Author: rxbodybuilders

A bodybuilder should be able prepare personally towards a specific desired goal, from competitions, contests to a mild contest between gym mates. In essence, lots of fatal blows await bodybuilders starting from acute pressure from overtraining to that eventual abuse of a nutritional supplement or even any substance of abuse. It is very easy to build a perfect body that repels the pains that exist around all seasons, the body of a winner and a bodybuilder’s paradigm. All bodybuilders have their own adoptive strategies which they use to prepare themselves for any eventuality, though one of the most common of…

There are all sorts of groups of bodybuilders in the gym, at varying levels of experience and development. Just as their years in the gym dictate their physiques will be different, their nutritional, supplement, and training requirements will vary as well. When it comes to set volume, different levels and types of bodybuilders also vary what kind of volume they use. Beginner bodybuilders often enter the weight room and jump right into unbalanced workouts. They do way too many sets for certain body parts, and neglect others. They grow imbalances as a result, and then modify their routines as they…

The plateau is one which presents the bodybuilder with lots of frustration due to the sheer fact that the entire effort being put into the workout is not seen to be bearing fruit as was the case in the initial stages of the training. During this time the frustration of the bodybuilder can be appreciated since he or she can no longer feel the twitching effects that made the muscles wince and thus implying that there was actually activity directed toward the growing of the same. Regardless of the time and strength spent on performing the workout the individual will…

Is the old tried and true beginning to fade away as new-fangled equipment arrive on the scene? The heavy bag is a contender that stands the test of time. It’s sophistication may not compare to the levers and pulleys, angles and dangles, of all sorts of contraptions meant to build, isolate and build, give range of motion to, and stretch muscle. But, man what an awesome, systemic workout you can get from this simple and effective non-machine. The typical. heavy bag is a stuffed bag made of leather or vinyl. They weigh anywhere between 50 and 100 pounds. Boxers use…

For a person who is intent on taking up strength training it is important that from the outset it should be realized that this is more than lifting weights. One needs to be prepared in the heart, in the body, and in the soul because this effort is really intense and it requires so much time and persistence if any meaningful muscle gains are to be made. One needs to understand fully that in order for him or her to shred the layers of fat that make the body seem ridiculous one has to do many repeated sets at different…

The neck is a body part which is viewed constantly, and a key to support strength for many popular compound movements. Despite this importance, it’s often overlooked even by experienced bodybuilders, who either aren’t aware of its significance or don’t know how to train it. Let’s address a few frequently asked questions regarding the neck and neck training. Why should I train the neck? The neck should be trained for several reasons.  The most important reason is to help avoid injuries. When you consider the intense workload you place on the back and chest, muscle groups directly connected to the…

Bodybuilding as a sport has been taken up by millions around the globe in an attempt to get fit. Today, the society is such that the positive things in life have been linked to a fit lifestyle. There is no doubt that the persons who have taken it upon themselves to get fit through bodybuilding are the ones that the entire planet accepts as the best looking and many people will thus spare no effort in trying to look like these persons. The ones that do not train are vilified for being unhealthy and out of proportion. One case that…

Let’s face it – biceps are the most popular muscle group to the world. When you think of bodybuilding, you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger. And when you do, he’s not doing a side triceps or an abs/thighs shot. Now, he’s usually delivering a front double biceps, the signature shot of all bodybuilding lore. Whenever a friend or acquaintance finds out you lift weights, they’ll often ask you to “make a muscle”. This is obviously not a clue to drop your trousers and flex the bejesus out of your quads. No, your friend wants to see your biceps. It’s the most…

The importance of doing warm ups before engaging in bodybuilding activity is of much significance but despite this fact there are many people who disregard this fact and proceed to do strenuous exercises that are taxing on the body; this is done in total oblivion to the effects imparted on the body. It is only after some time that these persons will realize their mistake and as such this article would like to preempt the occurrence of such ill effects especially to those new to bodybuilding. When a person is starting on exercise activities that are physically involving the body…

In order to succeed in the body building industry you need to be aware of the things which are used to gauge just how successful you are. The bench mark for success for any body builder is the amount of mass he has been able to acquire during the whole training period. Therefore the more mass a person gains the more successful he has become in this industry. Mass however does not mean being overweight what it simply means is the amount of muscles you have in your body. With this in mind this article will provide a few pointers…