How to Increase Muscle Endurance

Your ability to perform repetitive contractions with the same muscle group while applying force against a stationary object determines your muscle endurance. Tested by the amount of repetitions you complete within a set time, you can increase muscle endurance with a few techniques used by the pros.

Instructions

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      Supply your body with the adequate fuel needed to endure grueling muscle training sessions. Lean protein and complex carbohydrates provide the building blocks for muscle development. In addition, keep your muscles hydrated by drinking water before, during and after your workout.

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      Use a medium weight if you’re using free weights. As opposed to bulk training that uses the heaviest weight, building endurance concentrates on the speed of repetitive contractions. Have a buddy time you for one minute while you do as many bicep curls as possible.

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      Track your improvement by keeping a log of all training sessions. Strive at each subsequent session to beat your own record in repetitions.

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      Increase your muscle endurance even if you don’t have time to visit the gym. Push ups and sit ups count when you do them quickly.

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      Perform athletic events at a higher level with optimized muscle stamina. Because of the quick repetitions required, the muscle’s internal "memory" automatically moves with explosive speed.

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      Cross train to build maximum muscle endurance. Because different sports use the same muscle groups in slightly different ways, you can improve your speed and power by adding another training program to your repertoire. A boxer will benefit from an intense tennis match.