Have you always wanted to look like Superman? The key to achieving that is by building muscle mass. Don't think only a gifted few can only achieve that physique. If you are determined, patient and have a strong sense of discipline, you can build chest muscles as big and muscular as how you want it to be.

If you're planning to get massive, you need to increase the food you are taking each day. Your goal should be at around 3,000 to 6,000 calories a day. This seems like a lot but really, the first step to a bulky and muscular physique is to gain enough weight so you have something to work with when you hit the gym. Get your calories from healthy sources and that means loading up on lean meat, chicken and fish.

If you are on your way to building muscle mass, your calorie ratio should be as follows: 50% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 20% fat. Keep in mind that a gram of fat is equivalent to nine calories while a gram of both protein and carbohydrates are equivalent to four calories.

Once you've got your food plan checked, it's time to devote our time to the equally important task of putting together your best workout strategy. Before starting, you will need to warm up and stretch well first. Also, observe how wide and strong swimmers? chests are. You would do well in incorporating swimming into your program.

If you are a beginner, start with higher repetitions and lower weights. An example of a program you can use is this: 3 sets, 12 reps of bench press using 40 lbs; 3 sets, 12 reps of dumbbell flyes using 10 lbs; and 3 sets, 12 reps of dumbbell pullovers using 20 lbs. In a few weeks, add to your program by incorporating: 3 sets, 12 reps of incline bench press using 30 lbs; and 3 sets, 12 reps decline bench press using 20 lbs. Keep track of your improvement. Eventually you need to lift higher weight loads and lower your reps.

Remember to change the weights and drills of your workout program to keep it effective. Hit the target area in different angles?this challenges the muscles to grow even faster. Dumbbell flyes especially isolate the pecs to ensure that you incorporate this often in your training routine.

Take notice that you do not under train certain areas even if your main goal is to build chest muscles. You haven?t seen a professional bodybuilder walking around in skinny legs now have you? Set aside a couple of days concentrating on working out your other muscle groups.

Concentrate on building muscle mass, have a healthy diet and perform the exercises in the right form and position - you will soon achieve that wide, muscled chest everybody wants. One last thing you should never forget - enjoy! A great workout is a rewarding experience for those who keep on until they see the results. Work hard and don?t give up, you won't regret it.