For the bodybuilder, the frequencies and durations of training are subjects that need to be addressed effectively so that the envisaged results will be optimized. The bodybuilder also has to address various other issues including the considerations that should be weighed before selecting an appropriate training pattern and rhythm. One should know the amount of time that should be dedicated to training say in a week. From experience and the experience of other bodybuilders in the fraternity, the frequency that is required in the training process should be pegged on actual days and not on the week calendar days as we know them. In the bodybuilding training pattern there is absolutely no need to count the days in terms of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday etc. The bodybuilder should ensure that on each day that he trains he/she will work on ...

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Bodybuilders, particularly the novices, often get their careers started on the wrong footing courtesy of the poor choices that they make and this is with respect to the diet. Experience has shown that there are five common mistakes that are made in this regard and this article seeks to address these five such that future bodybuilders, and also the present ones, will know better. 1. The tendency to be impatient with diets No one ever got very far by being impatient. That is why there is a saying that ‘Patience is a virtue’. Most bodybuilders are quick to dismiss certain diets that they take up as being ineffective yet they have not allowed the body adequate time to see if the desired effects are being gained or not. For many diets, the trial period should last a minimum of three weeks or 21 ...

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Are you an intermediate or advanced bodybuilder who just can’t seem to spurn growth in your legs to keep up with that of your upper body? It’s not an uncommon condition to face. In the gyms and bodybuilding stages across the world, you’ll meet many bodybuilders who focused upon their chest and arms in the beginning years of their training, and neglected their legs. When they finally did begin training legs, their upper bodies already had a 1 to 2 year advantage in terms of overall development. They may have worked hard to bring their legs up to par, but they also kept their upper body training at the highest possible intensity. As a result, their legs may have grown, but still have not been able to reach the level of development seen on their upper ...

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The importance of doing warm ups before engaging in bodybuilding activity is of much significance but despite this fact there are many people who disregard this fact and proceed to do strenuous exercises that are taxing on the body; this is done in total oblivion to the effects imparted on the body. It is only after some time that these persons will realize their mistake and as such this article would like to preempt the occurrence of such ill effects especially to those new to bodybuilding. When a person is starting on exercise activities that are physically involving the body responds in such a manner that sees it increase the rate of respiration, and the rate of blood supply to the muscles which means that the amount of both nutrients and oxygen supplied to these locations is also increased. The body ...

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Some of the most successful and influential people of our generation sleep very little. It would make sense that a person who only sleeps for 4 hours nightly would have much more time to succeed that his or her counterparts, who crash for 7 to 9 hours nightly. Those extra 3 to 5 hours are half a workday. Men like real estate legend Donald Trump and rap mogul and producer Puff Daddy are known for their extremely short sleeping cycles. Should you try it? The right combination of recovery resources is what you should be seeking. Men like Puff Daddy and Donald Trump are able to recover from their daily requirements faster than others. Is it due to improved nutrition? It’s entirely possible. The men have the ability to have gourmet, nutritious meals ...

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Lifting at home is a terrific luxury. First off, you have every piece of equipment in the place, entirely to yourself. You can train at any hour, and you can play any style of music, as loud as you wish, as long as your housemates don’t mind. You can check your email between brutal sets, or keep an eye on your dinner cooking. Training at home saves travel time and gas money. If you have the room available, and can afford the initial investment in equipment, training at home is a winning idea. There are some drawbacks, however. Equipment can often become an issue. Even the most advanced home gyms cannot rival a commercial gym in terms of available equipment, weight, and other options. But that topic is for another article. ...

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Are you ready for a new way to improve your lagging hamstrings? It’s very likely you’ve never heard of this routine, even though you may have used it very extensively for other body parts. This is common. However, it’s time to break out of your old way of thinking and apply tried and true techniques to new areas of your physique which may be lacking. First, let’s take a look at a popular routine used to boost development of arms. This is very popular among bodybuilders of all levels, from amateurs to elite lifters. Train them twice per week – once with a larger body part, and once on their own day. The routine would look like this: Monday – Chest & Triceps Tuesday – Back & Biceps Wednesday - Shoulders Thursday – Legs Friday – Biceps ...

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Everyone knows how to do push-ups. From the moment we start PE class in elementary school, to the minute we are yelled at by our Army basic drill instructor, to those moments we wake up feeling overweight and fall to the floor for a wake-up session of push-ups and sit-ups, the push-up is the movement which is the symbol of “getting in shape”. However, most bodybuilders don’t use the movement in their routine in any meaningful way. They may drop to the ground and do a few reps when it’s time to pump up, for the beach or for a stage. But it’s extremely rare that you witness anyone, in any gym, using the push-up. This is a mistake. The push-up is actually a very useful movement, and one that can be used as ...

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It was the great Tom Platz who is credited with pioneering the use of front squats on a mainstream basis in the 1970s and 80s. You may have heard of the guy. While his upper body was considered only slightly above average by professional bodybuilding standards, his legs were world-class. To this day, bodybuilders have failed to match the exact level of size, thickness, and muscularity that Platz achieved. Some have offered the same level of size he had. Some are equally or more ripped. And some have shape that is just as good. But Tom Platz had something that the rest of them did not. His legs were just superhuman. They were gigantic, flowed perfectly, and just looked like a perfectly developed set of legs. Twenty-five years later, people ...

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As much as you would want to be careful in the gym accidents will always find a way of happening. It is important that each and every member of the gym be able to dispense first aid to the injured person before the affected person can be taken for more specialized medical attention. Remember that time is always of the essence in these situations and that however slightly significant the wounds or injuries may tend to appear you can never be too sure especially in the gym. Some of the most common wounds that may be gotten as a result of training, more so with weights, will include injuries like ligament dislocation or slight fractures. This very article will provide some guidelines on things that can be done in the event that injury is incurred in the gym. These actions are critical ...

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