Quick question, how do you take care of your bone, ligament and tendon health while lifting heavy? I’ve only recently started working out, and my trainer advices me to go heavy on most of the exercises. As I recall, I’ve seen bodybuilders lifting heavy during their initial days but later go through several injuries. How do I ensure I’m lifting heavy, while also taking care of my bone health?

Thanks in advance!

Zane, this maintenance phase will typically last 4 weeks. So, you might follow a muscle-building plan that increases volume month over month for 3 months. Then, for month 4, you ease up on training a little bit and aim to eat as many calories as you need, but no more.

Thanks for reading and for sharing the kind words!

Happy to hear these tips have been useful for yoga! Thanks for reading.

Hey Suho – happy to hear this article was helpful on your journey. Be well!

I train chest, back and arms 2x per week, shoulders and legs 1x. That’s only because I have massive legs and am trying to get my upper body caught up.

I agree with several of the other comments. Working out when ever you can is the most important thing and what works best for one may not work for all.

Thank you!

True! many people don’t follow a phase even for 3 months and expect to build muscle. Well, I’ve done this before but the best way is to give each phase atleast 6 months. I must say. Amazing article mate 🙂