Experts Reveal The 5 Best Muscle Building Techniques

By Mens Health Staff | May 1, 2021

1\ Go slow

Spend longer on the lowering phase of a lift, as this is when your muscle undergoes most stress.

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2\ Tie it up

Use a light tourniquet on muscles – halting oxygen increases hypertrophy.

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3\ Change your grip

Use an underhand grip on bench presses. It will work pecs 27 per cent harder.

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4\ Time it right

Focus on a 2/4/1 tempo. Lift for two, lower for four, hold for one. This targets growth-prone fasttwitch muscle fibres.

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5\ Don’t let up

If you rest for longer than five minutes your body temperature drops, inhibiting performance.

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