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Pre-Workout Ramblings From A Dedicated Bodybuilder

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

It's exactly 5:55pm. I'm sitting in front of my computer, choking down a bowl of tuna. I have a bottle of water beside me and am preparing for my 7pm workout: back and biceps. I don't particularly enjoy the taste of tuna; in fact, I don't like it in the least. But one can provides me with 30 grams of solid muscle-building protein, and that's why I eat it. I don't eat it for the taste; I eat it for the effect. And nothing tastes better than looking in the mirror to see massive, ripped muscles. I want a physique that demands respect, and I'll do whatever I need to get it. As I sit here and write this, my stomach churns with butterflies. Why? It's because tonight I must put forth the best back and bicep workout I've ever performed. If I don't, I will not grow, plain and simple. The entire basis for gaining muscle size and strength is progression, and if I don't progress, I'll have to wait an entire week to get another chance. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> nalewanyj]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

The Critical Importance Of A Proper Weightlifting Warmup

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most costly mistakes that I see in the gym week in and week out is that the majority of lifters fail to recognize the importance of a proper warmup. Some lifters perform a wimpy, worthless warmup that consists of 1 set of 20 reps using the weight of the bar, and others neglect the warmup process altogether. There are two main reasons why a proper warmup will serve you well both in the short and long term: 1) A proper warmup will increase the amount of weight that you are able to lift during your actual workout, thereby maximizing muscle stimulation and growth. 2) A proper warmup will greatly decrease your chances of injury. Now I don’t know about you, but to me that looks like two perfectly good reasons to spend a simple 15-20 minutes before each workout properly warming up. Don’t you agree? Good, now let me explain what a proper warm-up should consist of. The first component of a proper warmup consists of 5 minutes of light cardiovascular activity. You can choose any basic piece of cardio equipment to perform this such as a recumbent bike, rowing machine or treadmill. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> nalewanyj]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

Catapult Your Muscle Gains With Proper Post-Workout Nutrition

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The post-workout period is without a doubt the most critical time to take advantage of proper muscle-building nutrition. We’ll define the post workout period as the 3 hours that immediately follow an intense workout. It is during this time when the body is most primed for nutrient absorption and the muscles will literally act like a sponge, soaking up everything you present them with. By feeding your body with the proper nutrients from both whole foods and supplements during this all-too important time frame you will greatly increase your muscle gains and improve your recovery time. Let’s take a quick look at what needs to be accomplished after an intense workout: 1) Muscle breakdown must be minimized and the body must be put back into an anabolic, muscle-building state. 2) Blood sugar and glycogen levels must be restored. 3) Free radicals must be neutralized. 4) The muscles must be fed with proper nutrients to facilitate recovery and growth. This can be accomplished by consuming 2 special “post-workout meals”. The first meal should be consumed entirely in liquid form. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> nalewanyj]]> body building]]> postworkout]]> post-workout]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

Do Bodybuilders Really Need Supplements?

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

To supplement or not to supplement? That is the question, and an important one at that. Do bodybuilders really need supplements? Let’s examine that question. The first thing to look at when trying to answer the million-dollar question about supplements (with the ever-increasing revenues of the supplement industry I should more accurately call it a “billion-dollar question”) is what do we define as “need”? The question seems to be, “do we really need supplements”? But the answer to that completely depends upon what it is that we do or do not need them for. Let’s examine a couple of different definitions. “Do bodybuilders need supplements to become bigger and stronger?” The answer to this question? No! Regardless of what the million-dollar supplement companies would have you believe, supplementation is not mandatory in the pursuit of increased muscle mass and strength. Anyone who trains hard and focuses on consuming adequate amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fats from whole foods can and will see a significant increase in muscle size and strength. Do you think that serious lifters back in the 1940’s were pounding back “Ultra-Cell-Volumizing Fruit Punch Creatine Cocktails” after their workouts? **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> nalewanyj]]> supplements]]> supplementation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

Multivitamins: A Necessary Muscle-Building Supplement Or A Waste Of Cash?

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most currently debated issues in the supplement industry is in relation to the consumption of multivitamins and the role that they play in enhancing overall health both in and out of the gym. Can bodybuilders benefit by supplementing with extra vitamins and minerals? Let’s review some basic biology as well as the function of each specific vitamin in order to find the answer… In the grand scheme of things, your body is basically one giant mass of chemical reactions. Each of these individual reactions is fueled by small proteins called enzymes, which work by lowering the amount of energy that is needed for a specific reaction to occur. Enzymes require the use of a “co-enzyme” which alters its shape and allows it to perform its job properly. Co-enzymes are also referred to as vitamins. So when it all comes down it, vitamins are needed to fuel the thousands of chemical reactions going on within your body at all times. Not only does this play an important role in overall metabolism and body health, but it also plays a vital part in the muscle-building process. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> multivitamins]]> multivitamins]]> nalewanyj]]> vitamins]]> minerals]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

The Dramatic Muscle-Building Benefits Of Glutamine

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in the human body and is arguably the most important in the process of building muscle and gaining strength. It can be found naturally in food sources such as beans, poultry, fish and dairy products, but in order to consume a highly beneficial amount you should probably consider buying it in powdered form as a nutritional supplement. Most serious weightlifters and bodybuilders would consider glutamine as one of the most important supplements out there, and for good reason. What exactly does glutamine do, and how is this beneficial to the muscle growth process? Glutamine is best known for being an “anti-catabolic” agent. What this means is that rather than directly promoting the growth of new muscle tissue, glutamine works by preserving the muscle tissue that you have already built. You see, muscle breakdown is occurring all the time. This naturally happens when you train intensely, when you don’t provide your body with enough protein or during the time that you are sleeping. This process is completely naturally and is to be expected. However, if you are training and eating properly, then your body is also synthesizing new muscle tissue throughout the day. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> glutamine]]> nalewanyj]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

3 Reasons Why Bodybuilders Need More Fiber

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Most people understand that fiber plays an important role in the overall health and wellness of the body, but this form of carbohydrate is actually quite beneficial to bodybuilders as well. Fiber is found in the cell walls of plants and can be obtained from food sources such as fruits, vegetables, oat bran, beans, grains and psyllium. Because of its chemical structure, fiber is indigestible to humans and remains completely intact as it travels through the body. It is actually a carbohydrate, but acts differently since it cannot be broken down into its basic glucose building blocks. If fiber can’t even be digested, what could possibly make it so important to bodybuilders? Well, even though fiber is considered a “nonessential” nutrient, it still plays an important role in building muscle, gaining strength and maintaining your overall health. Fiber is most well known for its ability to induce regular bowel movements. Why is this so important to bodybuilders? Well, since you are trying to build as much muscle as possible, you will probably be consuming at least one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight each day. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fiber]]> nalewanyj]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

8 Sure-Fire Mental Techniques For Blocking Out Training Discomfort

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Let’s face it; intense weight training is no easy task. It’s no secret that if you want to see dramatic results in both muscle size and strength, you must be willing to push yourself to the limit every time you enter the gym. This is one of the biggest reasons why most people don’t see the muscle-building results they desire; they just plain don’t train hard enough. And why don’t they? Here’s why… It’s painful. It’s uncomfortable. It’s downright gut wrenching. Too bad, so sad, my friend, because if you want real muscle gains then you’ll have to rise above and conquer the natural feeling of pain that is associated with intense sessions in the gym. Luckily there are a few special techniques you can use to “mentally numb” these feelings and to blast through the pain barriers that separate you from the gains you deserve. Give some of the following methods a try and I think you’ll be pleased with the results: 1) Life-Threatening Situations - In the middle of your set, transport yourself to a life-or-death situation where your life or someone else's life depends on your ability to move the weight. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> nalewanyj]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

Why Your Muscle Pumps Have Nothing To Do With Your Muscle Gains

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Your back is firmly planted on the bench as you wrap your chalked hands around the cold, steel bar. Your training partner helps you un-rack the weight as you power the bar up and down, squeezing your chest and triceps on each grueling rep. You complete your 6 repetitions, re-rack the bar and stand up. Your chest feels tight and engorged with blood. You take a look in the mirror, thrilled with how full and vascular your pecs appear. You feel strong, powerful, healthy and motivated to blast through the rest of your workout with your newly achieved “pump”. Let’s face it, a pump feels incredible. For those of you who aren’t quite sure what I’m talking about, a pump is the feeling that you get as blood becomes trapped inside your muscle tissue as a result of resistance training. The muscles will swell up and increase in size, vascularity and tightness. There is certainly nothing wrong with achieving a pump in the gym, and it is simply a natural result of intense weight training. However, contrary to what the majority of weightlifters may think, a pump is in no way indicative of a successful workout. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> nalewanyj]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.' You can learn more by visiting his website: http://www.MuscleGainTruth.com/

The 5 Golden Rules Of Staying Injury-Free In The Gym

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Let’s face it; if you want to get big, you have to train big. Entering to the gym and simply going through the motions without a sweat just isn’t going to get the job done. You have to overload those muscles with heavy weight and high intensity if you want to see real results. This is without a doubt the most effective means of stimulating muscular growth. Muscles grow due to a natural adaptive survival response, and if you don’t give them a damn good reason to grow, well, they won’t. While training hard and heavy may be awesome for your muscles, it can be trouble for the health of your joints and connective tissue. This is simply the reality of intense weight training, and while there are no guarantees that you will be able to completely avoid getting injured, you can certainly take specific steps to lessen the chance. An injury is the absolute last thing you could ever hope for, as it will stop you dead in your muscle-building tracks. Most serious weightlifters will experience some form of injury at one time or another throughout their training careers. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

2 Simple Steps To Ripped Summertime Muscles

Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Summer is on the horizon, and the time has come to kick back and relax under the sun. It’s time for beach days, barbecues and pool parties, and for any serious weightlifter these activities also mean one thing: it’s time for the shirts to come off and to showcase that rock-solid physique they’ve been working on all year. No one wants to be walking around with a soft, smooth and flabby body, and for the next month or two, all of those serious lifters will be shifting into “get ripped” mode. How do they usually go about this? They lighten up the weights and perform higher reps. This has always been a widely accepted method of “cutting down” and if you ask most trainers in the gym they’ll tell you that “heavy weights bulk up the muscle and lighter weights define the muscle”. Do you want to know the reality behind the “light weight and high reps” method of obtaining a ripped and defined physique? It is completely, totally and utterly DEAD WRONG. It couldn’t be farther from the truth. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

Massive Shoulders In A Matter Of Minutes

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500

If you’re looking to develop an impressive, muscular physique, well-developed shoulders are an absolute must. Thick, round “cannon ball delts” will make your upper body appear wide and powerful and will help immensely in creating the v-tapered look that all bodybuilders strive for. Many serious lifters will argue that underneath clothes, muscular shoulders make the greatest contribution toward the overall appearance of the upper body. The shoulder is a 3-headed muscle that performs the function of lifting and rotating the arm. It consists of the anterior region (the front), the medial region (the middle) and the posterior region (the rear). These heads can be stimulated in the gym using two different movements: an overhead press and a raise. The overhead press is the meat and potatoes of effective shoulder training. There isn’t a single lift out there that can match the incredible shoulder-stimulating effect of a basic overhead pressing movement. Both a barbell and a dumbbell can be used for this exercise, but dumbbells are the best overall choice. Dumbbells allow you to move through a more natural range of motion and also don’t allow one arm to cheat for the other. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

The King Of All Upper Body Exercises

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Okay, so you’re looking to pack on some serious muscle mass, right? You want to build a ripped, rock-solid physique that demands respect and turns heads everywhere you go, correct? Good. In this article I’m going to talk to you about one single exercise that will help you achieve that powerful body quicker than you ever thought possible. No, it’s not a bench press or a barbell curl. It doesn’t involve cables or chrome machines. You won’t need a swiss ball or any other fancy gym gadgets. All you need is a good old-fashioned barbell and a flat surface. Load the bar with as much weight as you can handle and pick it up off the ground while keeping your back straight. Sounds simple enough, right? I’m talking, of course, about the undisputed king of all upper body exercises: the deadlift. If you’re looking to pile as much lean muscle mass onto your frame as humanly possibly in the shortest period of time, the deadlift is your best friend in the entire world. That’s the good news. The bad news is that deadlifts are without a doubt one of the most painful and discomforting exercises you will ever come across. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

10 Simple Steps To Skyrocket Your Natural Testosterone Production

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500

There are many factors that determine how much muscle a person can ultimately build. Training intensity, nutrition, supplementation and rest; these are just a few of the many variables that will contribute to your overall muscle-building “bottom line”. Another major factor in this giant equation is your body’s natural levels of the anabolic hormone testosterone. Quite simply, testosterone is the most important muscle-building hormone in your body and is one of the limiting factors that determines how much muscle a person can build. Here is just a small handful of the many amazing benefits that increased testosterone levels will provide you with: - Increased muscle size and strength. - Decreased body fat levels. - Increased sex drive and sexual endurance. - Improved mood. - Decreased levels of "bad" cholesterol. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well it is, and I’m going to show you exactly how to achieve all of these benefits step by step. Before I do that, let’s cover some basic biology so that we’re all on the same page here. **End Summary** Topics: ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

4 Harmful Muscle-Building Myths Uncovered

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

If you’re serious about making a solid commitment to a muscle-building program, you need to be very careful of who you take advice from. Bodybuilding and fitness is literally a multi-billion dollar industry with new websites popping up every single day. Many of the so-called “experts” out there really don’t have a clue of what they’re talking about and are only motivated by pushing expensive pills, powders and “miracle programs” on you that you don’t really need. If you don’t watch your step you may end up falling for some fatal muscle-building pitfalls that will literally destroy your gains and prevent you from ever achieving the impressive, muscular physique you desire. In this article I’m going to expose 4 very common muscle-building myths in order to keep you on the proper path to the mind-blowing muscle and strength gains you deserve. Myth #1: In order to build muscle, you must achieve a "pump" during your workout. The greater the pump you achieve, the more muscle you will build. For those of you who are just starting out, a “pump” is the feeling that you get as blood becomes trapped inside the muscle tissue when you train with weights. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

5 Reasons Why Alcohol Will Destroy Your Muscle Gains

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

I receive emails every single day from aspiring muscle-builders all over the world, and one of the most common questions I’m asked is “does drinking really affect the muscle growth process?” I’m sorry to say it, but yes, too much alcohol will almost definitely have a significant negative impact on your muscle-building results. Alcohol is far more harmful than most people think, and it’s very important that you understand how this drug (yes, alcohol is a drug) is affecting your progress. This is not an anti-drug speech, but if you’re serious about achieving a truly impressive physique, you should definitely be aware of the 5 main ways that alcohol is slowing down your gains… 1) It negatively affects protein synthesis. Protein synthesis is the process where amino acids are joined together to form complete proteins. Excessive alcohol consumption slows this process down by up to 20%, and since your muscles are made up of protein, you can see how this is a problem. 2) It lowers testosterone levels and increases estrogen. Testosterone is the most important muscle-building hormone in your body. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

The Perfect Rep Range For Building Muscle

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

No matter what you read or who you talk to, everyone has their own opinion of what the "perfect" rep range should be to allow for maximum muscle stimulation and growth. In this article I’m going to clear up the confusion once and for all and teach you the truth about choosing the most effective rep range for optimal muscle-building results. Sets that utilize heavy weight and low reps are without a doubt the most effective means of stimulating muscle growth. For every set you perform in the gym, you should utilize a rep range of 5 to 7. This means that for every set you perform, the weight should be light enough that you can complete 5 reps in good form, but heavy enough that you cannot complete more than 7. What's so special about 5 to 7, you ask? Well… 1) Each set will only last between 20-30 seconds. Maximizing your muscle gains is all about intensity and efficiency. By utilizing a lower rep range, your sets will only last a short period of time, allowing you to generate 100% mental focus and effort. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

Gain More Muscle By Training Less Often

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The more work you put into something, the better results you will achieve. This has always been a widely accepted truth that applies to many areas of life. The harder you study, the better grades you will achieve. The more time you spend fine-tuning your athletic skills, the better athlete you will become. The longer you spend learning to play an instrument, the better musician you will become. Therefore, it only makes sense that the more time you spend in the gym, the stronger and more muscular your physique will become, correct? Contrary to what you might think, the answer to this question is a gigantic, definite, absolute no! It is in this area of bodybuilding that conventional wisdom goes straight out the window, down the street and around the corner. I know what you might be asking yourself… “What? Spending less time in the gym will actually make me bigger and stronger?” Yes! It really will, and when we examine the muscle-growth process from its most basic roots, it becomes quite clear why this is the case. Every single process that occurs within the human body is centered around keeping you alive and healthy. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

How To Build A Massive Pair Of Arms

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

It’s no secret that every serious lifter out there desires an impressive pair of strong, muscular arms. Who wouldn’t be happy with tall, peaking biceps sitting on top of rock-hard, horse-shoe-shaped triceps? Who wouldn’t love to have a pair of ripped, well-developed guns forcefully bursting through the sleeves of their shirt? While developing muscular arms is usually at the top of many peoples’ agenda, the reality is that the majority of lifters out there have a very poor understanding of how to properly train their arms for maximum gains. In order to gain the proper insight into effectively stimulating arm growth, we must first recognize three basic truths: 1) Relatively speaking, the biceps and triceps are small muscle groups. 2) The biceps receive heavy stimulation during all basic pulling movements for the back. 3) The triceps receive heavy stimulation during all basic pressing movements for the chest and shoulders. What do these 3 points tell us about effective arm training? The most important thing for you to realize is this: For maximum gains in muscle size and strength, the biceps and triceps require only a very small amount of direct stimulation! **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

8 Proven Strategies For Maximum Muscle Gains

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

There is so much conflicting information out there when it comes to the topic of building muscle, and sometimes it can be very difficult to know where to start. If you’re an average beginner looking for some basic guidelines to follow in the gym, the following 8 points will start you off on the right track. 1) Train With Weights and Focus On Compound, Free Weight Movements. If you want to make solid, noteworthy gains in muscle size and strength, you absolutely must train with free weights and focus on basic, compound exercises. A compound exercise is any lift that stimulates more than one muscle group at a time. Examples of these lifts are the squat, deadlift, bench press, chin up, barbell row, overhead press, dip and lunge. Compound movements allow you to handle the most weight and will stimulate the greatest amount of total muscle fibers. 2) Be Prepared To Train Hard. One of the biggest factors that separates those who make modest gains from those who make serious gains is their level of training intensity. **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.

The Most Powerful Muscle-Building Tool Available

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The bodybuilding debates will never end. The endless arguments over how an effective muscle-building program should be structured will most likely continue until the end of time. Just scour the Internet message boards, flip through any muscle magazine or talk to the sales rep at your local supplement store. No matter who you talk to or what you read, it seems that everyone is an expert these days. If everyone is an expert, confident in their own ideas and beliefs, how can the average beginner possibly know who to listen to? He or she is instantly confronted with endless questions that seem to have no clear-cut answer. How many days should I train per week? How many sets should I perform for each muscle group? What type of rep range should I be using? What are the most effective exercises for stimulating muscle growth? How long should my workouts last? These questions go on and on until he or she is eventually led to believe that building muscle is an infinitely complex process involving rocket-science precision and an intimate understanding of human physiology. I mean, that’s what takes to build muscle, right? Wrong! **End Summary** Topics: muscle]]> muscle building]]> bodybuilding]]> fitness]]> health]]> body building]]> weight lifting]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sean Nalewanyj is a bodybuilding expert, fitness author and writer of top-selling Internet Bodybuilding E-Book: 'The Truth About Building Muscle.