Weight Training for Muscle Mass

Weight training for muscle mass and weight training for strength, in my opinion, are two very different things. Well, in truth, traditional functional strength exercises are the same as those I am currently using. The difference is I go light. This helps me control the movement and listen to my body... as well as push myself to the max. I usually do not perform more than 20 repetitions. To keep the reps low, the movement is very slow. The pumps I get are better when I train this way, and when it comes to muscle building... achieving a maximum pump is vital.

In my quest to becoming the biggest natural bodybuilder of all time, I have to be careful to not let my ego get in the way of my physical performance. Of course, as I get bigger I will also get stronger... but I have to stay true to the method of weight training that provides consistent results in the mass department. If I begin going heavy, I believe I will slow down my progression as well as risk possible injury. In the gym where I work and train, building muscle is king. Most people have this misconception that the heavier you go, the bigger you will get. So, when other gym-goers see me using light weights they get confused and actually try pushing me to use heavier weights. I simply have to reply to these people to look at the results. They can look anywhere to find out the truth. I have never seen anyone who was natural get seriously huge by using extremely heavy weights. I myself, have made most of my gains following weight training injuries in the past. Because I also used to use insanely heavy weights when weight training for muscle mass, I would end up hurting myself and then be forced to go light. It did not take me long to realize that this slight change in my weight training was what was catipulting me towards bigger gains. It is very difficult to convey this idea to others looking to get similar results to my own, because the mainstreem bodybuilding magazines and science as well will have you believe that more resistance makes muscles grow. All I can say to you is to try it.

Keep in mind however, that weight training for muscle mass is a very complex and mysterious task. To simplify things, just listen to your body at all times. Only you know what works for you. In the end, pushing heavy weights might be YOUR solution to gaining muscle mass naturally.