Why Am I Not Growing From Bodybuilding?

By Phil Sims

Many bodybuilders find themselves asking the question, “Why am I not growing from bodybuilding?” If you are experiencing frustration over the lack of growth you are experiencing, then you should read the following reasons why a bodybuilder does not experience the success he seeks:

1. Unawareness of the current condition of his body. When a bodybuilder does not experience growth, he may not be aware of what state his body is in to begin with.

2. Lack of knowledge regarding how to train. He may not know how to train in an way that will transform his current state into a growth state. Proper training is essential to stimulate muscle growth.

3. Failure to approach workouts systematically. Successful bodybuilding takes a systematic approach. You can’t expect great results from a routine that is unplanned or random. In addition, you can’t perform the same exercises over and over and expect to get results. You body will adjust to the stress of training, and you will need to increase the intensity and length of your workouts in order to get results.

4. Use of steroids. If a bodybuilder relies on steroids to help him achieve growth, then the growth cannot be expected to last. For true and lasting muscle building results, a bodybuilder must be aware of how to train and eat properly.

5. No record keeping. If you do not track your progress, then you cannot know when you need to change your training routines in order to keep experiencing muscle growth.

6. Selection of exercises that address that current strengths only. The fact is that muscle building exercises need to also address weaknesses in order to result in a well muscled and balanced physical appearance.

7. Relying on quick fixes for results. If you allow yourself to be taken in by different supplements on the market that claim to be able to give you the body you want, you will never get the results you seek.

8. Lack of intensity during workouts. Many bodybuilders don’t train at a level of intensity that will stimulate the growth of their muscles.

9. Lack of professional advice or coaching. In bodybuilding, one of the keys to success is to have a support system. After all, what pro bodybuilder has risen to the top without it?

10. Refusal to absorb ways to train correctly and efficiently. If you do not listen to those who have had success in bodybuilding, then you are not taking advantage of some of the most valuable resources that are out there. People who know what works can share information with you that can be very helpful, and assist you in attaining the physique you desire.

Sometimes, due to frustration, regarding lack of progress, bodybuilders turn to drugs to help them achieve the muscle mass they desire. It may be hard to believe but many of the current people in the bodybuilding field have begun taking drugs and abusing them in order to develop their physiques. This is an unfortunate path that ultimately leads to nowhere, and should be avoided.

This widespread use of drugs has caused the sport of bodybuilding to lose respect from those in society. After all, it seems many of the people actively involved in the sport have lost respect for themselves by making poor choices.

The only way to preserve the integrity of the sport, as well as the physical and emotional integrity of each individual bodybuilder is to follow a routine of appropriate training, well balanced and nutritious eating and a healthy and positive outlook. All of these things will also lead to a body that is fit and muscular. These tasks can be made easier with the help of a professional trainer. Any other pathway, especially one that includes drugs, is a sure route to results that will not last.

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