Muscle Building Questions - Gaining Lean Muscle Mass For Women

Question:
I am a tiny little thing (I weigh 110 soaking wet and am 5'7") who just wants to gain a little healthy weight and at the same time to tone and tighten my body (I have 3 kids and parts of me are a little loose!). I am looking for a way to kind of bulk up without resorting to cheeseburger and milkshakes. Could you please point me in the direction of some diet plans that are good for this kind of thing?

Answer:
The best way for you to tone, tighten and add some lean muscle to your body is to focus on core mass building exercises like the squat, bench press and military press. These exercises are the main movements which work the largest muscle groups on your body and will help stimulate muscle growth, especially the squats. Try to focus on lower reps with a range of 6-8 reps (after warm-up) and really push yourself to positive failure. By focusing on these specific exercises, you will add the much needed muscle to your petite physique you're looking for.

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