The 4 Best Muscle Building Exercises

Everybody wants the edge when it comes to building muscle. In this article, I'll discuss with you the four best muscle building exercises that will increase your muscle mass to new levels. However, it's smart to realize that every effective workout incorporates many different exercises, and just doing these exercises alone won't be enough.

Yet, many muscle building routine that lacks these exercises is missing something. With that in mind, let's discuss the five best muscle building exercises.

Deadlifts — this is the single most important exercise for developing your overall strength. In addition, you will develop the muscles in your back, particularly in the lower and mid-portions. Besides that, you'll noticed your legs strengthening as well from this. It's best to warm up first by doing other routines before performing deadlifts.

Bench press — if you want to have a strong and muscular chest, you need to do bench presses. However, many people do the bench press is poorly. You know you're doing it wrong if your butt is coming off the bench while lifting, or if you're resting the weight on your chest. Remember, the bench press is not an exercise for bragging rights — it is for increasing your muscle mass. Don't let the weight rests on your chest, but barely touch it, and bring it up slightly forward towards your chin. When you have fully extended, it should almost be over your mouth.

Squat thrust — this is the key to large, muscular legs. Again, technique is so important with this exercise. Make sure your head is slightly tilted back, eyes looking up, and your back arched. Put your feet slightly past the width of your shoulders, and come down just like you would when you sit on a bench. Go till you are almost parallel to the ground, then come up.

Military press — this lift is meant for your shoulders. It is perhaps one of the hardest lifts there is. You can do military press with the weight being pressed either in front of your neck, or behind your neck. Do whatever feels like it is working your shoulders more. Keep your butt and lower back on the bench at all times, and make sure your forearms stay perpendicular to the bar.

There you have it — the four best muscle building exercises.