Bodybuilding is a sport that requires a huge amount of discipline on the part of the bodybuilder. In fact, discipline is what drives any good training program. That is because discipline brings about consistency on the manner on how any bodybuilder trains and handles his or her workout program. Disciplined bodybuilders do not waver in their workout regimen or merely go through the motions. Whether rain or shine, tired or full of energy, disciplined bodybuilders are able to make sure that they watch their diet and supplement intake everyday and devote a certain amount of time to workout in the gym.
There are a number of other factors that can spell success or disaster into one's training program. Here are just a few bodybuilding tips and tricks that are guaranteed to help any bodybuilder achieve his or her goals for this New Year.
Get the Right Supplements
It is important for every bodybuilder to ensure that his or her body gets just the right nutrients not only to stay healthy, but to help it get the cuts and build the muscle mass one envisions to achieve. Even beginners to bodybuilding or any fitness training program for that matter understands that protein is one of the most important nutritional supplements to consume. But it is not just the only nutrient that is essential for every bodybuilder. Multi-vitamins are just as important as proteins, but they are also the most underestimated supplements that a bodybuilder can consume. Multi-vitamin supplements help ensure that bodybuilders get all the vitamins and minerals they need for hardcore training, growth and health.
Aside from this, bodybuilders are also able to benefit from supplements that contain creatine and compounds that can increase nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to dilate more and as such, increases the level of oxygen and other nutrients to be distributed through the different cells of the body.
Help from Testosterone
Consuming supplements that contain testosterone is one of the most included suggestions in any bodybuilding tips and tricks guide. That is because, when it comes to the sport of bodybuilding, testosterone would always be king. High levels of testosterone in the body help bodybuilders pack on muscle mass, while burning fat at the same time.
Focus on Weak Areas
One of the biggest hurdles of any bodybuilder is the fact that there are just some areas in their body that do not develop as quickly as others. In order to address this, bodybuilders would spend more time and do additional training on these areas for them to "catch up" with the other parts of the body. Arnold Presses, named after the Oak himself, are a great exercise for isolating the delts. Close grip bench presses can give an extra boost for bodybuilders who find that their chest areas are rather slow in developing. For bodybuilders that need to work double time on their triceps, a great additional exercise is the seated overhead dumbbell extension. Finally, drag curls are excellent in isolating the bicep muscles, especially the outer biceps. All of these exercises can be done with the use of free weights. It is highly suggested that bodybuilders first utilize lighter weights in order to ensure that their form is correct before going on to heavier weights.
Overall it is important to follow a good bodybuilding program that will give you step by step instructions.
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How to Choose the Best Bodybuilding Supplements
Whether you are a bodybuilder by profession or aspire to be one, bodybuilding supplements are essential. Everybody has their own personal fitness goal which explains the need for the hundreds of different products on offer in the many health and fitness outlets.
If you are looking to build muscle there are an excellent array of bodybuilding supplements on offer. These products help to accelerate the muscle building process and allow you to achieve your ideal body goals quicker. Protein supplements are essential for those who wish to increase muscle mass. Protein based bodybuilding supplements come in many forms for example powder, pills and bars. You may already be taking in a fair amount of protein in your existing diet but this is an easy way to get more into your daily intake.
Creatine based supplements are another way to build muscle. Creatine is an ingredient proven to strengthen muscle and reduce recovery time after each training session. These types of products are a great source of energy and allow you to increase your stamina and train past your usual pace and time.
Another essential supplement for professional athletes and bodybuilders are those containing vitamins and minerals. In order for your body to perform at its best you will need to ensure you are upping your intake of all of the necessary vitamins. Although you will receive vitamins and minerals naturally in your diet, taking a supplement can ensure your body is working to the best of its ability.
When it comes to supplements seek professional advice. An expert can help you decide on the correct product for your body type and help you achieve the results you desire.
Total Rebuild Gym stocks a superb range of bodybuilding supplements for those in training. Contact us on or visit our website for more information at http://www.trgym.co.uk.
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If you are looking to build muscle there are an excellent array of bodybuilding supplements on offer. These products help to accelerate the muscle building process and allow you to achieve your ideal body goals quicker. Protein supplements are essential for those who wish to increase muscle mass. Protein based bodybuilding supplements come in many forms for example powder, pills and bars. You may already be taking in a fair amount of protein in your existing diet but this is an easy way to get more into your daily intake.
Creatine based supplements are another way to build muscle. Creatine is an ingredient proven to strengthen muscle and reduce recovery time after each training session. These types of products are a great source of energy and allow you to increase your stamina and train past your usual pace and time.
Another essential supplement for professional athletes and bodybuilders are those containing vitamins and minerals. In order for your body to perform at its best you will need to ensure you are upping your intake of all of the necessary vitamins. Although you will receive vitamins and minerals naturally in your diet, taking a supplement can ensure your body is working to the best of its ability.
When it comes to supplements seek professional advice. An expert can help you decide on the correct product for your body type and help you achieve the results you desire.
Total Rebuild Gym stocks a superb range of bodybuilding supplements for those in training. Contact us on or visit our website for more information at http://www.trgym.co.uk.
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The 300 Movie Workout - What We All Overlooked
The movie 300 no longer needs an introduction. The connection between the movie and my site, should also be obvious. Everyone's writing about and reviewing the movie, and the buffed up warriors, and especially - the grueling workout routine that the actors had to endure in order to look how they did in the movie. It's obvious that a little manipulation of makeup played a small role in enhancing the definition of their physiques, but make no mistake - they DID have lean, admirable physiques that made most of us walk out of the cinema saying "wow... i wish I looked like that...".
So, allow me to fast forward to Mark Twight - the exercise guru and former world-class mountain climber with a no-pain-no-gain attitude who is the man behind the training of the actors who he put through his routine called, what else - 300. The actors trained for a duration ranging from eight to ten weeks with a goal of shaping them to look not like bodybuilders, but as close as possible to a Greek warrior. What's the difference you ask? A bodybuilder's routine would focus more on individual bodyparts, tweaking and focusing on exercises that would eventually build the best looking physique - symmetrical, having correct proportions and lots of muscle mass. A 'Greek warrior' physique would however have a more 'raw' and functional appearance, not necessarily big and muscular, with a focus not on pretty looking muscles, but a fit, lean, mean machine.. basically an ordinary guy who is very fit and lean, and strong - the look of having muscles that are there for a purpose.
The routine?
# 25 pull-ups
# 50 deadlifts with 135 lbs
# 50 push-ups
# 50 box jumps (24-inch box)
# 50 "floor wipers" (a core and shoulders exercise with 135 lbs)
# 50 "clean and press" with a kettlebell (36 lbs)
# 25 more pull-ups
Sum up the total number of repetitions, and you get a total of 300, which is how the routine got its name. The challenge is that you're supposed to do it within 20 minutes.
My opinion on the 300 Workout routine:
I think the trainers did an amazing job with the 300 workout routine. My first reaction was 'WOW'. It is indeed an amazing routine obviously built for those who are already fit. No ordinary guy/newbie/gym first-timer can hope to pull this off.
Interestingly, as I was reading deeper into this, It took me by surprise that EVERY SINGLE SITE and REVIEW on the 300 workout routine I came across focused entirely on their workout and what the actors endured - I mean, yeah, it's not your everyday workout routine and I take my hat/shoes and weight training gloves off for them, but the fact that everyone is only talking about their exercise routine proves to a certain extent that many still fail to realize that NUTRITION plays a BIGGER role in altering our physique than the workout itself. Muscles grow when your body is at rest - NOT at the gym. Why is everyone talking about the workout only? Why isnt there an equal amount of writeups on what they ate? I assure you they weren't eating a bowl of cornflakes or toasted bread with jam for their breakfast. These guys were almost certainly eating like champions - eating like a Greek warrior may I say?
I'd like to stress to everyone - that the 300 workout (or any other quick-fix you see in a mag) is NOT the holy grail to a better physique. Yeah, it may help shock your system into new growth, but at the end, its that thing you're stuffing your mouth with that is going to determine the outcome of your hard work. You are what you eat - yes, that phrase is actually a FACT. I hate to break it to you but I would boldly say that AT LEAST 70% of your ideal physique lies in what you eat - your diet.
Like it or not, proper nutrition IS THE MOST IMPORTANT factor for muscle growth. Without proper nutrition, you will make little or no gains and eventually only frustrate yourself and quit because you don't see progress. The importance of 'raw materials' for your body to use can't be stressed enough. So if you're someone looking for a short cut or a quick fix to a better physique, I think you'd be better off spending that time learning about proper nutrition.
If you can't even get sufficient amounts of protein in your diet, consume balanced meals spread throughout the day, and adequate rest, don't even bother trying the 300 workout - you're just barking up the wrong tree. Some of us can't even find the willpower to cardio for 30 minutes. I'm reminded of a friend who thought that 15 mins of cardio before his workout, and another 15 mins after is equivalent as a 30 minute cardio session. Who are we trying to kid except ourselves...
Okay, now that I've got the frustration of the 300 workout craze out, does anyone out there actually know what these actors ate?
Josh Stone, also known as DM, is the author behind the site http://www.dailymuscle.com which offers the author’s personal views on real-life fitness, bodybuilding, sports nutrition, cardio, fat loss, training information, and on all things that surrounds fitness.
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So, allow me to fast forward to Mark Twight - the exercise guru and former world-class mountain climber with a no-pain-no-gain attitude who is the man behind the training of the actors who he put through his routine called, what else - 300. The actors trained for a duration ranging from eight to ten weeks with a goal of shaping them to look not like bodybuilders, but as close as possible to a Greek warrior. What's the difference you ask? A bodybuilder's routine would focus more on individual bodyparts, tweaking and focusing on exercises that would eventually build the best looking physique - symmetrical, having correct proportions and lots of muscle mass. A 'Greek warrior' physique would however have a more 'raw' and functional appearance, not necessarily big and muscular, with a focus not on pretty looking muscles, but a fit, lean, mean machine.. basically an ordinary guy who is very fit and lean, and strong - the look of having muscles that are there for a purpose.
The routine?
# 25 pull-ups
# 50 deadlifts with 135 lbs
# 50 push-ups
# 50 box jumps (24-inch box)
# 50 "floor wipers" (a core and shoulders exercise with 135 lbs)
# 50 "clean and press" with a kettlebell (36 lbs)
# 25 more pull-ups
Sum up the total number of repetitions, and you get a total of 300, which is how the routine got its name. The challenge is that you're supposed to do it within 20 minutes.
My opinion on the 300 Workout routine:
I think the trainers did an amazing job with the 300 workout routine. My first reaction was 'WOW'. It is indeed an amazing routine obviously built for those who are already fit. No ordinary guy/newbie/gym first-timer can hope to pull this off.
Interestingly, as I was reading deeper into this, It took me by surprise that EVERY SINGLE SITE and REVIEW on the 300 workout routine I came across focused entirely on their workout and what the actors endured - I mean, yeah, it's not your everyday workout routine and I take my hat/shoes and weight training gloves off for them, but the fact that everyone is only talking about their exercise routine proves to a certain extent that many still fail to realize that NUTRITION plays a BIGGER role in altering our physique than the workout itself. Muscles grow when your body is at rest - NOT at the gym. Why is everyone talking about the workout only? Why isnt there an equal amount of writeups on what they ate? I assure you they weren't eating a bowl of cornflakes or toasted bread with jam for their breakfast. These guys were almost certainly eating like champions - eating like a Greek warrior may I say?
I'd like to stress to everyone - that the 300 workout (or any other quick-fix you see in a mag) is NOT the holy grail to a better physique. Yeah, it may help shock your system into new growth, but at the end, its that thing you're stuffing your mouth with that is going to determine the outcome of your hard work. You are what you eat - yes, that phrase is actually a FACT. I hate to break it to you but I would boldly say that AT LEAST 70% of your ideal physique lies in what you eat - your diet.
Like it or not, proper nutrition IS THE MOST IMPORTANT factor for muscle growth. Without proper nutrition, you will make little or no gains and eventually only frustrate yourself and quit because you don't see progress. The importance of 'raw materials' for your body to use can't be stressed enough. So if you're someone looking for a short cut or a quick fix to a better physique, I think you'd be better off spending that time learning about proper nutrition.
If you can't even get sufficient amounts of protein in your diet, consume balanced meals spread throughout the day, and adequate rest, don't even bother trying the 300 workout - you're just barking up the wrong tree. Some of us can't even find the willpower to cardio for 30 minutes. I'm reminded of a friend who thought that 15 mins of cardio before his workout, and another 15 mins after is equivalent as a 30 minute cardio session. Who are we trying to kid except ourselves...
Okay, now that I've got the frustration of the 300 workout craze out, does anyone out there actually know what these actors ate?
Josh Stone, also known as DM, is the author behind the site http://www.dailymuscle.com which offers the author’s personal views on real-life fitness, bodybuilding, sports nutrition, cardio, fat loss, training information, and on all things that surrounds fitness.
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