If you drink alcohol in moderation it won’t have any negative effect on your training. However if you drink too much alcohol it can put an obstacle on the muscle growth.
If you take no more than 2-3 drinks per week it won’t be harmful. In case if you are a heavy drinker you won’t be able to achieve great results from your training. It should be mentioned that alcohol as a toxin is poisonous to your body.
 The disadvantages of prolonged alcohol intake
1. Alcohol lowers your strength. It will be hard for you to lift weight necessary for the muscle growth.
2. It decreases your endurance.
3. It diminishes the ability of your body to recover. Your body will require much time for recuperation and you can feel more pain after your training.
4. Alcohol reduces the aerobic activity.
5. It slows down the fat metabolize. Your body will store more fat instead of burning it.
6. It can prevent the muscle growth.
7. Acting as a diuretic it can rebound and cause elevated water retention.
You shouldn’t forget that alcohol is a useless carbohydrate. It comprises 7 calories per gram while the normal dosage is 4 grams. As well as most carbs it provokes the release of insulin which can make your alcohol calories store as fat. You won’t be able to lose fat because of the insulin release. Also your body will receive ample glycogen from the alcohol.
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