Advancing technology is a great thing – after all, it’s seen us progress from the TV to the video and now the DVD. Advancing technology for gym goers has seen the rise of the multi gym, the smith machine and the nautilus variable cam. One of the unfortunate side effects of such progress, however, is that sometimes the old, tried and true basics get lost in the rush to try out the new and exciting. Nowhere is this more evident than when it comes to the deadlift. Once the king of mass and power movements, the deadlift is virtually unknown by modern day weight trainers. Those who are familiar with it have been taught to leave it alone as a useless and potentially dangerous movement for bodybuilders. The truth of the matter, however, is that there’s only one way to build a physique that emanates rugged power and thick, deep mass - and that is to enter the dead zone.

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Do you have a tough job? Are you considering the use of some heavy compound weight lifting exercises to make your job easier? Then you are in the right place! Let's check out a few key exercises for making your tough just a bit easier.

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The most successful workout routines – those that deliver the best bodybuilding results – are those which we create ourselves. They utilize the movements we like best. They include those machines and lifting options available at the gyms we train in. After all, we all know how hard it can be to use one of those advanced FLEX magazine training routines in out home gym in the garage. Here are five upper-body bodybuilding movements which should be used when creating your own workout routine. Each of them involves the use of free weights, which delivers both strength and size. They are also movements which can be done in any gym, from an advanced commercial facility to an old Weider bench in the basement.

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Are you ready to get into the best shape of your life? Let’s examine the top muscle exercises for adding new muscle to your frame!

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Are you looking for a way to hit those quadriceps and hamstrings quickly, and then get the heck out of the gym? If so, then you have some to the right place. The following workout will allow you to target both sides of the upper thigh muscles, and do so in a manner which will stimulate both the fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. The next time you’re facing a time crunch and really want to hit the legs in a new way, give this routine a shot! It will deliver a full workout in minimal time.   Leg extensions, immediately followed with leg curls It’s time for a quick workout, and this includes a quick warm-up. You don’t need to utilize the treadmill or elliptical to warm up your legs today. Instead, you can use 1 to 2 sets of these lightweight movements to draw the blood into your legs and get your body ready for the heavier free weights. Use 12 to 20 repetitions per set, making 15 the target number. Despite the fact you’re trying to train fast, your repetition speed should be slow and deliberate. After you complete each set of leg extensions, immediately jump to the nearby leg curl machine and complete an equally slow and deliberate set of 15 repetitions. The goal is a slow pump and burn. 

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Back in the day, bodybuilders kept it simple. They trained hard, and they trained heavy. They didn’t have dozens of variations of machines, allowing them to torch muscle groups from hundreds of angles using cables and other attachments. They had barbells, plates, and not much else. Yet, despite this lack of technological innovation, they managed to build some seriously well-developed physiques.

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Are you looking for a way to hit those quadriceps and hamstrings quickly, and then get the heck out of the gym? If so, then you have some to the right place. The following workout will allow you to target both sides of the upper thigh muscles, and do so in a manner which will stimulate both the fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. The next time you’re facing a time crunch and really want to hit the legs in a new way, give this routine a shot! It will deliver a full workout in minimal time.   Leg extensions, immediately followed with leg curls

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The annals of bodybuilding, powerlifting, and World’s Strongest Man (WSM) training sometimes collide with the irresponsible, fun fearlessness of machismo and lead lifters to lifting things which would normally be taboo. Instead of lifting a barbell for deadlifts, why not lift a car by its rear bumper? Before you laugh, punch in “pick up car” into youtube.com and discover just how many people are crazy (and brave) enough to try this feat on a whim. It turns out the bond between man and vehicle goes way beyond simply changing her oil. The ability to pick up a car is a big deal to many Alpha males, so we understand you’re going to have the urge at one point in your life. The important thing is to do it correctly with minimal risk of injury.

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The playoffs have arrived, and your team is in the mix! This can throw many bodybuilders into a tizzy. You want to sit at home and watch your favorite team slug it out in the conference semi-finals, but you don’t want to miss your training session. Here is a nice method for enjoying a moderately good leg and cardio training session while not missing a moment of your game! The only equipment you will need is a pair of 50 pound dumbbells and a little room to move around.

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We have all heard for years that the Big 3, or the bench press, deadlift, and squat, are essential movements for building overall mass and establishing a foundation of muscle. It’s true, of course. The chances of running into any sort of accomplished bodybuilder who admits he has never used three exercises are pretty close to nil. However, there are many advanced bodybuilders who do lessen the use of these movements, or even eliminate them completely, in the later years of their careers. They often cite the need for detailing their muscle bases, but the truth is that many the physiques of many bodybuilders, as they advance in age, cannot stand up to the brunt trauma that these exercises deliver. The joints, tendons, and muscles do wear down over time, as does cartilage in your joints which does bear much of the weight during the movements. Here are some more precise reasons why the “Big 3” might need to be moved out of your training protocol as you advance in your training years.

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