The truth is: this isn't a "real" secret. It's not like there's nobody who knows about this information... but... there's not a lot of people who actually APPLY it. So for that reason I call it a secret.

Are you ready to know what this secret is?

It's only 4 letters long. R-E-S-T. Thats how you build muscle. You don't build muscle when you're in the gym... sweating... straining and lifting weights!

In fact, if most bodybuilders (and weight lifters too) don't realize they're actually over-training because they're putting too much emphasis on working out and not enough emphasis on recovering!

So what are some ways you can make sure you're applying this secret?

1. Sleep -- A LOT. Most people are sleep deprived -- especially athletes because when you work out a lot you need more sleep. Get at least 5 hours and 8 is better.

2. Eat lots of healthy food, especially good quality protein. You need to be eating a lot of food in order to build muscle. Focus on getting a lot of protein in your diet -- one easy way to do this is to drink 1-2 protein shakes a day.

3. Stretch the muscles you last worked out. This will increase blood flow to the area ( which brings nutrients to the muscles -- feeding them for growth) and will also help with any post- workout soreness and general recovery.

You may be asking yourself... "Can it really be that simple to build muscle?" Yes, it could be that simple for you.

So how do you know?

If you've found that you're not getting the gains you once were ... if you feel like you've "hit the wall"...or you feel like you're always tired then there's a chance you're not getting enough rest. If that's the case, then a little rest and relaxation might be all you need to starting building more muscle right away!