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Mind
Motivation. Do You Have It?
If you're one of those people who cant get the motivation to go all out and push your self to the limit, well then, you sure as hell aren't lookin in the right place. You think that reading an article is gonna change that?- Hell no! The only thing that can change that is YOU
Section: Mind :: Mar 07, 2002
Nutrition
Water's Effects On Bodybuilding!
One very important aspect of bodybuilding that is often overlooked is the consumption of adequate amounts of water. In this article I will briefly go over how water is used in the body, and then I will discuss its role in bodybuilding and weight loss.
Section: Nutrition :: Aug 04, 2001
All Out Back Training!
The back as a whole is the biggest asset of the upper-body. The width of the lats alone tend to set the difference between someone who is just muscular, and someone who has the look of a freakish-monster, commonly known as a 'bodybuilder'.
Section: Training :: Mar 07, 2002
Intensity Techniques: Supersets And Drop Sets!
Two of the most common lifting techniques are discussed in this article. If you are unfamiliar with either of them, get aquatinted, because they will be your best friends somewhere down the line.
Section: Training :: Mar 07, 2002
The No Equipment Experience!
Make no mistake, when you're beginning, in other words, your first year or two of hard-core training, you have to follow a program- and follow it to the T.
Section: Training :: Mar 27, 2002
Fundamental Exercises
When it comes to training, some muscles fatigue easier than others. It can be from a number of different things. The burn factor for example: calves just hurt like heck to train- actually, any of your leg muscles burn like crazy, so a lot of people neglect them.
Section: Training :: Mar 07, 2002
Instinctive Training!
A few times in each workout I'd want to do 1 or 2 sets less of something and
replace them with something else, based purely on how I felt that day. I started training instinctively a few months ago,
and I'm addicted. So far, here's my insight.
Section: Training :: Mar 01, 2002
Sample Routines And Splits!
For those of you who do not know, when you pyramid a set, the reps go down as the weight goes up.
Section: Training :: Apr 18, 2001
Intensity Techniques: Partial Reps And The Cheating Method!
If you're training with higher reps and geared toward good definition and quality, then I would recommend that you generally use full, strict reps.
Section: Training :: Apr 23, 2001
A Solid Training Split!
Rest is a very critical part of bodybuilding- at any level. Actually, rest is where the actual 'getting bigger' takes place. So it is very important to organize your program so that each muscle is trained for the maximum amount of growth possible.
Section: Training :: May 01, 2001
Intensity Techniques: Multi Exercise Sets!
OK, here's another shocker for all
of you out there lookin' to up the
intensity and add some serious
shock value to your workouts.
Section: Training :: Jun 23, 2001
Training
Overlooked Essentials!
Let's face it, as a bodybuilder, it's a fact that you will need to have certain things to
reach your goals. There are a few very important essentials of
bodybuilding that are often left out of the picture, more frequently by beginners. So
my goal in this article is to hit the major ones that are absolutely critical for your
success as a bodybuilder.
Section: Training :: Oct 09, 2000
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