When it comes to first starting out in building muscle mass, most beginners suffer the same common mistakes that need to be rectified as quickly as possible.
Sure there are lots of muscle building secrets out there and although you may feel like jumping right in to body building may be the best way to go about learning, sometimes it can cost you dearly in many months of wasted workouts.
The number one most common mistake made by beginners is over training.
So many people when first starting off tend to spend too many hours at the gym every week and go almost every single day.
In the end, the muscles never have a chance to fully rest and in some cases the person will actually begin to lose muscle mass.
Then you have cheating.
Cheating refers to lifting weights that are just too heavy for your to use and instead of reducing the weight and focusing on form, cheaters will sacrifice that form and then wonder why they are not gaining any muscle mass.
Of course many beginners wanting to prove themselves start off lifting heavy at too young of an age.
For those who are under 18 years, one needs to stick to a weight that they can easily do 8 to 12 repetitions per set; if you go too much higher then that it can have adverse effect on your growth.
Starting off using a professional body builder's routine.
Many beginners see these pros and want to build muscles just like them so they start by trying to mimic their routines.
Most people tend to look past the simple fact that these body builders have been working out for years and have perfected a routine especially tailored to their personal body.
Beginners also tend to starve themselves in an attempt to lose weight.
At the same time, they are not getting the nutrients their body needs to stay healthy and to build strong muscles.
Finally, along the same lines as starving one's self, too many beginners fail to eat a sufficient quantity of carbohydrates and fat in their regular diet.
These are important as they contain the nutrients needed for muscle gains.