Many of us crave to have strong and well-built muscles, and a well-chiseled physique. However, there are two things to be understood; the first one is, this dream can turn into a reality only when you concentrate on all your muscle groups and give equal justice to their development while planning and performing your workout routines to build muscle. The second one is, do your workouts with enthusiasm and have patience. This is because, everything requires time, nothing happens overnight or even in a day or two! Some fitness enthusiasts do not wish to increase their body mass and muscle size, but want to stay in perfect shape by doing exercises for all the muscle groups. For such people, this muscle-building routine would be a better option, as it will help them achieve their health goals. Beginners can also follow this workout routine, as it is necessary to make all the muscle groups habitual to the muscle-building exercises, and this workout routine will serve this very purpose. (click on images to enlarge) Before starting any workout, make sure that you give a proper warm-up to all your body parts. A warm-up session for about 15 - 20 minutes should consist of activities such as cycling, walking exercises, running and jogging, push ups, dips, pull ups, jump rope, stretches, etc. Any of these activities would energize your muscles and get them ready for the workout to follow. For all the exercises given below, 3 sets with 10 - 12 intense repetitions are enough for the first few weeks, and then you can move ahead for more exercises with free weights. Unlike the previous muscle-building routine, this one is for those individuals who have already stimulated muscle growth and development in themselves, and are now focusing on one muscle group per day with 5 - 6 sets, 12 - 13 repetitions of each exercise and heavier weights. Again, remember to begin each workout with a good warm-up session. Exercising on day 7 is optional. You can either not exercise and give some rest to your muscles or you can indulge yourself into aerobic exercises, yoga or long cycling. Tips While Performing Workouts

• The most important thing while exercising is to have your trainer besides you to support your body.
• See that your repetitions are intense and slow. Do not hurry while doing any of the muscle-building exercises.
• Always learn the right technique before doing any exercises. You can do this with empty barbells or light weights in the beginning.
• Know your limits. Avoid lifting heavy weights that are beyond your capacity. If you insist on increasing the weights, seek some support from the trainer so that there isn't any imbalance while lifting the weights.
• Concentrate on one particular muscle group at a time. For instance, if you are doing an exercise for the biceps, see to it that you do it in the right way, and sufficient stress is exerted on your biceps only. This will promote optimal muscle development.
• Have control over your body movements. Do not release the barbell or dumbbell from your hands suddenly, as this could prove injurious to you. This is important while lowering down the barbells in exercises such as the bench press and shoulder press.
• Do not let the dumbbell or the barbell touch any part of your body. Do not let the barbell touch your chest when you lower the barbell down. Keep it an inch away from your chest.
• Adjust the correct weight and machine height for all exercises.
• Support your back properly in the back and shoulder exercises.
• Do not let your breathing process get interrupted. Breathe properly while exercising.
• Keep on sipping little quantities of water to prevent your body from suffering from dehydration.

The aforementioned workout routines to build muscle will surely help you if followed properly. Before signing off, I would like to remind you to follow a balanced diet and get sufficient rest. Prefer eating foods prescribed by a dietitian and sleep well for 7 - 8 hours daily at the minimum. If proper diet and rest are complemented with regular workout, then no one can stop you from achieving your health goals, and you'll soon find people appreciating you for your well-toned body.