How can you make your journey to bodybuilding glory as safe as possible? In our last blog post we talked about the importance of warming up, using a spotter when performing potentially risky exercise and the importance of wearing weight belts when your lower back will be receiving a high level of muscular strain. Today’s blog post will cover more ground in terms of establishing your personal safety while you’re working out at home or in the gym. I know for a fact that a large percentage […]

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Why are so many people attracted to bodybuilding? Since Arnold Schwarzenegger and countless other Mr. Olympias in the United States began dominating the modern bodybuilding scene, it’s not surprising that countless would-be bodybuilders are flocking the nation’s gyms in search for bodybuilding gold. The heavyweights of this generation like Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler have shown the world that being truly passionate about bodybuilding can transform it into a fulltime and very lucrative career. We’re talking about competitions with sizeable cash prizes, product endorsements, invitations to meets […]

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How can you develop the unstoppable motivation of pro bodybuilders? Bodybuilding is anything but easy. To say that anyone can succeed with bodybuilding is a myth because not everyone has the genes and more importantly, the motivation to succeed in this type of sport/physical activity. It’s not enough to have the height advantage or naturally large muscle cells to succeed in bodybuilding. You need to have the steel-clad motivation and willpower to sustain the effort, too. Without these two elements, you’re not going to last very long. […]

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How can you power through sets and get the results you want? In our previous blog post, we talked about the two biggest camps in bodybuilding: the high intensity group and the classical group. The high intensity group espouses the belief that higher resistance with fewer reps and sets is the best way to build mass and strength. The opposing group on the other hand, teaches us that you can get excellent results too by overloading the muscles and increasing the frequency of the movements. These two […]

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What do you need to know about sets and reps? In our previous series, we took a serious and in-depth look at what makes the perfect repetition. We discovered that there are specific rep scales that a bodybuilder can use to achieve specific goals. Ultimately, it would be up to the bodybuilder himself to determine which rep scale is most effective for him. The beauty of bodybuilding is that everything is customizable, right down to what brand of protein bar you would be consuming after a workout. […]

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How can you consistently train hard for maximum strength and gains? In our previous blog post, we discussed the importance of form, technique and the proper ways of determining the right level of resistance for specific movements. We also learned that no one can tell you how much weight you can safely push, pull or lift… You’ll have to find out for yourself. Today’s post will focus on additional performance tips that will make you train harder and more effectively than you did before. Are you ready? […]

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What is intensity and how does it contribute to a bodybuilder’s progress? The intensity of a weightlifting exercise is determined primarily by the resistance being used by the bodybuilder. Resistance, or the weight of the plates themselves, has a marked effect on the bodybuilder’s performance. Using lower resistance or lighter weights often allows the bodybuilder to perform more reps and sets. An increase in reps and sets theoretically boosts a person’s calorie-burning capability during the workout, making him less likely to store excess fat (assuming that all […]

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