Not everybody has the same reaction to noticing a new muscle pop up on their body. Some love it: “Great, I’m getting jacked!” Some are discouraged: “Oh no, I’m getting bulky.” But everyone should know that building muscle has its benefits, both beyond looks and in spite of looks. Here are seven ways your newfound muscle is a big plus, both for your health and your fitness goals.
Strength and muscle size go together
Being strong makes us more athletic, more functional in everyday life, and may help to prevent injury, as I’ll talk about shortly. So if you notice some muscle growth, that tells you you’re making progress in strength.
And, yes, size and strength are linked. We’ve all met people who are stronger than they look, and this has led to a myth that there are different “kinds” of muscle or strength, as if bodybuilders’ muscles are full of water
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