Just how do you think you'd feel if you went to the gym for the very first time and glimpsed a great big guy pressing barbells and showing off his well developed biceps? "Envious" is probably the word that best covers it, right? It's even worse when you check yourself in the mirror and remember that you're really scrawny compared to that other guy.

You will definitely require will-power, dedication, and careful planning in order to build muscles. Hitting the gym for a week or two is not sufficient by itself to develop 24-inch biceps and a 48-inch chest...though it is the right place to start! If this were enough by itself, every man in the world would be sporting "six-pack abs," huge shoulders and a well-built chest. Unfortunately, this will never be the case.

The unfortunate fact is that only a few people have a truly well-built physique, which strongly suggests that when you want to transform yourself from "skinny" to "macho," something extra is required. Over-sleeping and eating tons of junk food never did anyone any good in acquiring a muscular physique. You will have to give lots of time and devotion to become a professional bodybuilder.

The first and perhaps the mot important step in your "no nonsense muscle building" program is to plan your diet. Your diet should not only be rich in nutrients; it should also be huge in quantity. You can find out the exact number of calories you need to consume (for building muscle) from various online calorie counters. General rule says that you need to consume 1-2 grams of protein for every kg of your bodyweight.

Avoid eating food with high fat-content. Carbohydrates are important as they serve as energy suppliers. Coming to the second important step in your "no nonsense muscle building" program, you need to have a workout regime for yourself. Train one body part daily. Increase the weights progressively (do not increase the number of repetitions) as you perform an exercise like bench-press.

Too much exercise without adequate rest will result in muscle breakdown. You will find it very difficult to build muscle if you regularly engage in workouts lasting more than an hour, or engage in cardiovascular training before a weightlifting session. You must avoid overtraining. To get results like a pro, you have to train like a pro. No nonsense muscle building begins and ends with determination. Screw up your resolve, and you will be on your way to achieving your bodybuilding goals.