It can be incredibly frustrating when you’ve been trying to gain muscle, but you’re still unable to do so. Many people assume that it’s as easy as going to the gym and lifting weights, but there are a lot of factors at play that determines how successful your efforts will be.
If you find yourself unable to gain muscle despite putting in the effort, it could be because you’re not eating enough or sleeping enough. In order for muscle growth to occur, your body needs fuel in the form of proper nutrition and restful sleep. If either of these is lacking, then your body won’t have the energy necessary for building new muscles. Another issue could be due to lack of exercise variation – if all you ever do is lift weights, then progress may slow down or even stop altogether as your muscles become accustomed to the same movements each time.