If Building Muscle Is Your Goal, You've Got to Try These 10 Effective Workouts

If one of your goals for 2019 is to start building muscle, you've got to hit the weights. We took the hassle out of trying to figure out what you should do at the gym and came up with 10 of our favorite workouts that will have you on your way to building lean muscle.

Don't forget that in order to help your muscles grow, you'll more than likely have to increase your daily caloric intake and make sure that you're recovering (yup, sleep is essential). Check out the muscle-building workouts ahead . . .

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A Total-Body Beginner Weightlifting Routine
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A Total-Body Beginner Weightlifting Routine

If you're new to strength training, start with this beginner weightlifting workout.

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Improve Your Endurance and Build Muscle With This 5-Move Kettlebell Workout
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Improve Your Endurance and Build Muscle With This 5-Move Kettlebell Workout

Grab a kettlebell (or a pair of dumbbells) and get ready to work your entire body with this strength workout.

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A Dumbbell Workout For Stronger Arms, Abs, and Legs
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A Dumbbell Workout For Stronger Arms, Abs, and Legs

This basic dumbbell workout will have you on your way to stronger arms, abs, and legs.

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A Metabolism-Boosting Workout to Burn Fat and Build Muscle
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A Metabolism-Boosting Workout to Burn Fat and Build Muscle

Strength training is one of the best ways to boost your metabolism, burn fat, and build muscle. If that aligns with your goals, try this metabolism-boosting workout.

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A Conditioning Workout to Burn Fat and Build Muscle
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A Conditioning Workout to Burn Fat and Build Muscle

It won't take long to feel every muscle in your body working with this 30-minute conditioning workout.

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A 5-Move Total-Body Dumbbell Workout For Beginners
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A 5-Move Total-Body Dumbbell Workout For Beginners

Learn the basics and build muscle with this five-move total-body workout.

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A 45-Minute Workout to Strengthen Your Arms, Legs, and Abs
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A 45-Minute Workout to Strengthen Your Arms, Legs, and Abs

Work your entire body with this 45-minute full-body workout.

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A 4-Week Workout Plan to Get Back in Shape and Build Muscle
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A 4-Week Workout Plan to Get Back in Shape and Build Muscle

If your goal is to get back in shape and start building muscle, this four-week beginner workout plan is what you need.

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A Fat-Burning and Muscle-Building Workout Plan
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A Fat-Burning and Muscle-Building Workout Plan

Take your workouts to the next level with this four-week workout plan.