Muscle Building for Hardgainers: Beat the Plateau
Building muscle can be frustrating, especially for hardgainers—those who struggle to gain mass despite consistent training and eating. If you're putting in the work but still seeing little progress, you're not alone. The good news is that with the right strategies, you can smash through that plateau and unlock real muscle growth. Who Are Hardgainers? Hardgainers typically have a fast metabolism, a lean body type (ectomorph), and find it difficult to gain both fat and muscle. This doesn’t mean muscle building is powerlifting —it just requires a smarter, more tailored approach. 1. Train Smart, Not Just Hard Hardgainers often think more training equals more muscle. But too much volume can lead to overtraining and hinder progress. What to do: Focus on compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, bench press, and rows. These target multiple muscle groups and stimulate growth effectively. Limit your workouts to 4 days a week . Recovery is crucial. Follow a progressive ov...
