Bodybuilding Articles
I have put together a collection of bodybuilding articles on a variety of topics. Every time I research one of these topics I learn a little more about the chosen subject matter and I like to pass this knowledge on to you, the reader. These bodybuilding articles will guide you on what to incorporate into your training regimen and, more importantly, what to avoid.
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Steroids, what you need to know
Despite what is known about steroids today and how dangerous they are, abuse is still common. Because of the muscle building properties they have, body builders and other professional athletes often fall victim to the lure and promise of enhanced performance and leaner muscle mass. Unfortunately, the side effects of these dangerous drugs can be deadly. Read more
Diet Supplements, the good and bad
Despite what the commercials and magazine advertisements tell you, diet supplements are not miracle pills that will make all of the extra weight disappear. In fact, most of them will have no effect at all. What they can do, at least the quality ones, is give you a little help in conjunction with a healthy eating and exercise regimen. Read more
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) tests aren't as effective as you may think. Many people depend on BMI calculators to tell them how overweight they are. Although this indicator can be useful, it is by no means the best tool and for people with large amounts of muscle, this test can actually be very misleading. Read more
Raising Your Testosterone Naturally
No other hormone works quite like testosterone to promote a ton of muscle growth and power. Remember your testosterone fueled teenage years? When you could just look at a barbell and gain muscle? As we age our T levels drop. As a bodybuilder, (especially if you are older like me) you should be looking at raising your testosterone naturally. Read more
Benefits of Nitric Oxide for Bodybuilders
When enzymes in the body break down the amino acid called L-arginine and convert it to L-citruline, a gas called Nitric Oxide (NO) is formed. This gas helps increase blood flow, getting more nutrients to body organs and muscles. For bodybuilders, this is important knowledge to have. Read more
Exercise and Diet for the Hardgainer
A hardgainer is a person who has trouble putting on weight and building the muscle mass that others find so easy to accomplish. According to some, the majority of people are hardgainers who are frustrated from the lack of results they are seeing from all of the effort they're putting in. Read more
Natural Bodybuilding
Natural bodybuilding can yield amazing results. In natural bodybuilding, you gain muscle without the use of enhancing drugs. No matter who you are, you can gain the muscle you want with enough hard work and dedication. Eating the right foods, following the right training schedule, and sticking to it will soon give you the lean muscle mass you are looking for. Read more
Chain and plate curls For DESTROYING Your Biceps!
Want bigger, stronger biceps? Barbells and dumbells not quite cutting it anymore? This VERY unique approach will set your biceps on fire! It'll keep maximum tension on your biceps from start to finish. Read more
Bigger, Stronger, Faster * movie review
An informative and entertaining movie on steroid abuse in America. As an athlete, you can never be too big, too strong or too fast. Every bodybuilder is looking to get bigger and stronger (although not necessarily faster), the only question is how far they are willing to go to achieve this goal. Read More
How to get Ripped Abs!
Think ripped abs are unachievable? Think again! How many of those ab machines and diet supplements have you bought? How many crunches and sit-ups do you do each day? So, why then aren't you gaining the toned, ripped abs that you're working so hard for? The simple truth is that you cannot get the muscles and tone you want with just a few exercises and some diet supplements. Read more
Science of Overeating: Taking Control of your Appetite
Sugar, fat and salt. These three things make food taste great. These are also the things that make you fat and unhealthy. I've never really had a problem putting down the chips and french fries. Fried and salty snacks never had that much pull over me. But sweets, ahh sweets like cookies, candy and ice cream are my big weakness. I have a sweet tooth, and when I eat them a little is never enough. If I open a box of cookies, there is no way I will only eat one, and rarely would I stop until I had eaten at least half the box. Read more
The Muscle-Building Troubleshooter...
Not gaining muscle? Use this quick troubleshooting guide to fix what's wrong and get yourself back on the right track to building maximum mass FAST.
So you're stuck - haven't gained any muscle in months - the scale hasn't gone up and neither have the weights you're using.
What do you do? How do you step back and assess what you're doing and where you're going wrong? Just randomly changing things with your program and your eating isn't going to cut it...Read more
How To Increase Your Bench Press With Proper Technique
The Barbell Bench Press is one of the most popular gym exercises. It is also one of the most misused exercises. Part of the problem is that the bench press is an ego exercise. A lot of guys judge their training progress based on how much they can bench. So often times they end up training too heavy and using poor technique in effort to lift more weight. Read more
Muscle Specialization Secrets Review
Every bodybuilder has at least one body part that they want to make bigger - now keep your mind out of the gutter; they have special pills to make that body part bigger! For instance, my shoulders just won't seem to grow to the size I would like them. They look like meatballs instead of softballs! Every since I strained my rotator cuff (which took 10 long months to heal) I have consciously or subconsciously taken it easy on them. Read more
How to Gain Lean Muscle
To gain lean body mass, you need a calorie surplus. The biggest dietary reason most people fail to gain lean muscle is that they're simply not eating enough. Many times when they come off a fat loss program, they are completely paranoid about "losing their abs." Read more
How To Build Big Biceps
The "Guns." The "Pythons." "Thunder" and "Lighting." The "Rockweillers." There is no other muscle group that has earned more nicknames than when describing a bulging and huge set of bicep! Every guy wants to know how to build big biceps. Read more
Stop Smoking Now
If you smoke, stop now! Quitting smoking is the #1 thing you can do to improve your health.
I can't believe bodybuilders smoke. You lift weights and do cardio, take vitamins and supplements, eat the right foods and drink plenty of water, yet some are still inhaling poison! Read my story
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting can improve health, reduces the risk of serious illness, and promotes longevity. Perhaps you're intrigued and would like to give it a go but aren't sure how to start. Or maybe you have tried it once or twice and found it too challenging. This article will give you strategies and guidelines to practice intermittent fasting safely and successfully. Read more
The Ultimate Muscle Meal... a Salad on Roids
Today, I just wanted to share with you my special muscle meal of the week, and it actually comes in the form of a salad. I know the ladies will love this idea, but for all of you guys out there that think eating a salad makes you less of a man - well, you haven't tried the ultimate "salad on roids" yet! Keep in mind that this salad is not low in calories. It's not low in fat. It's not low in carbs. And guess what...that's the whole point! Read more
Bodyweight Squats Muscular Endurance Challenge
I challenge you to try to beat my results at this little 5-minute routine. I think trying different training styles and routines keeps things more interesting and can be motivating if you set specific goals for certain exercises. You basically just keep squatting for as many reps as possible in 5-min. You only rest a couple times here and there for a few seconds if you need it to help you keep squatting. To see how many I did...Click Here
Could You Be Doing Your Cardio Workouts All Wrong?
Are you a cardio junkie? Everyone seems to think that "cardio" is the best way to get in shape and lose body fat. I'm going to show you with this article why I disagree! It is quite common to hear fitness pros, doctors, and other health professionals prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations go something like this....Read more
Living Strong, Day by Day
So, this Wednesday morning, I did the usual: eyes open, assess damage. Where am I sore? How's the back? I had a big front squat earlier this week, paying for it now. Only one shoulder numb, well, that's good - Read more
Motivation at the Gym
The key to improving your overall fitness level is to make working out more interesting. But that's not always easy, particularly if you live in a colder climate during the winter months and are forced to do all your working out inside. To keep you moving and, at the same time, trim, here are a few tips for maintaining motivation at the gym. Read more
Personal Trainer Certification
Getting a personal trainer certification offers numerous job opportunities. Local, national and international job options are available. Certified trainers work in the medical, sports and recreation industries just to name a few. Read more
Flaxseed Oil Benefits
To keep that body in top shape, besides working out, you have to treat your body to the best supplements. Flaxseed oil, with its healing properties, is the perfect supplement to support your active lifestyle. Read more
Benefits of Resistance Bands
For many of us, finding the time to work is extremely difficult. After all, between holding down a job or two, taking care of the kids, taking care of your spouse and coping with the needs of aging parents, finding an ideal way to workout consistently can be difficult. Read more
The Health Benefits of Cardio Boxing
The benefits to using boxing as cardio are huge. As with any kind of cardiovascular workout your heart is running faster and your body is working harder in a way that is more intense for a short period of time. Read more
Human Growth Hormones
Human Growth Hormones can enhance the immune system, increase protein uptake and raise metabolism. Improvements in muscle mass have been observed in patients taking HGH. Some side-effects of HGH use include; joint problems, carpal tunnel syndrome and increased risk of diabetes. Read more
Is Vegan Bodybuilding Possible?
As healthy lifestyles evolve, so does that of diet and nutrition. Fitness and bodybuilding plans follow in accordance with lifestyle choices. Many vegetarians, for example, are choosing to completely eliminate animal proteins and follow a vegan lifestyle. Read more
Best Supplements for Men
Years of scientific research and market analysis have shown that dietary supplements can provide vital nutrients to optimize health and fitness needs. Men engaging in active lifestyles can benefit from a wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals not provided in standard diets. Using health supplements in conjunction with foods for fitness is ideal for muscle building and weight loss. Read more
Heart Rate Monitor Training
To gain the most out of heart rate training, research and compare before purchasing a heart rate monitor. Determine your fitness goals, training needs and personal preferences. Traditional heart rate monitors consist of a digital wrist monitor with a strap that is placed around the chest. You can also purchase a strapless heart rate monitor for extra comfort and convenience. Read more
Bodybuilding Diet Plan
For casual or competitive bodybuilding, two primary needs must be fulfilled; build lean muscle mass while cutting body fat. This difficult task is only achieved through a disciplined lifting routine coupled with a well thought out bodybuilding diet plan. Read more
Buying a Home Gym
If you don't ask the right question before buying you home gym you may end up with a hulking piece of metal that doesn't meet your needs or live up to its promises of giving you the workout you want. And, with a home gym costing anything up to eight-thousand dollars, it may be the most expensive mistake you'll make when purchasing a single piece of fitness equipment. Read more
Home Gym Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Just as proper diet and exercise help human beings live healthier lives, home gym equipment
Weight Loss Tips
Losing weight is a constant struggle for millions of people. Whether you are trying to lose the first 10 pounds or the last 10 pounds, the challenges are evident. The benefits of losing weight have been well established. Losing weight drastically improves your overall health and fitness levels. Fortunately, there are a multitude of weight loss solutions to incorporate into any lifestyle. Read more
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is the leading cause of work-related disabilities in the United States. It is believed that nearly 80% of people will experience some form of lower back pain in their lifetime. Read more
What is Crossfit?
The last several years have given rise to a variety of exercise programs and training routines. In 1995 a former high school gymnast, Greg Glassman, and his wife developed a program called CrossFit. For the following decade, CrossFit training slowly caught on and was picked up by different gyms. Read more
Blood Glucose Levels and Exercise
If you suffer from diabetes, you have become acutely aware of the importance of how living a healthy lifestyle can help in managing the disease. Nearly 90 percent of people inflicted with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Poor choices such at eating a diet high in fat and sugar that leads to substantial weight gain is the leading causes of type 2 diabetes. Read more
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