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126. Abdominal Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders. By Richard Mitchell
     The abdomen contains the muscles that most beginners struggle with because they take a long time to develop and need a low level of body fat to be seen. The abdominal muscle group consists of three main muscles: 1. Rectus abdominis - commonly known as the abs, this is a large flat muscle wall that runs from the lower chest to the pubic bone. 2. Obliquus abdominis - commonly known as the obliqu…



127. Exercise The Right Way - The Barbell Bent-Over Row 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 in detail the processes involved in actually doing th…



128. Make Sure To Rest For Muscle Growth By Kris Bierek
     One of the best pieces of exercise advice is to make sure you know that your muscles grow when your resting not training. That's right, you don't actually get bigger and stronger when you're in the gym. It's what you do after your workout that's the real key to muscle growth. If you don't let your muscles recover correctly, you're body will become over trained and it will be in a state of conste…



129. What Do You Mean Low-Intensity Training Isn’t The Best For Fat Burning? By Nick Nilsson
     But how can this possibly be? Everywhere you look, it’s always said that long-duration, low-intensity training is best for fat loss. All high-intensity work does is burn carbohydrates, right?Wrong.After reading this article, I guarantee you’ll develop a new respect for high-intensity cardio training for fat loss.Low-intensity exercise is defined as working at a heart rate of about 60% to 65% o…



130. Machines VS. Free Weights II By Bryan Fass
     Machines are bad, there I said it again. How many of us join health clubs or purchase expensive home exercise equipment under the notion that the machine will protect our back, make the exercise easier or guarantee your results quicker. In sports and life for that matter if you are sitting on your butt or laying flat on your back you lost! , so why do we insist on exercising that way. We spen…



131. Get On the Ball: Core Stability By Vaughn Marxhausen
     Have you heard the term, focus on the core? No, we’re not talking about the inside of a golf ball; we’re talking about the inner muscles that make up the abdominal region, hips and lower back. Most people focus their attention on the muscles that are more visible and easy to train, such as biceps, pecs and back, however, the most important muscles that act as our foundation are often over look…



132. Exercise The Right Way - The Lat Pulldown 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 in detail the processes involved in actually doing th…



133. Debunking the Top Ab Myths By Chris Guerriero
     Ab training has been done to death but it's time to take another look. Why? Because people are still training their abs wrong so all that ab training information must not be doing the right job.Here's a list of the top Myths about Abdominal Training that you should avoid at all costs...1 - There's no such thing as Spot Reducing - Endless crunches will not melt away the fat from your midsection. …



134. Personal Training: 6 Secrets of Award Winning Customer Service By Aaron Potts
     Would you believe that your ability to provide quality customer service to your clients is at least as important as your ability to get them results from their training program? Did you even know that customer service was going to be part of your business model? After all, what does personal training have to with customer service?The answer: everything. Remember that your clients are people firs…



135. Does Creatine Really Help Build Muscle? By Craig Rowe
     If you are a gym rat or bodybuilder or simply interested in beginning an exercise program you have probably heard a lot about creatine and the muscle miracles it performs. Unfortunately, most people believe that creatine helps build muscle and it does in a way, but probably not the way you are thinking. The best way to describe creatine is to say that it helps the muscles help themselves build m…



136. To Build Muscle Get A Tan! By Shawn LeBrun
     If you're looking to build lean muscle, I want you to first work on getting a tan. (Although that may be tough for us living here in the frigid northeast!)I can see it now, people are going to be lined up at their local tanning salon, telling the clerk they need to start building some muscle. Well, let me save you from stares of confusion from the salon owners.You're not going to build muscle f…



137. How to Weight Train for Maximum Muscle Gain By Anthony Ellis
     Weight training involves the use of equipment that enables variable resistance. This resistance can come in the form of "free weights" like barbells and dumbbells, machines that use cables or pulleys to help you lift the weight and bodyweight exercises like pull-ups or dips.Free Weights vs. Machines vs. Bodyweight ExercisesFor maximum muscle gain, the focus of your workouts should consist of fre…



138. Lower Body Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders By Richard Mitchell
     The lower body contains some of your biggest muscles which are capable of bearing significant weights. The temptation for beginners to go for broke by performing heavy squats should be resisted. To begin with you should concentrate on building the muscles safely by using machines that isolate muscle groups. The squat is an excellent compound exercise that trains numerous lower body muscles but i…



139. Lifting for the Love of It! By Aaron Anderton
     Over the last couple of years I have taken a number of layoffs, for a variety of different reasons. Many times I wonder why I lift at all. The prevailing belief is that lifting must be one’s top priority if one is to be the best at it. That may be true and that is one of the biggest problems I have had. Lifting is not my top priority, it is more like fourth after God, family, and work. Actu…



140. Dumbbell Workouts - A Smart Way To Exercise By C.J. Gustafson
     Dumbbell workouts have been around for many years, especially as part of weight training equipment and programs. Fad workouts and equipment have come and gone, but dumbbell workouts have remained an easy, inexpensive way to get in shape and strengthen muscles. Their reliability and effectiveness are just some of the reasons for the longevity of their popularity. Add in the fact that they take up…



141. The Importance Of Sets In Your Muscle Building Program By Richard Mitchell
     In an earlier article we looked at how repetitions contribute to the muscle building process, but is the position regarding sets just as clear cut? Unfortunately, the answer to this is no as some experts feel one set to failure is sufficient, whereas others argue that multiple sets are needed to ensure maximum muscle gains. Research to date suggests that, when using six to eight repetitions to …



142. Exercise The Right Way - The Leg Extension 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 in detail the processes involved in actually doing t…



143. Body Building Mind Games: Don't Let Your Weight Determine Your Mood! By Jasdeep Singh
     Is the 'I Feel Fat Day' (IFFD) syndrome affecting your output? That extra flab can overpower you and your work. Thee feeling of being fat can morph into an emotion like 'happy' or 'angry'. Days overpowered with that feeling have been designated as 'I Feel Fat Day' (IFFD). So don't let your weight determine your mood.How many times have you heard your colleague quipping, "I feel fat" or "It's a f…



144. BMI Calculator Results By David McCormick
     BMI, Body Mass Index, is the most popular and simple way that health professionals use to determine if you are a healthy weight. This article concerns how to interpret your results.Summary Body Mass Index: 25: Overweight >30: ObeseCalculate YourselfThe calculation is simple, you can do it on a regular calculator. All you need to know is your height and weight. If you want to use metric measurem…



145. The Secret to Legs with Size, Strength, and Endurance By Aaron Anderton
     There are countless leg workouts in magazines and books that promise big results. Many are good workouts, but the secret to continued progress is to keep your muscles from adapting, while building on what you have already done. What I mean by this is that mixing and matching great workouts just doesn’t work very well. You do need to change your workouts frequently to keep your muscles growing…



146. Exercise The Right Way - The Leg Press 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 in detail the processes involved in actually doing the…



147. Power of Being Patient By Zach Bashore
     Being patient when trying to achieve your goals is a quality few people possess. It doesn`t matter if you are trying to gain muscle or lose fat, you must have the ability to be patient. In today`s world, everything is moving at such a fast pace and being patient is not something a person wants to do. In the sport of bodybuilding, everything you do requires patience of some sort. You can`t become…



148. The Seven Pillars Of Success By Mike Vainshtein
     VisionEnvisioning the end-result is enough to put the wheels in motion.Possessing a vision of what you wish to accomplish, and the way you would like to present yourself to the world of bodybuilding is one of the first steps required to ensure a high level of success. By being aware of what it is you wish to achieve and the reasons along why this is important to you will enable you to posses a h…



149. Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Back 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 and carry out an analysis of where you are and what changes, if any, are needed to move onwards and upwards.…



150. Exercise The Right Way - The Stiff-Leg Deadlift 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 in detail the processes involved in actually doing t…






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