The first step to building muscles is to identify the foods that are rich in protein. The most popular food for natural bodybuilders is grilled chicken breasts. Obviously, protein shakes are beneficial in the sense that they are convenient and they also isolate the nutrient. One serving of protein shake will get you about 24 grams in protein, 1 gram in total fat, 30 milligrams in cholesterol, and 130 milligrams in sodium. Compare this to the nutrients you'll get with grilled chicken breasts. One serving will give you around 6 grams in total fat, 150 milligrams in cholesterol, 200 milligrams in sodium, and 50 grams of protein. The amount of protein you'll get between the two is similar but when you cook your own meal, you'll get all these extra …show more content…
This depends on where you'll be working out. These days, a lot of people work out at home or in their home gym. As a result, they don't have as much access to equipment as they would in a normal gym. That shouldn't be a huge worry though as long as you have a set of dumbbells to work with. When you plan your workout routines, you want to make sure you are working out all parts of your body (including your legs). One of the best ways to do it is to work your muscles in pair. For example, work out your biceps and chest muscles on one day then work out your triceps and shoulders on another. You should also have two days during the week when you aren't exercising so that your body is given enough time to