You may not know it, but stretch marks are not just a side effect of pregnancy. In fact bodybuilders tend to get them as well. When muscle mass is put on very quickly the skin can't keep up and tears instead of stretching. These tiny tears are actually scars commonly referred to as stretch marks.
The stretch marks are more common in bodybuilders who use steroids because muscle growth occurs at such a rapid pace (though the stretch marks are not necessarily indicative of the use of steroids). On the one hand, building muscles lets a guy look their best, but on the other hand it causes the appearance of stretch marks which can be quite ugly.
In my opinion, the only true cure for stretch marks is to avoid them in the first place by maintaining a relatively stable weight. In other words, not to bulk up to an unreasonable degree. The practice of "bulking up", which is increasing a large amount of body weight in the form of muscle and fat in an attempt to gain net muscle over the long term, is an invitation to develop stretch marks. Gain lean mass slowly and never get fat.
Stretch marks are not cause by sweat or a strenuous workout as some falsely believe. Additionally men can certainly get them too, contrary to what some think. If you don't change the behavior that is causing the stretch marks, then they will only continue or get worse.
You can try out one of the many stretch mark creams that can be bought online and in stores. They are designed to fill in the scarred tissue by replenishing your skin with elastin and collagen.
The best you can do is wear or stretch marks proudly as a reward for your hard work. They demonstrate that you are building muscle at such a feverish pace that your skin couldn't keep up. In any event don't let them get you down and enjoy your new physique. - 15343
The stretch marks are more common in bodybuilders who use steroids because muscle growth occurs at such a rapid pace (though the stretch marks are not necessarily indicative of the use of steroids). On the one hand, building muscles lets a guy look their best, but on the other hand it causes the appearance of stretch marks which can be quite ugly.
In my opinion, the only true cure for stretch marks is to avoid them in the first place by maintaining a relatively stable weight. In other words, not to bulk up to an unreasonable degree. The practice of "bulking up", which is increasing a large amount of body weight in the form of muscle and fat in an attempt to gain net muscle over the long term, is an invitation to develop stretch marks. Gain lean mass slowly and never get fat.
Stretch marks are not cause by sweat or a strenuous workout as some falsely believe. Additionally men can certainly get them too, contrary to what some think. If you don't change the behavior that is causing the stretch marks, then they will only continue or get worse.
You can try out one of the many stretch mark creams that can be bought online and in stores. They are designed to fill in the scarred tissue by replenishing your skin with elastin and collagen.
The best you can do is wear or stretch marks proudly as a reward for your hard work. They demonstrate that you are building muscle at such a feverish pace that your skin couldn't keep up. In any event don't let them get you down and enjoy your new physique. - 15343
About the Author:
For more details on stretch marks from bodybuilding and how to get rid of them, go to the beginners bodybuilding website.