Author: rxbodybuilders
Q: Is isometric training of any value to bodybuilders and, if so, how can it be incorporated into a workout program? A: Isometrics got a huge boost in the mid 20th Century through the mail order courses of a fellow named Charles Atlas. Nowadays, however, the vast majority of bodybuilders consider it to be little better than useless in terms of building muscle. As we all know, you can’t get big without getting strong. The problem with isometrics is that strength gains are only derived in the specific angles trained. For instance, if you do an isometric contraction with your…
Q: I have really been into HIT lately, but I am losing strength, overall, on it. Is this normal to start HIT training and find that the second workout with the same body part finds you weaker? A: A lot of factors play into whether you feel weaker or not. Rest, food and recovery are key. So is water intake and pre-workout supplementation. Use creatine for pre-workouts, eat enough calories (though not right before you train because that can sap your strength too, believe it or not), and check to see that you’re not low in T3 levels (get a…
Q: What is the Jettison technique and how can I make use of it in my workouts? A: The Jettison technique is a way of upping the intensity stakes of a work-out by making use of rubber expander cables – you know the ones that real bodybuilders wouldn’t be caught dead using. Well, here’s a way that they can not only use them, but actually benefit from them. The best ones to use are the Lifeline Gym power cables from Lifeline USA. The Lifeline system allows you to generate up to 225 pounds of resistance through a color coded band…
Q: I’m trying to build up my rectus abdominus, serratus and intercostals and get them beefier without adding bulk to my waist. Can I do abs daily? A: Normally, for any body part, if someone asked, “Can I do it everyday?” we’d say, NO! But abs are a little different. Abs re-oxygenate rapidly, which is to say that they recover rapidly and actually require more intensity in terms of duration of workout, number of sets and reps, and less total rest times in between sets. But here’s the thing… you can work with the abs as they are – rapid…
Those that are not familiar with the sport assume bodybuilding is something that is fairly easy. You lift weights and you become bigger. Really, it is anymore complicated than that? Well, yes it is; but, the simplified definition is somewhat accurate as well. You do have to lift weights to develop a bodybuilder physique. That is a basic fact that is about as accurate as can be. However, there is more to it than that. You have to know how to properly lift weights. Understanding the basics of bodybuilding training splits can set you in the right course of action…
Some bodybuilders have trainers that give them specific instructions on what to do and how to do it. Best of all the are there to help them every step of the way. sometimes you might have one that will give you some bodybuilding training routines to go by. Some of these routines are just used so that you and the trainer can map out the day to that process ad to see what you need to work on. Certain trainings can be consisted of the foods you eat and drink. For example you could be asked to jot down what…
For many years, high school and college athletic coaches frowned upon their athletes doing any sort of weight training. However, as television brought more money to professional sports, college and even high school athletic programs worked to increase the performance of their athletes in order to keep up. As a result, kids became stronger and faster in order to advance. Weight training, sports supplementation, and other bodybuilding fundamentals quickly became part of every sports program in the nation. A stigma still exists, for many, about bodybuilding. Many athletic programs employ a core weight-training program – squats, presses, dead lifts, and…
In bodybuilding, everyone uses the same factors when building up a physique. Food, training, nutrition, and rest all play key roles in the bodies we build and the muscle we carry. Let’s look at some common questions to determine your constitution, or ability to withstand a series of demands, in order to determine just how far you may be able to make it in bodybuilding. What is your response to food? What happens when you eat big? Do you get big, or do you get fat? The response to this questions – how your body responds to an excess of…
The most common question in bodybuilding training usually involves frequency of training. Busy people don’t have enough time. Young people have too much time. Some folks train two days per week. Others prefer 6 or 7 days. What is the optimum number of training days per week? It all depends on your goals! If you’re just starting out If you’re just starting out, start with 3 days a week and move up. Your body will tell you when more frequency is required. Recovery is actually MORE important than training or diet, and many people often overlook this fact and spend…
When you decided to hit the gym, you focused on the same two things everyone else does at first: getting big and benching a lot of weight. Most people think that means paying special attention to bodybuilding chest workouts. So they use the bench press, doing incline, decline and flat. They do chest dips and dumbbell raises, then add in some pushups for good measure. In the first couple of months this routine will produce some good results. After that, growth will usually slow down or stop altogether. Most people get frustrated and confused by this. Their main solution is…