Train To Build Muscle Should Always Be A Goal
How much intensity you will use when you train to build muscle will depend mostly on the resistance you are using. Resistance as well as the amount of weight you are lifting will have a deciding effect on your training. Using lower resistance or lighter weights will let you do more sets and reps which, in theory, boosts your calorie burning during your workout. We all know burning fat is never a bad thing. If you decide to lift heavier weights to train to build muscle, you need to be cautious not to go so heavy you hurt yourself but you do want to actually micro-damage the muscle. Micro-damage is necessary to improve the size and strength of muscle tissues and while it sounds bad, it’s not!
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