in excess will make it more difficult to gain muscle

Awesome content once again man!

SchuyFit
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Even tho I'm a runner/calisthenics athlete.. this is still my favorite fitness channel. Straight forward info, relevant topics, and very consistent quality overall. Thanks bro! 👍🏼

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My brother is over 50 years old and can still easily bench 300lbs. He’s one of those people the looks juiced when he’s training and he’s never touched the stuff. I could always gain size but was jealous at how lean he could stay and still add muscle mass. Great channel.

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When I was in college, I'd study hard all week, but on the weekend, I'd lift and exercise like my life depended on it. What he said at the beginning was extremely accurate. I'd get accused of being on steroids, and I'd be labeled a frat boy, despite I was not a part of any frat and I was attending a community college (before transferring to a university). The same people who said these things about me would always ask for my help with homework because I took my studying just as seriously as my workout. As he said in this video, never let what other people who want to tear you down influence you.

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#11: You do _not_ have to be in a caloric intake surplus to build muscle. Body recomposition (losing fat and building muscle at the same time) had been shown to work down to 9% body fat. Yes, it's slower but arguably better than faster bulk (and bloated) and cut (and hungry) for many reasons for many people.

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Your number 1 point is on point! As a woman who has been athletic most of her life, it is true that I receive different kinds of attention. I am built like an athlete. I'm 45 years old, have had 3 children, and can deadlift 275lbs. & swim a mile in a half hour. My shoulders are broad, my waist is slender and my a$$ doesn't droop. I've found that men who lift or have lifted recongize and appreciate my hard work 💪I've also discovered that women my age don't like my physique much, their idea of "in shape" is to starve themselves skinny. But, like you said..."who cares what other people think." I'm not doing it for anyone else but myself; to stay healthy, fit, quick witted and to sleep well. 😴
Thanks for another great video. I look forward to them. 😊

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Thank you for the video, it's always awesome to learn new things, but the way you explain it makes it so easy and clear to understand. Keep it up with the good job, and have a Good day!

codeovex
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Since March last year I'd returned to the gym to help my battle against depression and improve my view of what I see in the mirror, about 2-4 times a week. However I got employed in a high energy workplace last summer with inconsistent shift structuring and I noticed it'd taken a toll on the progress of my muscle growth with fewer sleep hours and less eating opportunities. Being in a high energy job also burns out more calories for me. Now at 15 months of hitting the gym my body's become a little better sculpted but I want to emphasize it further with more muscle. At the beginning of writing this I had a question in mind but it's seemed to have slipped away... In any case thanks for these vids! Keep 'em coming!

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the amount of effort and hard work in this video and he actually knows what he's talking about..thanks great video!

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Half his followers are Indians and he's very informative He's best in this

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Thankyou for your service, you channel is greatly appreciated.

teammcintyre
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Yo, i'm so glad I stumbled across this video, I've been feeling really stuffed lately and it was hard to finish my meals. This has made me feel insecure about my health but apparently it is the right thing to do. Thx alot my dude.

EagleHawk
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This was a great video, Very helpful, thank you sir for this. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it.

jerometrescott
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Fabulous, amazing video. I sincerely thank you for such great pieces of information. Muscle memory is totally real! I've experimented this, but didn't know the science behind it. All the other points are very helpful to me as well!

monoludico
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This video was highly informative, especially, on the nutrition advice. I have a degree in nutrition and believed nutrients are best gotten from whole foods/meals. So, it was great to hear someone promote the fact instead of replacing food/meals with supplements which have a place but not replace consumption. Kudos 👍

kem
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Heck Yeah! Thank u for the amazing muscle-insight!💪🏼

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