Muscle Building Tips for Men

If you are looking to build more muscle, it is not always about the workouts you are 
doing. While it naturally starts there, you should also look at the other lifestyle choices 
you are making. Here are some different types of muscle-building tips that can help you 
achieve all your goals.

Eat Meat or High Protein

The first tip for building more muscle has to do with what you eat. If you are a meat 
eater, then eating more meat might be the ticket for you. What you want to do is 
increase the protein in your diet, which is going to help with building more muscle mass 
and burning fat at the same time. Typically, the amount of protein you need is 
determined by your body weight, but a nutritionist or doctor can help give you an exact 
number. If you don’t eat meat, then look for plant-based protein sources like beans and 
nuts.

Try to Get Better Sleep

Know what men with good muscle mass have in common? They get good sleep! Don’t 
assume the harder you work and less you sleep is going to help you. This will only hurt 
you in the end. Your body needs to rest and your mind needs a break too. Make sure 
you are getting an adequate amount of sleep at night, but don’t forget about naps during 
the day as needed and getting at least one rest day from your workouts during the 
week.

Make Sure You Eat Enough

Muscle building requires fueling your muscles and your body, so don’t assume that you 
can burn fat by eating less. When you want to cut, you might have a more strict diet 
regimen, but even then, it doesn’t include starving yourself. You want to eat more, but 
also better quality food. As mentioned already, make sure you have enough protein in 
your diet, whether from meat or other protein-rich foods. Also ensure you are getting 
adequate fiber, and have balanced meals with whole grains, fruits and veggies, nuts 
and seeds, and dairy.

As far as carbs go, you don’t have to ditch them completely, but they are best to eat 
right after a lifting workout. This will help provide more energy to your muscle building. 
The rest of the day you should stick to high-protein, low-carb foods unless your doctor 
or nutritionist has you on a different type of diet.

