Posts Tagged ‘ bodybuilder ’

Exercise the right way - the vertical chest press

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Know your muscle building exercises - the back

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That’s how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you’ll understand what works best for you. It is useful, however, to take stock of your progress every so often [...]



Exercise the right way - the back squat

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Increase your training intensity - pre-exhaustion

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with exercise duration as maximum training intensity will actually shorten the time needed to achieve maximal muscular growth.
In an [...]



Exercise the right way - the seated row

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Exercise the right way - the seated calf raise

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Know your bodybuilding supplement - L-carnitine

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding Supplement

By: Richard Mitchell
L-carnitine is synthesized in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine but it can also be found in nutritional sources such as red meats, dairy products and avocados. Its main role in the body is to help metabolize food into energy. L-carnitine does this by transferring long chain fatty [...]



Back exercises for beginning bodybuilders

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

From a bodybuilder’s perspective one of the most important body areas is the back. Not only can it be visually impressive but a strong back is essential for intensive training and day to day living. In bodybuilding you are aiming for three things with regard to developing the back muscles:
- Thickness of the upper back [...]



How to stay motivated after achieving your goals

Feb 27th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Zach Bashore
How many of you fall back into old bad habits after reaching a certain goal you`ve accomplished? I can admit that I am guilty of becoming lazy after I`ve achieved something great and just end up back to where i started. So how do you keep focus after achieving a certain goal? How [...]