Many consider bodybuilding to be an art of illusion. This isn’t necessarily a sport where the biggest man always wins. The winner is more often the man that looks like he’s the biggest, at the same time displaying excellent conditioning as well as presentation. In many competitions, the most filled out middleweight will win the show, while the less defined heavyweight competitor must settle for less points. The V-taper is one of the most desirable illusions that bodybuilders want to present while on stage. Having the V-taper illusion will consist of the waist appearing very narrow and the shoulders appearing as wide as possible. The entire upper body will have a ‘V’ shape to it. A convincing V-taper appearance will make the physique look more athletic, this look will also make the chest and thighs appear to be more muscular. The ...

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Looking to add a few inches of mass to your quadriceps? Tired of doing the same old thing with the same old results? Your workout might be fine. What you may need are just a few minor tweaks to help surprise your legs into a bit of new growth. Here are a few tips for taking them to the next level! Cover up your upper body A great deal of heat and energy can escape from the upper body when you are training legs. Not only that, but drawing so much blood to your legs means your upper body can appear flat and scrawny. This can mess with your mind and certainly bring down your spirits when you need your energy levels at their highest. Avoid this problem by wearing a nice XXL sweatshirt when training ...

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Many consider bodybuilding to be an art of illusion. This isn’t necessarily a sport where the biggest man always wins. The winner is more often the man that looks like he’s the biggest, at the same time displaying excellent conditioning as well as presentation. In many competitions, the most filled out middleweight will win the show, while the less defined heavyweight competitor must settle for less points. The V-taper is one of the most desirable illusions that bodybuilders want to present while on stage. Having the V-taper illusion will consist of the waist appearing very narrow and the shoulders appearing as wide as possible. The entire upper body will have a ‘V’ shape to it. A convincing V-taper appearance will make the physique look more athletic, this look will also make the chest and thighs appear to be more muscular. The ...

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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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