3 Common Bodybuilding Myths
By Pete Sisco
I suppose every sport has its own supply of useless lore and half-truths that get passed on to newcomers. But I'd put bodybuilding up against any of them in a contest for which one has the most time-wasting and dangerous mythology of all.
The fact is, there's a ton of free advice being dispensed in gyms that, if taken as gospel, can really set back your progress. That can lead to the kind of frustration that makes guys think they are "hardgainers" or need to resort to the needle to get the physique they desire.
I've already revealed that simple, fundamental principles apply to generating all muscle gain (that is, high intensity, progressive overload and variable frequency). Now let's take a look at some of the pitfalls to avoid while you train rationally.
Myth #1: Big muscles slow you down
Muscles are responsible for every movement your body can make. From the wink of an eyelid to a thousand-pound leg press, it's muscles that create motion. This "muscles slow you down" myth is a carryover from the days when people used the term "muscle-bound" to describe bodybuilders.
But in one sport after another, from baseball to kayaking, athletes are discovering that a stronger athlete is a better athlete. If you want to swing a bat faster, you need more horsepower. If you want to paddle faster, you need more horsepower. That power comes from your muscles.
Myth #2: Muscle just turns to fat later
Muscle tissue and fat tissue are two different things. It is impossible for one to "turn into" the other. Here's where this myth comes from: Muscle is called "active tissue" because it requires a lot of energy from the body for maintainance. A pound of muscle burns about 60 calories per day. If you train well and add ten pounds of muscle to your frame, your body will require an extra 600 calories per day in order to maintain your new bodyweight. (Incidentally, this is why adding muscle is a great way to lose body fat.)
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