What's the simplest way to increase your ability to build lean muscle mass? STRETCH!"The more pliable the muscle, the more ability it has to produce work,” explains Ann Frederick, co-author of Stretch to Win. “And by stretching the surrounding connective tissue, you’re able to have larger, more defined muscles, not just stronger ones. This is because tightness in the fascial tissue restricts how much a muscle can grow.”
So for guys, this means -- bigger muscles, faster! For women, this means better muscle tone, sooner.
The amount of mass you actually build depends on the amount of weight you lift; so if you want to stay lean, light, and toned, you focus on core and functional strength, without a lot of heavy loads. If you want to increase muscle size, focus on building maximum strength with shorter sets and heavier weights. (As always, I can help you design the perfect strength program for you!)
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