Building mass is very important for any bodybuilder because the amount of mass gained will be used to gauge whether he has been successful as a bodybuilder. This article will provide you with a few tricks which will enable you achieve an increase in mass. 1. You should perform all the heavy sets using free weights. Most people assume that they will get better results from using very complicated weights in there training. This is not normally the case, when it comes to attaining more muscles the key is to use free weights. When you are doing compound movements always use free weights because they are better than machines. 2. Compound movements Isolation exercises do not yield better results than compound movements. This is because isolation movements only exercise one set of muscles but compound movements will work various muscles at the same time. Therefore if ...

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The world seems s like it has reawakened to the health benefits reaped from routine bodybuilding exercises. Keeping in shape is the latest fad and registering for a workout in the local gym has become the in-thing. People more than ever before are struggling to burn accumulated body fat and extra calories all in a bid to keep their bodies healthy and physically fit. Unfortunately, most people regard exercising as a lonely venture, even worse, as a sole torment to be endured alone. This is a misinformed perception of fitness training because it is even more advisable to have a friend along while exercising for motivation and safety precautions. Parents of today must learn the added advantage that comes with allowing and even encouraging their children to accompany them for the bodybuilding workout. Taking the children along is crucial to their ...

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Most of the time bodybuilders are faced with the tough task of having to choose the best equipment from a very wide variety that has flooded the market. Also many bodybuilders are time barred, are unable to afford being members of clubs and are generally inconvenienced by having to walk across the streets to the nearby gym. In such a situation home exercises come in handy. But, as always, there is the problem of setting ones own gym. The many choices that are available intimidate those who are thinking of starting up a home gym. It is important to consider the actual fitness requirements, space, and budget in order for your home fitness centre to become a reality. The following equipment should be given priority when establishing your own fitness centre: 1. THE STABILITY BALL This is a very large orb which can be inflated. ...

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In the initial workouts the bodybuilder is advised to gauge his ability by gradually adding to the resistance used and experimenting to see what the optimal capacity will be. One should begin with pretty light weights in order to get fully warmed up and then gradually increase the load as the body continues to get more familiar with the requirements. Each weight addition should be used to complete a set of motions. If you gradually add the weight and find out that you are able to accomplish a dozen reps per set while still maintaining good form you should add some extra load etc. This form of training is referred to as pyramid training. It has been recommended as one of the safest and best ways of training. The basis of pyramid training is to constantly add to the load until you ...

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When in the arena of competitive bodybuilding, the illusion of size usually matters more than the true size. Bodybuilders have often decided to neglect the training of specific muscle areas so that other muscle groups seem bigger. A lot of bodybuilders will not train their abs as much so that the shoulders can look bigger and wider. Another way bodybuilders use this illusion is by reducing the training of their quadriceps, which allows their calves to appear much larger than they would usually would look. Many bodybuilders have debated for a long time on how to properly train the forearms. A lot of bodybuilders have made the argument that the biceps look much more massive when the forearms are less trained. There are some bodybuilders out there who have genetics that make their forearms grow really fast. When these ...

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Every since you began lifting weights, you’ve probably heard the same thing over and over. You should always start leg day with squats. It’s the compound movement most responsible for thigh (and overall physique) growth, and you should always complete this movement when you’re at your freshest. This is true most of the time, but it does seem to neglect the fact that our bodies respond best to new and unique challenges that we have not seen before. The muscles in your body are highly adaptable. They only grow enough to meet the demands you place upon them. In addition, they adapt to similar workloads very easily. If you’ve been starting your leg day with squats for the last 4 years, there’s a good chance they’re not growing much as a result anymore. It ...

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If you look around in any gym in America, you’ll see a few things. You’ll always see average-looking people moving average weights. You’ll sometimes see average people moving heavy weights. But there is one thing you’ll very rarely see. You’ll almost never see a very highly muscled man moving average weights. You don’t have to be big to be strong, but it’s almost never that you’ll see a big guy who isn’t strong. When it comes to biceps training, this maxim is true – to an extent. You’ll see lots of average bodybuilders using average weights, and they’ll have average arms. And you’ll see some men with very average arms moving very heavy weights – often using a great deal of swing to move the weight from start to finish in the repetition. ...

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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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Dear Friend and Fellow Iron Warrior! Maybe you’re old enough to remember the mid to late 1970’s “disco craze” and all the silk, button down shirts guys like John Travolta wore in Stayin’ Alive! Anyway, I used to hangout at the places in Oklahoma City, OK, where I was a “youngster” and, being a bodybuilding enthusiast, I would notice that all the really well build amateur bodybuilders who frequented these establishments would “stroll in” with their shirts completely unbuttoned, except for the bottom two! And the reason for this, quite obviously, was to show-off their well built, well defined chests to all the adoring females in the club! And the worst offender of all was a guy named Virgil Bradly who didn’t even button the bottom two buttons, he left them all open! But hey, if you “got it, flaunt it”, and to Virgil’s ...

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Q: My question is about “sets to failure” - my progress has been waning lately and I’m just not getting enough growth out of workouts that have gotten progressively heavier. The only thing I can pinpoint is that I do sets to failure too often. How often should you train to failure, and how many sets? A: There are two different kinds of failure: Absolute failure and positive failure. Positive failure is of benefit and absolute failure is not. Just because you have a few extra sets in you, doesn’t mean you should always do them. That is a good rule of thumb. Only use that technique sparingly - particularly if you are continually striving to go up in weight for strength. Stopping a rep or two before failure is fine - it’s what built most legendary bodybuilders’ bodies. ...

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