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.
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
Many more articles will be posted soon!