6 Morning Routines to Build Muscle

What Is "Building Muscle?"

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) defines muscle hypertrophy as skeletal muscle fiber enlargement. 

What Is "Building Muscle?"

To overcome a stressor like a heavyweight, active muscles develop microscopic fiber breaks. NASM says muscle rehabilitation may make restored muscles stronger and bigger.

1. Lift Heavy Loads and Compound Movements

Morning exercisers seeking to grow muscle should strength train two to four days a week, depending on experience, intensity, and other considerations. 

1. Lift Heavy Loads and Compound Movements

 If your exercise is intense, you should rest for one to three days before working the same muscle area.

2. Pre-Workout Breakfast: Balanced

Goodtree recommends eating a healthy meal 60–90 minutes before your morning muscle-building activity.

2. Pre-Workout Breakfast: Balanced

"I think those two things are really important—if you don't like protein shakes, you're not going to want to drink it before you work out, so it's a waste to even try," she adds.

3. Coffee.

Coffee before a morning exercise won't directly help you build muscle, but its side effects may. 

3. Coffee.

An April 2019 Sports Medicine study found that caffeine enhances power-based sports and resistance training.

4. Prioritize Protein Post-Workout

Knott recommends a protein-carbohydrate morning snack to aid muscle repair and development after intense lifting.

4. Prioritize Protein Post-Workout

"The minimum protein intake for health is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day," she explains. "If you're looking to build muscle mass, you need way more than that."

5. Hydrate.

Goodtree advises drinking water before and throughout your morning exercise to maximize muscular building.

5. Hydrate.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), dehydration increases physiologic strain and perceived effort, particularly while exercising in warm or hot temperatures. 

6. Try a Supplement

Protein supplements may help you meet your morning protein objectives. Other substances may boost workouts.

6. Try a Supplement

 Creatine, which helps muscles create energy during strength training or HIIT, is typically consumed to increase muscular growth, performance, and recuperation.

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