When bodybuilders start to reach the heights of competition at a state level, in which every competitor on the stage has worked towards perfecting their body by way of training, supplementation, and diet, the competitions will be won by the physique standing on the stage that has the smallest number of structural flaws. As a result of this fact, it is considered very important that training protocols be customized to target any muscle group that might be perceived as weak to the overall body structure. It is necessary to practice specific exercises that will hit specific muscle groups; this will help define the muscles that could cause a negative perception of weaknesses to a tough judge that is an expert at finding flaws.

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Every one of us is put together a little bit differently. Variances in body types, size, shape, muscularity, and torso/limb length allow the sport of bodybuilding to enjoy a wide range of physiques on the bodybuilding stage. Shorter fans tend to root for the little guys like Lee Priest or David Henry, who barely top 5 foot tall, yet pack a ton of muscle. Taller guys (over 6 foot) tend to root for the taller bodybuilders, rooting for the athlete that is also facing their same dilemma of filling out a long narrow frame. Just as we tend to emulate and admire the athletes that look like us, we actually have to train like them as well. Bodybuilders of differing body types, or somatypes, have to train differently in order to find the most success. Here are a few thoughts on each body type – find which one you are, and train accordingly.

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Finding the ideal number of minutes to spend on cardio each week is an individual practice which will never be the same for two different athletes. Goals, experience, and levels of muscle and body fat will all influence how much time we should spend on that elliptical or treadmill each week. Let’s look at a few factor and techniques to reach the ideal number.

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Probably one of the most interesting things about bodybuilding is the fact that it can be approached from so many different angles. This is true about training philosophy, and also about individual exercises. Angles are, quite literally, everything. However, oftentimes, when we’ve come to know an activity, we know it in a way that is very singular. That is to say, we know the inroads toward achievement in one particular way. After awhile, we become so accustomed to that one way that we often begin to believe that it’s the only way. In fact, for a great many reasons, we’re eager to keep it familiar. It’s easier to have a customary method for doing things. But as with anything, there’s always more than one way to skin a cat. And sometimes, considering other alternatives and approaches is exactly what’s needed to move forward.

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