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- Forgotten Lean Muscle Mass Building Exercises That Work! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are hundreds of different exercises you can do with free weights and resistance machines or with just your body weight to build muscle mass. You should include mainly multi-joint compound exercises in your workout as they build muscle fastest. The time proven classic mass builders are: ...
Views: 1933(3 votes) - Build Muscle Now: Two Overlooked Methods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Tim RyanBuild muscle now, that is what all aspiring bodybuilders wish to do. They want progress they want to get huge, they wan to look impressive and strong maybe to gain respect from peers, to impress the ladies or maybe to excel in a sport but they all want to build muscle now! Well there are only so ...
Views: 1274 - To Build Muscles Fastest Should I Avoid Cardio Workouts? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Tim RyanA typical dilemma for any active sportsmen who lifts weights and wants to gain muscle mass is that they know there goal to build muscle mass conflicts with the fact that they do a lot of cardio-vascular work. How can someone like this build muscles fastest whilst still doing cardio, indeed is it ...
Views: 1703 - *** The Weekend Workout - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Sean BarkerAhh..the end of another workday. It's 5 O' clock somewhere, so you decide to sneak out a little early because as a busy dad who is committed to staying fit you are looking forward to hitting the gym for a quick workout before you head home to join your family for dinner. But before you ...
Views: 2205(3 votes) - 5 Top Tips to Build Muscle Quickly - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Tim RyanAll aspiring bodybuilders want to build muscles quickly. Most people however do not manage to gain weight particularly quickly and get frustrated by their lack of progress. There are a few easily implementable tips that can help you build muscle quickly. So without wasting anymore time here are ...
Views: 1464(4 votes) - Body Building for Hardgainers - How to Build Muscle Mass Fast - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Kai LoAre you a hardgainer who is struggling to gain weight? Does it seem like you have tried everything, and feel like it is impossible? I once felt that way when I was about 135 pounds at 5'7". I am now a little over 160 pounds with muscles after 4 months of training. If you are following the ...
Views: 1394 - Build Muscles Mass Fast By Applying These Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Tim RyanStressing your muscles in different ways is one of the keys to continuous and uninterrupted growth to build muscles mass. By completing the same weight training routine again and again your muscles become very familiar with that particular type of stress and little by little the routines ability ...
Views: 1125 - 7 Tips for Building Chest Muscle Fast - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Tim RyanWe have all seen the bodybuilder, athlete, gymnast, sportsmen with the large muscular chest, with great depth and mass. It looks really impressive and is what many aspiring bodybuilders strive for. So how can you build muscle chest fast? Well, here are 7 sure fire ways to build muscle on your ...
Views: 7234(2 votes) - Ultimate Secret to Super Strength Training - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Garin BaderWhat really is super strength training if you're not equally engaging the mind with unique and super strength training techniques? So many athletes I run into these days train their bodies feverishly with often outlandish techniques in the hope to push the level of their human physical peak ...
Views: 5893(3 votes) - Build Muscle, Then Lose Fat: Your Concise Guide - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen a personal trainer first asks a new gym attendee what their goals are, they most often hear replies such as: "Build muscle lose fat", "build muscle then lose", "burn fat build muscle", "build muscle and burn fat". So it seems that most people want to build muscle mass and also at the same ...
Views: 1268(3 votes) - How you can Burn Fat and Feed Muscle Easily - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Matthew ParkerHow to burn fat and feed muscle is knowledge that is critical for overall fitness improvement. If you use a scales to determine the results of your training regime or diet you may be using the wrong information and send your training in the wrong direction. An improved fitness level is directly ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - How To Build Muscle Up The Right Way! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen trying to build muscle up it is very easy to get carried away and sabotage your own progress and also to put yourself at risk of injury or illness without even realising it. Sure it is great that you want to workout and build muscle up but at the same time one bad injury, one forgetful ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Muscle Gain Diet for Hardgainers – More But Smaller Meals - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James McLainEating lots of food is a key element to a muscle gain diet. Now this can be hard because some feel stuffed full adding all those extra calories and many try and cram all that food into their regular schedule of 3 meals per day. BIG mistake! This leaves you feeling satiated and ...
Views: 1363(3 votes) - Muscle Growth Workouts for Skinny Guys – What’s Best? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James McLainWith muscle growth workouts skinny guys can have a good body too. Didn’t think it was possible for hard gainers to be ripped? Wrong! A muscle bound body can be accomplished a hardgainer workout routine designed to build muscle mass fast. Different from regular workouts, these workouts are high ...
Views: 2471(4 votes) - If You Want To Build Muscle Include These Foods In Your Diet - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Tim RyanIt is a well known fact nowadays that to build muscle diet is a key component that will determine whether you are successful or not. If your diet is poor regardless of how hard you train you won't grow. So just quickly we'll outline a few basic rules for a great 'build muscle diet' and then ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - How To Build Muscle Fast Using Intense Negatives - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Tim RyanBodybuilders are always looking for ways to blast through muscle building plateaus, mix up their routines, discover new ways to stimulate muscle growth and increase strength. Finding and using new and different exercise techniques is essential for muscle building success as your muscles soon ...
Views: 1386 - Muscle Building Nutrition Guidelines - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tim RyanOk, great, so you have finally decided that you are going to do something about your skinny physique and try and pack on some muscle mass. Whether it is because you want to look lean and trim for your holidays or you have just seen another 'Rocky' film or you just wish to make a bigger impact on ...
Views: 1225 - 3 Quick Steps to Build Muscle Easily - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are numerous articles, websites, blogs, magazine columns and such like that all give information and advice about the easiest ways to stimulate muscle growth. So, if there are all these varied methods to stimulate muscle growth then how come it is so such a difficult task for certain ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Building Muscle Mass - The Top 5 Rules - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawMany men and some women are interested in building muscle mass. Building muscle mass will not only increase our metabolism rate but also give a stronger more solid body. Whatever reasons that you have for building muscle mass, be it to look better or get fitter or even because you are in the ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - Bodyweight Training vs. Joining a Gym - Which Should You Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauFor millions of people all over the world, the decision to get in shape means one thing: Joining a gym. Your local gym or workout facility will have all the equipment you will ever need as well as a staff of fitness experts who can help you reach your goals. For all the good results you can ...
Views: 3599 - 6 Rules to Gain Muscle from Skinny Beginnings - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from James McLainFor years the bodybuilding industry has been growing as they sell new products like weight gain supplements and an amazing variety of complex and often completely USELESS gimmicks and machines. Building muscles from skinny bodies is what fuels this rampant expansion because if you are a skinny ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - Everyone Loves to Look at a Ripped Physique - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from frank iaminWith the warm weather coming it's time for barbecues and outdoor activities. This means it's time to showcase the body you have spent months in the gym working out. You want your friends to ask you how to get ripped and build muscle like you, but you can’t very well answer them if you’re walking ...
Views: 2113 - Weight Lifting Routine - Top PrioritiesfFor Developing a Successful Mass Building Workout - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Steve RobbinsAdding lean muscle mass to your body is not something you do by accident. There are proven principals that work no matter your age, gender or current level of fitness. But as with all things, some ARE more important than others. With that in mind here is my list of things, in order of priority, ...
Views: 959(2 votes) - I Want to Lose Fat and Build Muscle Simultaneously - Can I? - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Steve RobbinsThe internet is loaded with sites that boast of their ability to help you "pack on 20 lbs of muscle in 6 weeks" and "get a six pack in 30 days". Naturally people read these headlines and think "yes, this is EXACTLY what I want to do" and believe that in 2 months they will have the body they have ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Why Am I Not Getting Bigger? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Tim Ryan"Why am I not getting bigger?" is one of the most common question from bodybuilders around the world. After all you are training hard, following a good muscle building diet, yet your gains are still minimal. The sense of frustration after all of the months of effort is tremendous and can be ...
Views: 1734 - How Many Meals a Day Should a Hardgainer Eat? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Tim RyanIf you are reading this article then the chances are that you already know what a hardgainer is. However for those of you that do not then basically it is someone who finds it really difficult to put on weight: fat or muscle! Often this is put down to the fact that that person has a really fast ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - FoodsThat Build Muscle - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from frank iaminThe question on the minds of a lot of beginning weight lifters is are there foods that build muscle? There are unquestionably muscle building foods that will help you to put on lean muscle mass, get bigger and stronger. The correct foods and muscle building program will go a long way to helping ...
Views: 1123 - Muscle Building Secrets Explored - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from frank iaminMost of my life has been spent looking for the top muscle building secrets. Along the way I have learned much about weightlifting, nutrition and general fitness. The amount of information available out there could fill even the most modest of libraries. I know how hard it can be and how ...
Views: 932 - How To Build Muscle At Home - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Tim RyanHow To Build Muscle Mass At Home One common question often asked is: "Do I need to go to join a gym in order to workout and build muscle?. The answer to that question is a resounding 'no'. Positives and negatives exist for training at home or in a fitness centre. You can easily build muscle ...
Views: 872 - Things to Know Before You Start a Strength Training Routine - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from frank iaminWhat is the best way to choose a good strength training routine? This is a very discussed and an often misunderstood part of any fitness program. These should be included in your strength building routine in order to be successful. To build the most muscle mass possible you have to lift more ...
Views: 962 - Muscle Building Tips To Start Your Journey - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from David SiaminIt's hard sometimes to start a weight lifting program because of all the data that is accessible and all the muscle building tips you’ve got to hunt through. If you are a beginner weight lifter and are eager to get rolling lets take some of that exhilaration and start right away. There is no ...
Views: 814 - Basic Muscle Building Routine Tips To Help Grow Your Muscles And Improve Your Health - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Chriss blakeYou do need a great deal of patience and perseverance if you really want to improve your health by way of effective muscle building routines. Most people quit after just a few attempts and have a lot of trouble sticking to the routine which, of course, is completely counterproductive. Knowing ...
Views: 1751 - How Much Protein Do You Really Need to Build Muscle? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Steve RobbinsI cannot believe the amount of misinformation there is on this topic. Depending on your source you will read everything from the governments RDA of .36 grams per pound of body weight, to some bodybuilding sites that go as high as 2 grams per pound and everything in between. Once you have a ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - Stay Motivated to Build More Muscle - 7 Tips to Successful Workouts - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Wanda St TremaineAnyone engaged in a muscle or body building program have probably come across times where you get in a slump losing your focus and determination. It’s like you get off track and you just can’t seem to get back on again. Having just come out of a cough and cold that ravaged my system, I was faced ...
Views: 939 - The Best Ab Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Paul LewisWhen it comes to getting a solid six pack, doing the right ab exercises is crucial. You can spend hours doing needless sit-ups that aren't really going to have all that much benefit, much to your disappointment. Taking the time to choose smart ab exercises will save you not only gym time, but a ...
Views: 744 - Dance, The Warm-Up, and You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Ettie Steg:The warm-up, simple as it sounds, is one of the most misunderstood aspects of exercise, and it helps keep our bodies youthful. To me, it’s the most important part, for two reasons—it gets the lubrication going in the joints and muscles and it minimizes the possibility of injury during the ...
Views: 2273 - *** The Secret to Quick Workouts - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Sean BarkerWould you love to get more results with your workouts in less time? Of course you would. Read on to find out the best way to supercharge your workout routine. The best way to supercharge your workouts is with SUPERSETS. There are different ways to superset exercises, but basically it means ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - How to Design a Workout Routine - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Brian GrazziniThere is a lot to consider when designing a well rounded workout routine. This article will address the length of the workout, your intensity, how often you will work out, and what types of exercises you will include in it. The first step to designing your routine is determining your goals. Is ...
Views: 4691(1 vote) - Best Post-Workout Shake for Athletes & Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Brian GrazziniDuring a workout you deplete your body of all of its remaining nutrients. All the nutrients your body has are used for repairing itself from the workout you just gave it. It is extremely important to replenish your body of all of the nutrients it needs to recover and rebuild new muscle ...
Views: 3087(1 vote) - What You Need to Know About Building Muscle Fast - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from JD DeanIt is extremely easy to build muscle quickly if you just take the proper steps. While working hard is an important part of building definition, it will not help you without proper rest. You want to make sure that everything in your workout routine works towards your ultimate goal of getting a ...
Views: 983 - Weight Lifting Isn’t Just for Meatheads - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe have all seen them. The huge guys at the gym, lifting huge stacks of plates and grunting and sweating like their head is about to explode. Their arms are busting out of their shirts and their legs look like they belong to a horse…a muscular horse. Who wants to look like that? This is one of ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - The Best Way to Relieve Muscle Soreness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerWe have all experienced this one time or another, muscle soreness or what the exercise geeks (me included) refer to as DOMS. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness... This can occur whether you have been working out for years or are just starting to exercise. Muscle soreness usually peaks in 48 hours ...
Views: 7433(2 votes) - The Barbell Belly Blaster Workout - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you are lucky enough to have an Olympic Barbell in your home gym, you can also do this workout without ever leaving your house. This is primarily a fat loss workout as it elevates your heart rate while supersetting exercises using your bodies major muscles. But by using your major muscles ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - More Brawns with Bodybuilding Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs much as you may be tempted to buy bodybuilding supplements because of those well- developed and well-defined muscle mass that you see on TV, think twice. It may be appealing to think that you can have the brawns that you so desire by taking those well-publicized bodybuilding supplements, but ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Are Bodybuilders Who Avoid Food Before Bed Harming Muscle Gains? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany bodybuilding theories exist in regards to achieving maximum muscle gains with the smallest possible body fat percentage, with weight lifters attempting to manipulate diet variables, including whether food is consumed prior to sleep, in order to improve progress. Some bodybuilders ...
Views: 4366(1 vote) - Strength Training for Women - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Matthew McBrideOnce reserved for only competitive male athletes and bodybuilders, strength training should be an essential part of any woman's fitness program. If woman strength trains she doesn’t have to torture herself with low calorie diets or spend hours on a treadmill trying to make noticeable changes in ...
Views: 1006 - Is a Workout Meal Before Weight Training Helpful in Boosting Muscle Gain? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Francesco CastanoNutrition is one of the most confusing aspects of muscle building, and many bodybuilders achieve poor progress specifically due to serious diet errors. Those who wish to build muscle mass are often curious as to exactly when they should consume meals, especially in relation to the weight ...
Views: 1788 - Can Full Weight Training Range of Motion Increase the Risk for Muscle Injuries? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Francesco CastanoBodybuilders seeking maximum muscle building frequently focus upon range of motion when aiming to intensify a workout, with some reducing the distance between reps in order to use more weight, while other bodybuilders focus upon the widest range of motion in order to recruit the greatest number ...
Views: 2186 - Are Abdominal Crunches Necessary to Achieve Bodybuilder Caliber Stomach Muscle Definition? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Francesco CastanoBodybuilders frequently seek to develop the abdominal muscles, as this particular area creates a powerful, attractive looking physique. In hopes of achieving the most impressive abdominal appearance, bodybuilders frequently implement body weight exercises such as crunches or sit-ups, and may ...
Views: 2305 - Why Stretching is Not the Most Important Bodybuilding Method for Preventing Muscle Injuries - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Francesco CastanoStretching has long been touted as the most effective muscle injury prevention mechanism available, and thus is used by bodybuilders around the world prior to weight lifting workout sessions to reduce the risk of muscle strains and tears. Much time is spent performing various types of stretches ...
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