How do you build muscle mass? Here are five tips related to muscle growth which I have used on myself and my clients. Five Rules For Muscle Growth 1. Never let yourself get hungry. You need a consistent flow of nutrients to your muscles all the time when building muscle. Have snacks around you all the time. Snacks like protein bars, nuts, and cheese. 2. Train heavy or increase the volume of force on your muscles. Your muscles grow from extra stress that comes from heavier weight or increased volume. 3. Get adequate rest in between your workouts and at night. Your muscles grow when you rest. Do not overtrain as this is counter productive to growth. If you have not fully recovered from your previous workout, take another day off. More is not always better. 4. Do not stop cardiovascular workouts completely. When people bulk up, they often neglect cardio. Just cut down on the volume and intensity of those types of workouts. Just do light walking instead of running. Doing light cardio ...