7 Big Mistakes That Are Preventing You From Building Muscle

Have you ever noticed that even if you are training properly, after a while of success, your muscles don't seem to grow? If the answer is yes, you are probably using some basic concepts incorrectly. For example, you may be overworking yourself even when it doesn't seem like the best course of action. Read this article to the end to learn what you are doing wrong, correct your mistakes now, and avoid the temptation to make similar mistakes in the future.

1. Stick to the same rep ranges all the time

There is a lot of debate about the ideal rep range for building muscle, but 5-8 repetitions seems to be optimal. However, once you are done with the beginner phase, continuing with the same rep range is not the best course of action. For this reason, it is recommended to stick to low, medium and high rep ranges. Start with the low rep range and work your way up to each level over 2-3 weeks. Low rep range (3-4 reps): Allows you to lift more weight, which will eventually allow you to use more weight. Higher rep range. The medium rep range (6-8 repetitions) acts as a stepping stone between the low and high rep ranges. 12-15 repetitions per set is the high rep range, which will improve your endurance.