Here’s where we might get a little bit more technical guys so stay with us as science is just as important as strength and technique when you are looking to increase your muscle mass. There’s a term used in the fitness industry called “progressive overload,” and this is what you want to initially avoid as it will just put your body entirely out of whack and render you incapable of getting out of bed the next day! When you are starting out you need to go slow and steady with your increments and get into a good rhythm that your body responds well to. Plateauing and a lack of on-going results can also be frustrating, but when you reach that point, you know that you are in peak performance and now you start building muscle mass, add on more resistance and upping the ante even further. Until then, the general rule of thumb is that you should increase your weights when you no longer have to put in any effort. When you can smash the reps and aren’t fatigued, and your muscles are nowhere close to being at the failure point. Building muscle takes time, and you need to listen to and respect your body. Set out your goals but don’t be in a hurry to get there. Enjoy the journey and give yourself a big old pat on the back as you make those all-important gains and smash those milestones.