Muscle Gaining

Arnold Schwarzenegger`s Favorite Chest Workout

Arnold Schwarzenegger`s routine for chest workout was so simple.. old style like him but very efficient indeed and his titles tell that: Four Mr. Universe titles, Seven Mr. Olympia titles. During Arnold Schwarzenegger`s Olympia reign, his two best bodyparts were the biceps and pecs (chest), and these are the muscles that everyone associates with a bodybuilder’s physique. Arnold`s chest in particular is widely considered the best ever. He described how he built that chest with a hard workout in...

The Ectomorph

The ectomorph physique is a fragile and delicate one. The bones of an ectomorph are light, joints are small and muscles are slight. The limbs are long in proportion and the shoulders droop. The ectomorph is a linear physique. Straight up and straight down, and may appear longer than he or she really is, due to the length of limbs coupled with lack of muscle mass developed on those limbs. The ectomorph is not naturally powerful and will have to work hard for every ounce of muscle and every bit of...

Jay Cutler`s Big Calves!

Till the year 2000 Jay Cutler finished lower than second at the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition and he was beaten by his friend, Ronnie Coleman and Dexter Jackson.From 21 bodybuilding competitions Jay Cutler won with his own muscles :D 13 (including three Mr. Olympia’s and three Arnold Classics). Jay Cutler has a perfect and complete physique but you know what Jay`s got beyond perfection? Wrong! His big muscle calves! Jay Cutler`s Tips for Big Calves “It’s not about the weight. Calf...

Gerard Butler`s Workout and Diet Plan

In my personal opinion, Gerard Butler is a great scottish actor with charm and a funny person.. After filming the movie "300", Gerard got famous i might say for his shredded body with well defined muscles (great physique), and now recently after filming "The Bounty Hunter" he also got a new girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston. I think they look nice together but Gerard Butler is picky with his girls and now he was seen with a french 29 year old lady named Laurie Chloewa. All the muscles you see on G...

Gym Behaviour

Hey guys, do you know those persones that just spit in the gym or talk trashy words? The trashy words don`t bother me so much as the bad behaviour of some people in the gym. When you go in a gym and want to lift some weights, you need proper concentration, some music to get you pumped up, water(for hidratation) and a towel don`t you? A towel or two, are needed in the gym as my last coach said:" You can catch two rabbits in one shot" and the meaning of that is: you protect the gym equip...

Benefits Of Keeping A Training Journal

Can you realize what valuable information we gain from these books? Without a doubt, we begin to notice patterns in our training performances and when our good and bad days repeat themselves in our log book. This information really helps us prepare for a race because we know when to "back off" from training.What Can You Keep In Your Journal?You can keep the following information: your waking pulse, weight, number of hours slept, your willingness in training, things like that. You can also record...

Jargon Used In Bodybuilding

Steroids: 1.Cycle: A period of steroid use often 8 or more weeks in length, followed by a similar period of disuse. 2.Pyramiding: This is when users build up to their heaviest dose on a cycle. Though prevalent in the early days of steroid use, this method was found unnecessary and is virtually no longer practiced. 3.Stacking: The process of combining drugs, or using more than one drug within a cycle. 4.Tapering: This is the opposite of Pyramiding. Users begin with their highest dose and ...

Killer Shoulder Workout

You must be at an intermediate level in order to try this workout.This shoulders workout is a 3 weekly cycling workout designed to pack some mass on your shoulders and traps. The routine comprises on 3 individual workouts, one for each week. Muscle shocking techniques like drop sets, slow reps and supersets are also used. Remember this: 1. 5-10 min warm up and stretch before each workout. 2. Strict technique on all exercises. (see shoulder exercises) 3. Aim to improve at least one aspect of ...

Proper Form of Exercises to Get Sore the Next Day

Squats:This will be your hardest exercise most likely, so put it at the beginning when you can throw everything you can at it. Lifting to failure on squats means almost falling down on your last rep. Be sure to go all the way down and have a partner or rack there to help you if needed.Leg Extensions: Use a full range of motion. Go all the way up and all the way down.Leg Curls: Use a full range of motion and do not "jerk" the weight up.DB Pullovers:Be sure to do a good warm up set so you do not i...

Principles to train effectively and safely

WARM UP and COOL DOWN: Most workout-related injuries can be avoided by proper warm-up and cool-down. Your muscles need a 5 to 15 minute warm-up as well as a brief cool-down. This is true for all weight training workouts! START AT THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL: If you begin weight training at high levels you risk serious injury. You will also develop poor form, which will hinder your efforts and discourage you.If you cannot lift the weight your working with 12 times with proper form, the weight is ...