The ability to build lean muscle depends on the right combination of diet, exercise and correct supplementation. For some top muscle building tips, we caught up with Shameen Adams, who is known to drop his body fat below 3% when competing in fitness competitions. In other words, he is Cape Town’s ultimate authority on what is required to build high quality lean muscle mass. 1. Insert Shameen, you’ve got a fantastic physique and I’m sure you have dedicated a lot of time into getting where you are today. How intense is bodybuilding really and what sacrifices does one have to make to build a physique like yours? 2. Shameen — take us through your weekly gym program. How important is weight training and how often should you be training each muscle group? 3. Shameen – Now essentially you want to produce the gains your workouts stimulate. What kind of foods are vital for muscle growth? 4. Gareth – So it’s fair to say good solid nutrition is the cornerstone of every good bodybuilding program. How often and how much should a bodybuilder be eating?