Powerlifters and bodybuilders alike use the bench press, deadlift, and squat to add muscle mass to their frame, and gain overall strength. For many lifters, there is a point along the arc of each repetition that is the weakest. As with any chain, it only takes one weak link along the way to prevent the completion of the repetition. Let’s check out a few techniques for isolating and correcting these weaker failure points in our major lifts. Bench Press Many bodybuilders agree that the bench press isn’t a measure of how strong you are. Rather, it is a measure of how weak you are. Natural bodybuilders very rarely have impressive bench press numbers, and a decent chunk of chemically assisted athletes still don’t gain entrance into the 300-club. This is because many of them have ...

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If you think building muscles is all about selecting the heaviest weight and using the latest training equipment then you are so wrong. You have to use your brain and do a little bit of thinking, its not just about engaging your muscles. You need to have a clue of what it entails to become a successful muscle builder and this article will help you achieve this. Tip number one: Change your mindset Attaining a complete body transformation can be very difficult sometimes especially if you are using natural methods as opposed to steroids which although they guarantee you instant body transformation the price you pay for it is very high. Transforming the body requires you to be very resilient and not to give up hope just because you have not seen any major improvement in your body physique and this is where ...

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Building body mass can be very easy as long as you are equipped with the right techniques to building body mass. However if you are not aware of this techniques you could waste a lot of time in the gym without being able to realize your objective. We all want to transform our bodies in one way or another so that we get a perfect body physique. Having a wonderful body is really essential because it can help boost your confidence and feelings of self worth. Confidence is really important if you want to win your dream girl because ladies are victims of confident guys. And this goes without saying if you boost your self esteem and confidence you will never live a lonely life again. Body building is also important because it instills self-discipline in you. This is because without ...

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There are a number of body building techniques that will result in faster muscle growth. These are techniques that have over the years proven to be of great benefit. 1.Split training This in simple terms is dividing the various exercises or workouts into the various muscle groups which they work. Then you can divide your different workout sessions based on these categories. E.g. the upper body and the lower body. The advantage of split training is that you don’t have to work out the whole body in one session. Doing so may end up as over training which in itself has adverse effect like excessive soreness and even injury. This reduces the pressure on the body builder. He can efficiently work out his entire body in a number of sessions which yields better results than rushing through the sets. 2. Circuit training This is rapid ...

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Q:  My workout partner wants to try a new routine. We've been doing HIT for so long that I can't imagine doing something that nets more gains. He said 5x5 training is the new mass gain trend. Is that true? A: Using 5x5 is a great strength routine, but I'm not sure it always follows that it's a good mass routine. Many would argue that if you are operating at maximum strength, your gains will logically follow, but I'm not sure that's true, since you can have great mass gains operating at average strength. When you do 5x5, you do it for every body part for about 2 months. I also recommend doing this routine with 2 day splits and a day off. So, do chest, back, quads, day off, shoulders, arms, hams, day off. Keep in mind that you ...

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Most bodybuilders have fairly well developed upper abs. A few sets of crunches, a few times per week, and the upper four abs (of the entire 8-pack) begin to emerge. Some bodybuilders don’t even have to do that much. Relatively low body fat levels, coupled with some stimulation from cardio and other compound lifts cause those lucky folks to possess those visible upper abs year-round. The lower abs, however, receive far less spillover stimulation from other exercise. Additionally, in most people, the body tends to store a fair deal of fat in the lower stomach area. For this reason, both cardio and specialized lower-abdominal training are required. Here are a few popular lower abdominal exercises. Leg Raises On Bench These are a very common way to train the lower abs. Lying on a bench, put your feet together ...

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