There is no single best way to build muscle fast, but rather a combination of factors that will help you to see major gains in a short period of time. Building muscle is not an overnight process, and will take effort, but serious muscle gains can be seen in a matter of a few weeks if done correctly, and without the need for pills or other drugs.
Here I’m going to show you the best ways to build muscle fast, so if you’re a hardgainer who struggles to gain weight and build muscle, then pay close attention as these tips will be especially important for you.
Best Way To Build Muscle Fast – No.1 – Eat More Often
Probably the best way to build muscle fast is by changing your diet so that you eat more quantity and more often. 3 square meals a day just doesn’t cut it I’m afraid, since there is too much of a gap between meals resulting in your body searching for and using your muscle tissue as a source of energy, effectively stunting your muscle growth – this is particularly true for hardgainers and ectomorphs. 3 meals a day also means that we tend to overeat on those meals, meaning we store more fat and find it harder to digest and make use of for energy.
6 smaller but regular meals a day will keep your metabolism and energy levels constant. Focusing on protein-rich foods (like lean meats, fish, egg whites), good carbohydrates (oatmeal, white potatoes, wholegrain rice), and good fats (oily fish, nuts, avocadoes), will feed you and your muscles, resulting in more consistent muscle growth.
An average male looking to build muscle fast, should look at consuming 3,000 to 3,500 or more of good quality calories per day, particularly if he’s a typical hardgainer.
Best Way To Build Muscle Fast – No.2 – Stick To The Basics, Don’t Isolate
You’ve probably heard a lot of people talk about isolation exercises and they’ll say things like “Monday is my arms day, Tuesday is my legs day…”, and they’ll spend like an hour or two doing all the exercises under the sun that require just those muscles.