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- 5 New Ways to Workout - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Sean BarkerIt's time to stop being a workout slave to your old school workout routines and time to break away from the crowd by doing the opposite of what they are doing. The results just might surprise you. The idea of these workout tips came to me while watching one of the classic episodes of Seinfeld, ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Is Achieving a Muscle Pump or Burn During Weight Training Workout Sets Necessary for Muscle Gain? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany bodybuilders who wish to build significant levels of muscle mass aim to achieve a muscle pump or burn during their weight training workout sets, with the feeling that such a sensation is indicative of muscle fatigue and breakdown, therefore improving the chances for muscle gain. ...
Views: 3944 - Does Lagging Muscle Mass in the Chest Necessitate Weight Training Pre-Exhaustion? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the most popular muscle groups to focus upon is the chest, with many bodybuilders seeking significant muscle mass in the pecs through performing many sets of heavy bench pressing. Despite most weight lifting routines centering upon the bench press as the main upper body muscle building ...
Views: 2400 - Is A Spotter Necessary For Significant Muscle Gain When Weight Training Alone? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the most important bodybuilding concepts for maximum muscle building is failure, where a bodybuilder takes a certain weight lifting exercise to the point where no additional repetitions are possible, and this requires some form of spotting on certain exercises, especially those involving ...
Views: 6605 - Can Weight Training Build A Perfectly Shaped Biceps Muscle? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany bodybuilders seem to focus upon developing two muscle groups beyond all others, with the abs and biceps becoming the sole goal of many weight lifting workout routines, often to the detriment of total body development. The biceps are an especially sought after muscle group due to becoming a ...
Views: 2014 - Are Healthy Fats a Helpful Bodybuilding Diet Aid for Muscle Gain? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Francesco CastanoThe explosion of the health industry in recent years has spawned research in natural nutrients that can serve to improve health and well being, with one of the most widely publicized being Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), which are healthy fats that have been shown to reduce cholesterol, enhance ...
Views: 1303 - Are Common Weight Gain Diet Plans Detrimental to Bodybuilding Results? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Francesco CastanoNumerous bodybuilders pursue weight lifting to enhance self confidence levels, with some being overweight and needing both muscle gain and fat loss, while many others begin the process significantly below what they feel is a comfortable body weight, and because they consider themselves to be ...
Views: 1139 - Do Short Rest Periods Between Weight Training Sets Promote Greater Muscle Gain? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the many bodybuilding variables that weight lifters must consider when constructing an effective workout program is rest between sets, with some feeling that short rest periods promote a greater amount of muscle overload, leading to superior muscle gains. This idea is based on the ...
Views: 4576(1 vote) - Are Bodybuilders Burning Muscle Mass With Aerobic Activity? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Francesco CastanoA large number of bodybuilders are perplexed regarding the role of aerobic activity, with some feeling that such effort is necessary to control body fat levels, while others embracing the idea that cardiovascular exercise will in effect either burn away muscle mass, or limit future muscle ...
Views: 2220 - Is Weight Training In Morning Hours More Beneficial For Muscle Gain? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the most frequently asked bodybuilding questions involves the best time to train, with many wondering if morning weight lifting sessions are superior for muscle growth. In fact, numerous bodybuilders make the effort to wake up early in the morning to perform their weight lifting ...
Views: 7285 - Do High Rep Bodybuilding Workouts Promote Muscle Definition? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the most sought after bodybuilding goals is definition, where body fat is shed so that muscles appear far more visibly impressive, yet exactly how is such a goal achieved while maintaining precious muscle mass? This question has left many bodybuilders confused and extremely frustrated as ...
Views: 5015(1 vote) - Are Isolation Weight Lifting Exercises a Waste of Time for Maximum Muscle Building? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Francesco CastanoA popular bodybuilding notion asserts the superiority of compound weight lifting exercises as compared with isolation movements; proponents claim that the most efficient method of training involves choosing weight lifting exercises that involve the greatest number of muscle groups. Moreover, ...
Views: 3523 - Is the Low Carbohydrate Diet an Effective Muscle Building Tool? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the most important factors in achieving bodybuilding success is muscle definition, which is directly linked to body fat percentage, and a factor that makes bodybuilding a challenge for many. In the hunt for the perfectly defined physique, carbohydrates receive a fair amount of criticism ...
Views: 1142 - Consistency is the Key to Fitness - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerThis article not only applies to achieving your body shaping goals but it also shows how if affects your whole life. To make progress in the gym you have to focus on consistency. No matter how good your current training program may be or how perfect a diet your have planned to follow, none it ...
Views: 4876 - How is Your ROM? Range of Motion is Critical For Building Muscle - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf your not sure what I mean by ROM, its Range of Motion. This is the complete range that you perform every exercise from start to finish. But how many people get carried away with increasing the weight they lift only to sacrifice the proper exercise execution in which the exercise should be ...
Views: 1365 - How to Build a Home Gym on a Budget - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerYou don't need to buy an expensive gym membership so you can use all those complicated machines to get in shape. People were building muscle and burning fat long before any of those strange looking machines were invented. You don't need to buy an expensive gym membership so you can use all ...
Views: 1270 - Dynamite Delts - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf one muscle group caps off a physique more any other it has to be the deltoid muscles. A wide pair of shoulders gives that aesthetic appeal creating a V-taper while making your waist look smaller than it actually is. Any type of movement requiring the upper body uses the shoulders for ...
Views: 1032 - Are Free Weights Superior to Machines for Bodybuilding Muscle Gains? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Francesco CastanoA seeming consensus exists among bodybuilding experts regarding the superiority of free weights compared with machines for building muscle mass, to the point where machines have been defined by dedicated bodybuilders as virtually worthless for those seeking maximum muscle building. Furthermore, ...
Views: 2527 - Are Bodybuilding Supplements the Easy Road to Muscle Building? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Francesco CastanoWhenever the term "natural bodybuilding" is mentioned, those who participate in such a hobby think of grueling weight lifting workout sessions and disciplined bodybuilding diet routines, but one additional variable, supplementation, is deemed a requirement for any individual to succeed in ...
Views: 1209 - How to Use Visualization to Build Strength and Muscle Mass - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Derek ManuelIf you are reading this right now, I want you to raise your hand as high as you can. Go ahead and do it right now if you haven't already, I am going to make an important point here. OK, keeping your hand as high as you can, I want you now to raise your hand a little bit higher. What's my point? ...
Views: 2185 - Building Muscle without Emptying Your Wallet - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Derek ManuelIt's actually a lot easier then most people think to gain muscle and lose fat without losing your money. As long as you understand the basics of building muscle and you ignore all the marketing hype about the latest and greatest supplement or workout equipment, then you can expect to add working ...
Views: 1369 - How to Gain Weight for a Teen - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Derek ManuelLearning how to gain weight for a teen means discipline in all areas, weight training, dieting, getting enough rest, and supplementation. In the teenage years, if you find yourself having a hard time gaining weight, there are a few special things you have to pay attention to that older and more ...
Views: 10400 - How to Gain Weight the Healthy Way - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Derek ManuelMost people are aware of the fact that some people gain weight easier then others. Depending on several factors, such as age, body type, metabolism speed, and daily activity level, you will either have an easier or harder time then others gaining weight. Assuming you want to learn how to gain ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - What Causes Muscle Growth? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerEven with today's technology, everything is still not completely understood on what causes muscle growth. There are actually a whole series of biological processes that are triggered after hard, heavy weight training. These processes work together to repair the muscle fiber and produce an ...
Views: 2181(1 vote) - Armed and Dangerous - Arm Workout - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerAlong with getting a big chest, most men who start weight training want big arms. Also, one of the main trouble spots for women is the back of the arm, the tricep muscle. f you ask someone to show you their muscles they will usually roll up their sleeve and flex their bicep. But what most ...
Views: 2013 - 5 Exercises You Shouldn't Be Doing - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerOld habits are hard to break. But if you keep doing these 5 old school exercises you will be breaking more than old habits. 1. Leg extensions - Unfortunately this exercise seems to be the extent of most guys leg training. Probably because sitting down and pumping out reps of quad extensions ...
Views: 1570 - Why High Volume Weight Training Workouts Can Prevent Muscle Gain - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Francesco CastanoAny individual who has pursued bodybuilding with the goal of substantially enhancing lean muscle mass knows that volume is one of the most important factors in producing such results. Most who understand the effectiveness of higher volume weight training workout sessions find themselves ...
Views: 3055 - Are Music and TV the Cure to Muscle Building Boredom? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany bodybuilders who have been training for muscle gains realize that weight training workout sessions can become quite mentally difficult to sustain, especially during high volume periods, and this emotional battle causes many to abandon the bodybuilding process before substantial results are ...
Views: 962 - 10 Tips to Change Your Body - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerDo you want to change your body and finally get fit for life? Well, lets keep things simple. If you just followed these 10 tips on a consistent basis, you can transform your body to tip-top shape. 1. Perform cardiovascular/aerobic exercise 3-5 times a week (To get a lean physique you need to ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - How to Train Your Abs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerThis article will give you the truth to achieving awesome abs to show off during the summer months. There are three main points to consider to achieve awesome abdominals. 1. Abdominal training 2. Diet 3. Cardiovascular exercise This article will focus on number one, abdominal training. Once ...
Views: 2627(1 vote) - Post-Workout is the Time For Building Muscle - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerYour body is like a sponge after a hard workout. Most nutrients you consume get soaked up by your body for energy replenishment and muscle repair. To maximize muscle glycogen stores, carbohydrate rich foods should be consumed immediately after exercising. To maximize muscle glycogen stores, ...
Views: 1332 - Weight Training without a Workout Partner - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Francesco CastanoBodybuilding is a hobby that requires significant weight training discipline and consistency, and many feel that having a partner with similar goals can increase mental focus and enhance the effectiveness of each weight lifting workout. This theory is true for many, but there are also some who ...
Views: 2898 - To Gym Or Not To Gym For Muscle Gain and Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany who pursue muscle building or weight loss feel that joining a gym is a prerequisite, and so, following a rather calorie friendly December, thousands crowd the lobbies of local gyms, signing up for a 3+ year membership, believing that they’ve just taken the first step towards a bodybuilding ...
Views: 1012 - Strength & Growth - The Foundation of All Body Transformations! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from James CiprianiAre you frustrated with busting your butt in the gym hour after hour, month after month, and year after year with little or no results to show for it? Are you frustrated with all of the conflicting information about how to train? I AM PROMISING YOU RIGHT NOW THAT IF YOU FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE TO A ...
Views: 1367 - Why Heavy Bodybuilding Workout Sessions Can Lead To Frequent Muscle Injuries - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany bodybuilders believe that using extremely heavy weights for their weight lifting workout sessions will lead to superior results when compared with a higher rep workout focus, and this theory is correct to a degree. Heavy weight and lower rep bodybuilding sessions do produce larger, more ...
Views: 1541 - Do Bodybuilding Genetics Limit Muscle Gain and Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Francesco CastanoUnrealistic expectations have proven to be the downfall of many who pursue muscle building or fat loss, as bodybuilding far too often becomes a pursuit of transforming into someone else, as opposed to maximizing the individual genetic potential that each of us has been granted. We may ...
Views: 2456 - Pumping The Muscles With Bee Pollen - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTo achieve a toned and well-sculpted body through muscle building, proper exercises with the right equipments, an obliging diet as well as a good muscle building supplement are essential. Muscle building requires specific workouts especially for the major muscle groups such as the abdominis, the ...
Views: 1753 - Pumping The Muscles With Bee Pollen - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTo achieve a toned and well-sculpted body through muscle building, proper exercises with the right equipments, an obliging diet as well as a good muscle building supplement are essential. Muscle building requires specific workouts especially for the major muscle groups such as the abdominis, the ...
Views: 5864 - Get a Grip on Muscles by Understanding the Muscle System - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMuscle building can one of the most rewarding hobbies. Not will it only give you an attractive physique but it will also have tremendous benefits on your overall health, weight loss and weight maintenance. A lean, well-sculpted muscle is certainly appealing to the eyes, and contrary to what many ...
Views: 586 - Getting A Grip On The Muscles By Understanding The Muscle System - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMuscle building can one of the most rewarding hobbies. Not will it only give you an attractive physique but it will also have tremendous benefits on your overall health, weight loss and weight maintenance. A lean, well-sculpted muscle is certainly appealing to the eyes, and contrary to what many ...
Views: 812 - How to Stay Lean and Ripped - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Claude AnthonyDo you want just another “average body fat” body or are do you want a super lean and ripped body. Exercise and weight loss are the keys to getting super-lean and ripped. But have you been able to accomplish it and keep it? The problem is body fat. Body fat can be stubborn! And if you’re like ...
Views: 5046 - 3 Things Skinny Guys Should Never Do - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Jago HolmesBeing skinny and having very low body fat levels in every day life is a great thing. You tend to look pretty good in most clothes, you don’t have to choose clothes that hide your lumps and bumps. You generally have more energy and it isn’t such a challenge simply moving around each day as it is ...
Views: 4624 - How to Build Big Biceps - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Tony SchwartzBig biceps are one of the most desired body parts of bodybuilders and recreational exercisers, and with good reason. While washboard abs and firm pecs are nice, the arms are one of the most easily displayed muscles, whether in a tank top or short-sleeve shirt, the arms are visible to ...
Views: 1159 - Programs for Gaining Muscle - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Tony SchwartzGaining muscle can be a difficult process for anybody, but if you attempt to do it without a well designed nutrition and exercise program you are just asking for poor gains. I am sure this is something you have heard before, and it is really pretty obvious when you think about it. But what ...
Views: 783 - Muscle Building Books - Truth About Muscle Building Books - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from JD DeanThere are tons of affordable muscle building books on the market that can help you reach your goals. It can be difficult to find a muscle building routine that can work for you that is also affordable. Using cheap books on muscle building can help you to find that perfect routine. These books ...
Views: 1190 - Bodybuilding Athletically - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you have been working out to gain muscle mass for awhile you may find yourself getting bored with the monotony of lifting weights. The basic fact is that working out in a gym with heavy iron several times per week can take its toll on your mental state. To avoid this issue it is important ...
Views: 868 - Get Stronger and Gain Muscle Growth - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you have been training seriously for a few years then you have probably come to the realization that there is a great correlation between getting stronger and getting bigger. Just take a glance at weightlifters, powerlifters, and strongmen to see some convincing examples of this ...
Views: 781 - How To Lose Extra Body Fat By Doing Less Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Paul RodgersAlthough low intensity aerobics will help people get started and lose some weight it ultimately boils down to intensity if you want to see consistent weight loss and improvement in sports skills, Interval Training is the real deal. In fact, one research study found that interval training burns ...
Views: 990 - Gain Muscle Mass Fast With These 3 Meals - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the best benefits of being on a strict nutrition plan is having a cheat meal. There is nothing better than leaving the stress of counting calories and protein behind while you just eat for pleasure at one meal. Cheat meals are as much about the mental benefits as they are about the ...
Views: 2097 - Strength Training Increases Physical Performance - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Paul RodgersStrength training is so vital to every day life because it can help maintain the muscular balance of the body. No matter what your goals are, strength training is an important component of your exercise program and it's never too late to start. Despite its reputation as a "guy" or "jock" thing, ...
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