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Sub-Categories: [ 158 Articles Listed ] Why Are You Not Making Gains?
By: Clayton South
Millions of people the world over are trapped in bodies they are desperately trying to change, without success. Learn how to continually make gains! 7803 Words - Date Added: Mar 08, 2003
General Training For People Who Don't Care About Getting Big Or Ripped!
By: Mike Mahler
A good training program will get you in shape so you have more energy for daily life and a higher threshold for stress. Learn more about training for general health with the following: training program, five pillars, and much more! Read on. 5336 Words - Date Added: Nov 07, 2007
Bob Sapp's (The Beast) Training And Nutrition Secrets!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
Lifestyle, training, diet and nutritional supplement use are all important in maximizing strength, performance and muscle mass. Dr. Di has helped Bob Sapp become an anabolic beast at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing in at over 350 pounds. Bob is has mass and size that has rarely been seen. Did I mention that he is ALL NATURAL? 4758 Words - Date Added: Sep 04, 2003
Do You Believe In True Bodybuilding?
By: Clayton South
What is true bodybuilding? Do you know? Don't be too sure! Just what did the progenitors of our lifestyle mean by bodybuilding and excellence? 4507 Words - Date Added: Nov 27, 2002
Listening to Your Body
By: Big Cat
Learn about breathing, time under tension, lifting in a natural arc, compound movements, isolation movements, increasing strength while decreasing risk of injury, strength-size relation, and much more! 4128 Words - Date Added: Dec 10, 2001
Intensity: Do You Have It?
By: Clayton South
Intensity is important for the advanced bodybuilder to understand. In an attempt to understand what intensity is. 4009 Words - Date Added: Nov 22, 2002
Form Versus Weight/Momentum
By: Manny Fausett
Currently in any gym in the world, a person can walk in and find a lifter, regardless
of gender, weight training with an unrealistic weight; throwing the weights around
instead of focusing on form and maximum muscle contraction. The purpose of this
article is to hopefully, avoid some of the common pitfalls regarding weight training for
muscular development. 3501 Words - Date Added: Feb 24, 2001
Total Bodybuilding!
By: Intensity Magazine
Food supplements are supplements and not nutritional replacements and should be used in addition to regular food not instead of it. 3482 Words - Date Added: Sep 16, 2002
Power/Bodybuilding - (Before Steroids) - My Own Story
By: Paul Becker
The initial flame that would change my physical being for the rest of my life was ignited three times. Written with Dennis B. Weis. 3223 Words - Date Added: Sep 08, 2002
Real Workouts For Real Working Men And Women
By: Planet Muscle
Well, to help each of us find our own meaning of life (besides Monday night football), we use names and labels. We have names and labels for everything in bodybuilding. 3175 Words - Date Added: Nov 08, 2002
Ron Harris
By: The Tortoise and the Hare
You wonder why you bother training and eating seven meals a day for years, when someone else can look bigger and better in months. 3072 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2002
Power Moves!
By: Ron Harris
We all have our favorite exercises for each bodypart, and for many of us they tend to be the same ones. 3013 Words - Date Added: Aug 21, 2002
The Advantages Of Two-A-Days!
By: ISSA
Try this great way to mix things up, stimulating unprecedented muscle and strength gains, while helping to slash bodyfat. 2947 Words - Date Added: Mar 20, 2003
Learning About Teenbodybuilding.com Stars
By: James Sadek
The questions and there answers are posted below in what I believe to be a pretty decent way to somehow get to know these guys a little better in regards to there bodybuilding. 2758 Words - Date Added: Sep 03, 2002
S.A.I.S. Mass-Building Routine
By: Jeff McCarrell
Anyone who wants to build a substantial amount of muscle in the shortest possible
time must follow a carefully designed, methodical program based on undisputed
scientific facts. This most certainly applies to the design of the training program. Full
details on this amazing workout! 2722 Words - Date Added: Nov 08, 2002
Raise Your Bench 50-Pounds!
By: Planet Muscle
Learn why so many people cannot finish the last 3-5 inches of the bench press and how to increase your bench by 50 POUNDS! 2719 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2003
Layne's How To Guide For Bulking: Part I - The Macronutrients
By: Layne Norton
Before I talk about the system itself it is important that everyone understands the basics behind muscle growth and how calorie surplus helps you gain muscle. I will cover these issues in 3 parts. 2625 Words - Date Added: Nov 26, 2002
Periodization: Part 2
By: Luis Berrios
Learn the difference between short and long term periodization. Also, find out how the different workouts will help you in different ways! 2596 Words - Date Added: Dec 19, 2002
Bodybuilding for Babyboomers - Shaping Up For Summer, The Baby Boomer Way!
By: Babyboomers
Shaping up the baby boomer way means training hard, yet training smart. That means employing science and the wisdom that only comes with age to our training. Learn why! 2474 Words - Date Added: Mar 06, 2003
Never Stop Growing!
By: Ron Harris
Ask yourself, is this exactly the way you wanted to look? I didn't think so. Don't worry. I'm not going to leave you hanging. 2402 Words - Date Added: Sep 07, 2002
Bodybuilding: Its True Nature!
By: Clayton South
From reading theory after theory, you most probably have many questions about the "sport" and your place within it. You may be, understandably, confused. 2310 Words - Date Added: Nov 06, 2002
Periodization For Bodybuilders
By: Keats Snideman
Are you interested in long term results and effectiveness in your training? Then you better have at least a basic understanding of 'periodization.' 2135 Words - Date Added: Sep 26, 2002
Randy's Advanced 6-day Routine
By: Randy Herring
If you are an advanced trainee, want to lose fat or get into contest shape quickly and wish to gain more muscle due to a greater blood flow to the working muscles though larger capillaries owing to higher rep range/cardiovascular type training than normal this routine is for you. 2077 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2002
Fitness & Figure Competitors: The Struggle, The Pain, And The Beauty
By: Bill Dobbins
Learn what fitness and figure competitors go through daily to become what they want to do. Also, find out how the fitness and figure competitors were born! 2070 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2002
Rebounding From Setbacks
By: James Mace
Keep up the tenacity, and never give up no matter what life throws your way, and your dreams will become reality! Learn how to bounce back from setbacks! 2064 Words - Date Added: Jan 11, 2002
How To Make It As A Certified Personal Trainer In A Small Town!
By: ISSA
As a certified personal trainer myself, I have noticed over the years how hard it is for a certified personal trainer to make it in a small town/city. Learn how to make it in your small town! 2060 Words - Date Added: Dec 06, 2002
Hardcore Training Routines
By: AnimalPak
When it comes to bodybuilding, hardcore is more. It's a mentality, a way of living. For hardcore lifters, it means training as hard as you possibly can without all the fancy trimmings. 2047 Words - Date Added: Oct 30, 2002
Weights Or Cardio: What's It Going To Be?
By: Nick Nilsson
Knowing how to balance cardio with weight training can be one of the most challenging aspects of putting together your training program. Learn how to do it here. 2034 Words - Date Added: Oct 21, 2003
Is Going to Failure Necessary?
By: Pete Sisco
I have counseled the practice of going to failure as a means to ensure muscle growth stimulation. But over the years much confusion has developed regarding the use of this principle. Having a clear understanding of the failure principle will save you wasted effort and prevent you from accepting what has become dogma as scientific fact. 2016 Words - Date Added: Nov 30, 2001
Why Do I Need Cardio?
By: AnimalPak
Learn why cardio is a must for bodybuilders and what these bodybuilding experts think about cardio. Find out what the EXPERTS think! 1991 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2003
Mind Over Muscle
By: Eric Satterwhite
If I have a strong believe and the information to prove it, I will say it with full confidence.
1947 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2002
Total Body Training With Antagonistic Supersets
By: Dave Draper
It was built to be used, and its function is in its systemic movement - different muscle groups working together in a coordinated fashion - rather than separately in clumsy, isolated motion. 1918 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2002
Accelerate Growth And Recovery!
By: Eric Satterwhite
For the bodybuilder, glycogen stores are one of the most critical factors in muscle growth. Learn how to grow and recover faster! 1873 Words - Date Added: Dec 15, 2002
Troubleshooting!
By: Matt Danielsson
If you have had problems in the past and don't know where to look for answers, look no further! 1828 Words - Date Added: Feb 21, 2003
Basic Instinct: Harnessing Your Powers of Intuition for Explosive Growth!
By: Ron Harris
We have all been conditioned to look to the "experts" to guide us through this often confusing maze of bodybuilding. After all, few of us have all the relevant information in terms of physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, biochemistry, and applied chemistry that we would optimally desire. 1809 Words - Date Added: Oct 01, 2002
Gain Mass the Lane Way.
By: Brian Lane
I have chosen to write about all my
experiences in muscle gain. What works for me, and what doesn't. Here are my supplements, training programs, and other tricks and tips. 1786 Words - Date Added: Mar 22, 2002
Body Thrust
By: Dave Draper
To make a muscle look good, you need only train it in isolation, but to make it work efficiently in useful, everyday activities, it must work synergistically with other muscle groups. 1783 Words - Date Added: Jul 18, 2002
A Critical Look At Machines
By: Matt Danielsson
Unfortunately, there is a whole bunch of machines put together by people who either have no clue of biomechanics, have a complete disregard for the customers except for their wallets, or a combination of both. 1782 Words - Date Added: Nov 13, 2002
Stop Having Beginner Workout Blues!
By: David Gluhareff
Are you dreading going to the gym? Bored with your current workouts? Not getting the results you need because you're stuck in a rut? Find out what you can do to spice up your workout routines and rev up your metabolism! 1769 Words - Date Added: Dec 17, 2003
The Hidden Power Of Behavior-Based Training
By: Charles Staley
Before a new building can be erected on a site where an older building exists, the older building must be demolished first. Learn how your behaviour will be base your training! 1753 Words - Date Added: Dec 12, 2002
Training Styles
By: James Sadek
I have found for a period of a couple of weeks one might training style such as drop sets but then it doesn't feel right after a while so I will use another. 1741 Words - Date Added: Sep 04, 2002
How Well Do You Know Your Body?
By: Ryan Mackie
Trying various training methods really motivates me and fires me up to know that at the end of the year I will have a much better understanding of how my body responds to differing training and nutrition strategies. 1658 Words - Date Added: Feb 26, 2003
Balls Of Steel: What Does It Mean To Have Steel Balls?
By: AnimalPak
Long before the warm and fuzzy spas known today as 'gyms' took over, I trained for powerlifting in an insane asylum known as Eiferman's Gym. Learn what real training is, without the pretty spandex and music! 1654 Words - Date Added: Nov 19, 2002
Training To Grow!
By: Alex D Angelo
There are so many chronic over trainers that neglect the rest aspect of training, but we must remember you only grow when resting. 1651 Words - Date Added: Oct 01, 2002
Three Phases To Your Dynamic Body
By: Mark Saunders
Phase one will last two weeks. Phase two will last four weeks and phase three will last six weeks. Then we'll just have to take it from there. With these, your will get the body you have always dreamed of! 1647 Words - Date Added: Jan 17, 2003
The Principles Of Bodybuilding.
By: Clayton South
Repeatedly I receive letters of thanks from bodybuilders around the world, astounded that philosophy is the chief determinant of bodybuilding success. Find out what they know! 1604 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2003
Where Is Real Bodybuilding Information Found These Days?
By: Clayton South
When I first became involved in bodybuilding, I would do whatever I saw someone else doing or what the magazines said. I came to ask myself, where is real bodybuilding knowledge? Where is a source that gives knowledge that is effective and that will produce results when applied correctly? Find out what I found! 1600 Words - Date Added: Aug 01, 2003
Eight Ways To Achieve Fat-Loss & Muscle Gain!
By: Shawn LeBrun
Are you looking to lose the fat and gain muscle? Learn the secrets of Shawn Lebrun on how to do this! 1597 Words - Date Added: Dec 06, 2002
Intensity Or Insanity
By: AnimalPak
The gym attendent told me not to go over there but I did and he said 'I'm going to kill you if you don't get the hell out of here. I'll kick your ass. 1592 Words - Date Added: Dec 18, 2002
Add Weights To All Your Lifts Immediately!
By: Shawn LeBrun
Do you want to learn a method that will guarantee you will be able to instantly add weight to all of your lifts? Learn how to warm up correctly. 1590 Words - Date Added: Apr 14, 2003
The Imperfect Training Program!
By: Keats Snideman
What if I told you that I had the perfect training program? Would you be interested? Conversely, what if I told you that I had the imperfect, less than ideal training program. Which of the two would you be interested in? The former of course! Learn all about the IMPERFECT TRAINING PROGRAM. 1576 Words - Date Added: Jan 06, 2004
Common Sense Training.
By: Cyberpump
Bodybuilders often turn to science for the answer and end up with so many conflicting answers that it makes their heads spin. Science won't help you in many instances, common sense will! 1562 Words - Date Added: May 19, 2003
Coming Back From An Injury
By: Ian Matthews
On July 31st I tore my left pectoral muscle while attempting to bench-press 415 pounds. On November 14th, after 106 days of recovery, I was finally given clearance to train chest, shoulders, and back. Learn what I did to recover. 1550 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2002
Bucking the Trend: Get Out Of That Rut!
By: Hardgainer.com
Abbreviated training can be a fickle thing. Just when you think you have your training blueprint perfect, your gains dry up. Find out how to get your gains back again! 1549 Words - Date Added: Jan 02, 2004
Clank and Bangers
By: Lisa Sutton
What would a "gym" be without the reverberation of . . . . weights CLANKING, BANGING, SLAMMING, SMASHING and CRASHING into one another? 1517 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2002
Formulas For Effecting Body Composition Change!
By: Randy Herring
A safe and effective lean body mass gain should be no more than 2 pounds per month. Fat loss should be no more than 4 pounds per month. Any more would constitute lean mass (muscle) loss. Learn why! 1517 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2004
What Makes Muscles Grow?
By: ISSA
If you want to develop more muscle, then you better get ready to do some hard work and prepare for slow gains, for the body will only respond to a combination of resistance training, diet and rest. 1515 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2003
Getting In Shape: An Average Women's Approach
By: Will Duggan
There are so many diets out there today convincing women to reduce red meat, increase fish intake, don’t eat more than an ounce of this and be sure to eat this once a day! Learn how to get in shape for the average women. 1501 Words - Date Added: Jan 23, 2003
Top 5 Mass Building Exercises
By: David Knowles
I'm going to tell you five exercises that have great potential for helping you build muscle 1489 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2002
The Ultimate Mass Building Workout!
By: Clayton South
If, however, you are like most bodybuilders, and are looking for the workout that will put on the most amount of muscle in the shortest period of time, then stay tuned: this may be just the recipe you have been looking for. 1486 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2002
Five Tips To Improve Your Training Efficiency!
By: ISSA
In fact, the following 5 suggestions enabled me to help a 37 year old elite jui jitsu competitor to increase his lean body mass by over 20 pounds during a 15 week training cycle in 1997. Use these methods religiously and you'll start to obtain similar results for your clients! Learn how it can help YOU! 1480 Words - Date Added: Jul 24, 2003
A Guide To Effective Weekly Training Analysis
By: Ryan Mackie
I like to look at everything I do with my training very closely. Knowing exactly why I'm doing certain routines, training methods and why I'm following a certain type of diet strategy. 1451 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002
Things That Make A Bodybuilder Say, 'HMMMMM'...
By: Delbert Hickman
As a bodybuilder, you spend countless number of hours working to perfect your
physique. In doing so, you are subjected to an environment filled with all types of
activities that just make you want to say, "HMMMMM...". I thought I'd lighten things
up a bit and talk about some of the not so normal, funny, and sometimes less than
intelligent things I've seen while training in the gym. 1445 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2000
Free-Hand Your Way To Fitness!
By: Randy Herring
Freehand exercises have a tonic effect on the muscles and internal organs. They tone up the circulatory system and are beneficial in safeguarding the general health of the body. Advanced freehand exercises shape and muscularize the body. 1403 Words - Date Added: Oct 15, 2002
Breaking The Mold!
By: Dave Draper
Break your plateaus! Here is a Draper Diversion you are permitted to enjoy from time to time. It's not exactly a box of chocolates, but then it's not sardine and onion pie either. 1375 Words - Date Added: Apr 16, 2003
Intelli-Training: How To Train Intelligently!
By: Other Writer
When I began BB my chest was 38 inches and arms 11 inches... but now? Chest 42 inches
and arms 14 inches. I got this huge gain using what I call 'Intelli-Training' or Intelligent
Training. Here is the full program! 1371 Words - Date Added: Dec 12, 2000
Add 1 Pound A Week For Continuous Gains!
By: Cyberpump
Are you tired of not making any gains? Learn how adding 1 pound a week can help you set new personal records and improve your ego! 1368 Words - Date Added: May 12, 2003
The Workout Of Champions!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Try these workouts from the top powerlifters in the sport, if you can! 1364 Words - Date Added: Dec 24, 2002
The Truth Behind Cardiovascular Exercise And Spot Reducing!
By: Peggy Schoolcraft
Many of our experts can tell you what works for them but relating it to you and your individual biochemical structure is another. 1354 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2002
The Basics Of Getting Leaner.
By: Pekka Varre
The easiest and quickest way to improve looks is to burn fat. If you want your body to look tighter, burn calories. If you want your muscles to appear bigger, burn calories. 1342 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2004
Water Exercise: The Coolest Workout!
By: Maia Appleby
Do you want to enjoy your outdoor summer exercise without that sweaty, sticky feeling? How about hopping in the pool and doing your workout the luxurious way? The pool just might be the only place where you can do cardiovascular work, toning and stretching without even feeling like you've broken a sweat! 1333 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2003
Tricks Of The Trade
By: Dean Goudie
There are many different ways to build muscle, and it's up to each individual person to figure out which work for them, but make sure you are aware of all the options that are available to you. 1312 Words - Date Added: Sep 17, 2002
Why Do You Have All Those Muscles?
By: Dave Draper
Do you wonder what bodybuilders use their muscles for, besides for looks. Dave Draper has cleared this up for all of us and telling us why! 1305 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2002
Is Swiss Ball Training For You?
By: ISSA
Find out if swiss balls are right for you and how to use them properly! 1287 Words - Date Added: Mar 25, 2003
Building Huge Legs: The True Sign Of A Bodybuilder
By: Jonathan Stehlik
Normal people just do not understand where we bodybuilders come from when we explain to them how much we enjoy standing out from the average and training to look like Greek statues. Learn why bodybuilders go to the extreme! 1279 Words - Date Added: Feb 03, 2003
Get Ripped For The Beach In 21 Days?
By: Matt Danielsson
Be realistic - but don't lose sight of your goals, and you'll get there eventually. Set your goals small and move your way up! Learn how! 1279 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2003
A Quasi-Comprehensive Definition & Explanation of Intensity
By: David Knowles
I am almost certain that 99.9% of you have come across the term "intensity." You probably first encountered it in a bodybuilding magazine or perhaps from reading various articles by other Bodybuilding.com writers. Learn what it is really about! 1275 Words - Date Added: Nov 11, 2002
The Training Dilemma Part 1
By: Mitch Hodge
Everyone wants to know the perfect amount of time to spend in the gym for
maximum results. Three on, one off, no, four on, two off, or was it three on, two off,
one on, one off?! I'm telling you it's enough to drive a hardcore bodybuilder to the lap
pool. Learn about the different eras of bodybuilding and different theories. 1273 Words - Date Added: Oct 01, 2001
Up Your Max With Singles
By: Critical Bench
There has always been a debate on whether or not performing a single rep during your workout is a good idea. Many people think that if you want to know how much you can lift for one rep you can simply look it up in a chart and avoid any chance of injury. 1270 Words - Date Added: Nov 25, 2002
Three Weeks To Lean!
By: David Gluhareff
Are you looking for that get lean program? If you are then this is it. The following is a lean out program for lifters who are stuck in a rut or who are just looking for a change! 1266 Words - Date Added: Jan 07, 2004
Carmen Garcia's Health & Fitness Tips
By: Carmen Garcia
I began weight training 3 years ago and transformed my physique from being on the slender side to a very toned and defined body, without looking masculine. Here are some of my best tips on health & fitness! 1260 Words - Date Added: Dec 19, 2002
Randy's Advanced Muscle-Building & Fat Loss Training Regimen
By: Randy Herring
I am following an Intermediate 4-day Split modified for Advanced Training so I can train body parts more frequently to cycle my weight & rep scheme and also to vary the exercises and technique. 1259 Words - Date Added: Jun 28, 2002
Monica Brant's Training Tips!
By: Monica Brant
Learn the secrets on how to train correctly from abs to shoulders. 1222 Words - Date Added: Dec 17, 2002
The Main Event
By: Joe Corleone
Learn about the layout of your training program and how bodybuilding is NOT a one size fits all sport! 1189 Words - Date Added: Sep 01, 2001
Amazing Gains: Renegade Training Results!
By: Intensity Magazine
As I look back on the mere 3 weeks that I have been training using the Renegade philosophy, I realize that I have gained much more than I expected. 1177 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2003
Packing On The Mass!
By: Jamie Hale
By following the guidelines above you should begin to stack on the mass. If you are following these guidelines, but you still can't pack on mass something is wrong. Seek professional help. 1156 Words - Date Added: Mar 18, 2003
Weightlifting 101
By: Josh Henkin
bet most of you have started reading this article expecting to learn about weight
training. Nope, I am not going to go there. While many people have probably no
interest in ever competing in Olympic weightlifting, it has a lot to offer for those
interested in high levels of strength and sports performance. 1147 Words - Date Added: Aug 07, 2002
Counter-Conditioning Arm-Pump.
By: Intensity Magazine
Working with Clubbell SPP demands fine motor control under tension which makes it your ideal ally in nuking arm-pump hostiles from your race-day battlefields. 1147 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2003
5 Dieting Tips For Hardcore Bodybuilders!
By: AnimalPak
I'm not saying you have to be a technical wizard with a degree in sports nutrition. You just have to combine some basics with common sense. Here are five tips that should you get started. 1146 Words - Date Added: May 13, 2004
Stretch And Flex
By: Lisa Sutton
Typically, it is these individuals that cannot help disrespecting the equipment not to mention fellow gym members by literally dropping the weight from unbelievable heights. 1095 Words - Date Added: Aug 06, 2002
Six Steps To A Rock Hard Flat Midsection
By: Glen Danbury
Look through any health and fitness magazine and what will you find? An article on how to create a flat toned midsection. The problem is how many of you obtained that elusive hard midsection? 1095 Words - Date Added: Oct 31, 2002
Positive Lifting
By: David Knowles
Have you ever heard someone say to his training partner "get your mind right" before a set? That's what I mean by having a certain mind-set. 1083 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2002
No Weight Room? No Problem!
By: Other Writer
The reason I bring this up is the constant queries I receive for programs that don't require a weight room and that can be monitored by the coach or done at home. 1063 Words - Date Added: Nov 01, 2002
Balancing Act
By: Ben Black
For many of us bodybuilders, developing our physiques is a constant juggling act. We are perpetually compelled to stare into a mirror and see if our bodies are in perfect symmetry. 1057 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2002
The Rep: Learn What To Do To Not Get Hurt
By: Matt Danielsson
This might not seem like a very big deal - I mean, hey, just grab the barbell and hammer it out, right? Not so. In fact, the rep is just as important of a variable as any other factor when you're working out. 1055 Words - Date Added: Nov 08, 2002
Herculean Champions!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Everyone has a person who motivated them into lifting. Many of us would say Arnold because his physique is something we all wanted. 1051 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2002
Quality Over Quantity!
By: Matt Danielsson
As we all know, growth is triggered by training, and logic would suggest that more training equals more growth. Wrong. Learn why! 1051 Words - Date Added: Mar 05, 2003
Unlock the Keys to Proper Training for Continuous Mass Gains
By: Thomas Woods
Going to the gym and hitting the weights hard day after day is crucial when
trying to pack on more size. But the readers of this web site want to do more than
just pack on some more size. We want to get down right huge. Here is my philosophies, my training program and more! 1031 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2001
How To Get Started On A Fitness Program!
By: John DeFendis
It's time to stop procrastinating and start putting our weight loss and fitness goals into perspective. Learn what you have to do to get started! 1025 Words - Date Added: Mar 13, 2003
Are You Hardcore?
By: Sean Nalewanyj
Hardcore is a no-quitting state of mind, the time of mentality that only true gym warriors can hope to posses. 1004 Words - Date Added: Dec 24, 2002
Plateau Busting - The Sadek Way
By: James Sadek
I understand what people go through, I have gone through it but I wouldn't call it a plateau, that words definition 991 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2002
Mike Mentzer's Lost Heavy Duty Secrets.
By: Paul Becker
While many people know the basics of Heavy Duty training, the advanced techniques are known by only a few. Learn the detailed secrets! 991 Words - Date Added: Dec 14, 2002
Cheating: Is It Necessary?
By: Matt Danielsson
If you have to make sure that your ego doesn't make this an excuse to start cheating from the first rep - to impress the girl next to you in the gym or whatever it may think is vital for your survival. Find out if cheating is for you! 975 Words - Date Added: Jan 24, 2003
Mental Toughness Training
By: Intensity Magazine
I understand the principle behind this and it is applicable for power lifters, Olympic Weight Lifters, and bodybuilders. 972 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2002
Pyramid Power: Building A Firm Foundation!
By: Kerry Dulin
A pyramid set typically begins with a light to moderate weight that can be lifted with good form for 10 to 12 repetitions. Learn why this technique works so well! 952 Words - Date Added: Feb 10, 2003
Fusion Bench Overview!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Well, automatically you think about getting stronger right? And when you think about getting stronger, you think about getting a bigger bench right? 951 Words - Date Added: Aug 30, 2002
Top 10 Bodybuilding Habits
By: Matt Danielsson
Find out the top ten bodybuilding habits that we acquire over time and see if they compare to yours! 936 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002
Top 10 Keys To Physical Progress!
By: Matt Danielsson
Learn the top 10 keys to physical progress from Matt Danielsson. From consitency to listening to your body, learn them all! 917 Words - Date Added: Feb 04, 2003
The New High Intensity
By: Ian Matthews
There are many theories on HIT, and many HIT workouts such as Max-OT among others, but I'm here to talk about a new HIT philosophy. 905 Words - Date Added: Apr 19, 2003
Your Personal Preferences Hurt Your Fitness Success
By: Randy Herring
While most individuals know exercise is important, many people still don't engage in physical activity on a regular basis. 903 Words - Date Added: Oct 29, 2002
Workout Without Weights
By: Ryan Bame
Ok, you are on vacation, you can't risk taking a two to three week break from
your rigorous workout, but you don't have any equipment to train with. There
is a simple solution, a workout without weights! 900 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2002
Get Wicked Huge!
By: Shawn LeBrun
It's true, if you have a lifestyle that supports fat loss, muscle gain, and strength increase, those things will occur naturally. Learn why! 893 Words - Date Added: Jan 06, 2003
Don't Always Practice What Others Preach!
By: Ryan Ward
I can safely say that most, if not all professional bodybuilders are on some type of anabolic steroid. 884 Words - Date Added: Jun 11, 2002
The Rules For Hardcore Bodybuilders
By: Robert Zarano
These are the most important rules (to me anyways) for bodybuilding. These rules
are a guaranteed way to grow, unless you have some bad genes in you. Otherwise,
these are some of the few things in bodybuilding that works for everyone. 870 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2001
Fitness & Nutrition Tips For Optimum Weight Loss.
By: John DeFendis
This week I would like to give everyone some very simple and effective tips to help you burn fat and firm up. Once again it is important to realize that a successful weight loss program should have 3 main components. 866 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2003
Distractions At The Gym
By: Lisa Sutton
Blaring music, dumbbells clanking, people chattering, weights dropping to the floor, workout partners shouting at one another. Learn how to overcome all of these distractions! 859 Words - Date Added: Jan 10, 2003
EMG Studies Show Best Exercises
By: Mark Raineri
If you're new to the weightlifting game, there are hundreds of different exercises. How are you supposed to know which ones are effective and which ones aren't? 858 Words - Date Added: Nov 11, 2002
Understanding The Strength Deficit!
By: Intensity Magazine
In this article, I'll illustrate exactly what the strength deficit is, an easy way to assess the athlete, how to interpret the results, and point you in the right direction as to the proper way to maximize each athlete's potential to express power on the playing field. 842 Words - Date Added: Feb 13, 2003
8 Easy Ways To Increase Training Intensity
By: AnimalPak
Regardless of how you train, one thing should remain consistent: intensity. Learn why! 830 Words - Date Added: Jan 22, 2003
Building A Professional!
By: Big Cat
Over the next 14 months, following my advice and that of his coach Pierre De Bont, we will turn Philiep into a Pro! 821 Words - Date Added: Feb 14, 2003
Why Weight Training Helps You Burn Fat and Lose Weight!
By: Maia Appleby
Women also do not become masculine-looking when they build muscle mass. If anything, they develop a more symmetrical, feminine shape. Learn how it can help YOU build muscle and lose fat! 816 Words - Date Added: Apr 21, 2003
Hardcore Livin'
By: AnimalPak
When it comes to bodybuilding, hardcore is more. It's a mentality, a way of living. For hardcore lifters, it means training as hard as you possibly can without all the fancy trimmings. 813 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2002
Exercise: How Little Do You Need?
By: Pete Sisco
For the guy who wants maximum results with
minimum time invested, an ultra-brief but
ultra-intense workout will be performed
about as often as he gets a haircut! 799 Words - Date Added: Jan 18, 2003
Top 10 Dieting Tips
By: Matt Danielsson
The bodybuilding magazines run tons of "Top 10" lists when they run out of ideas for articles to write, so I figure I'll do the same. 780 Words - Date Added: Sep 23, 2002
TNT, Tips-N-Tricks For Strength And Size!
By: Critical Bench
When you're dealing with sticking points in the bench press you have to remember that there are several ways to correct the problem, but most won't work for you. Are you getting stuck at the lockout? Here's some TNT to help you blast that problem! 780 Words - Date Added: Apr 16, 2003
Going Heavy
By: Big Red
When most guys ask how to get big, the usual response is eat big and lift heavy. This is the best simple advice one could give, but what does it mean to go heavy? Does it mean to lift heavy weights? Or does it mean grunting and heaving weights for a couple reps? In this article I'm going to talk about going heavy; what it means, the right ways, the wrong ways, and most importantly, rag on some of the people I see at the gym. 775 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2001
The Gym Checklist
By: Matt Danielsson
Let's focus on the REAL issue - does the gym measure up to your needs? Can you get a good, brutal workout here? Learn what to look for when choosing a gym! 754 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2003
Lose 13lbs In 35 Days!
By: Planetmuscle.com
This 35-day, blast routine also helps motivate women with a quick start to losing fat and adding muscle. Learn how to utilize this program to maximize your fat loss and muscle gains! 750 Words - Date Added: Feb 03, 2003
The Pump, Growth & Cheating
By: Pauline Nordin
Most people benefit from heavy workouts, but what is often omitted is that heavy is not equivalent to big weights. Heavy training for me is insane intensiy, extremely slow motions, almost no rest and too many sets. Learn why! 740 Words - Date Added: Jan 20, 2003
The Arm Forum
By: Dave Draper
Legendary bodybuilder Dave Draper is letting bodybuilding.com republish some of his greatest articles. Learn from on of the greatest bodybuilders in the world! 736 Words - Date Added: Jul 16, 2002
Watching Dave Draper
By: Dave Draper
This year I was able to see Dave Draper go through a workout and I would like to tell you about it. 736 Words - Date Added: Aug 24, 2002
Peary Rader's One Day Program Of Specialization
By: Paul Becker
In The Rader Master Bodybuilding and Weight Gaining System, Peary told us about a program he developed that could add up to 3/4 of an inch to a trainees arms in one day. 703 Words - Date Added: Aug 01, 2002
Lifting Weights vs. Working Muscles
By: Zach G.
Everyone goes on about how training heavy is the name of the game, and doing anything but going as heavy as possible is a waste of time. Learn what the truth is! 693 Words - Date Added: Dec 09, 2002
The Beginners Guide To Getting In Shape.
By: John DeFendis
You only have to commit to a mere 45 minutes a day and just 3 to 4 days each week. 668 Words - Date Added: Mar 13, 2003
50 Training Tips For Better Results!
By: Nick Nilsson
Looking to get better results from your training, but not sure where to start or what to change? These powerful tips can help you get on the fast track to meeting your goals! 666 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2003
Considerations For Summertime Fat Loss!
By: ISSA
Taking into account these considerations will help an individual design a safe and effective plan for weight loss. Although summer is just around the corner, there is no better time then the present to draw into the fitness lifestyle. 648 Words - Date Added: Apr 16, 2003
Instinctive Training.
By: Matt Danielsson
We must use our intellect to override instinct to reach results. The body can only be FORCED to get more muscular, while our instincts simply tells us not to. Learn why! 642 Words - Date Added: Feb 26, 2003
Active And Fit In Your 40's And 50's?: Beware Of Boomeritis
By: Diane Fields
Babyboomers, the legendary generation that challenged our view of youth in the 1960's are at it again. Born between 1946 and 1964 the oldest boomers are rapidly approaching the age of sixty. 598 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2002
Still Having Problems With Those Lower Legs?
By: Matt Danielsson
How come your lower legs still look like straws, while the quads and hamstrings seem to be up to par with the upper body? Learn why and how to fix it! 580 Words - Date Added: Dec 18, 2002
Physics Of Weight Training Part Five
By: Paul Becker
In our final installment of this series we'll look at the formula for power and how to use it to make training more productive. The formula for power is: Force X Distance -:- Time. And is measured in foot-pounds/second. 516 Words - Date Added: Jul 24, 2002
What Is Muscle Failure And How Does It Correlate With Intensity?
By: Zach Marcy
The key is to take your muscles to the point where you recruit these smaller assistance muscles. Learn why and how it demonstrates your intensity! 509 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2003
How To Get Ripped To The Shreds
By: Francesco Casillo
I begun practising B.B. a couple of months before turning 17 years old. The first contest I entered I got 3rd, the second I got 2nd, and the third I got 1st! 468 Words - Date Added: Aug 20, 2002
Practical, Functional, Necessary Training!
By: Jamie Hale
How is that training for general fitness? As the Renegades know this is not training for general fitness. This is specialized training. You need to utilize a wide array of tools, learn why!
454 Words - Date Added: Feb 05, 2004
Exercise & Rest Principle Formula
By: Paul Becker
Using the 1-legged squat as an example, begin by
performing this exercise for as many ultra-strict
repetitions as possible within a 10 second time frame. 417 Words - Date Added: Sep 01, 2002
Static Reps
By: Paul Becker
Static reps are done by holding a weight in a fixed position, usually
fully contracted, for an extended period of time. 373 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2002
#1 Exercises Guide - Over 300 Exercises!
By: Other Writer
Learn how to perform every exercise, what bodyparts they work, and more! Pictures and videos. 372 Words - Date Added: Jan 17, 2003
Building a Classic Physique
By: Greg Simpson
What defines a classic physique? Well, Steve Reeves, one of the legends of physique world developed his template for all to adhere to. He based this template on bone structures as the are mostly relatable to our height. Check it out! 360 Words - Date Added: Dec 10, 2001
My Guide To Exercises
By: Matthew Johnson
Learn the correct ways ot do machine rear delt rows & dumbbell shoulder shrugs! 351 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2002
600 Exercises: How Many Calories Are You Burning?
By: Other Writer
How many calories are you burning? Use our calculators to find out for over 600 exercises and activities! 334 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2003
Microburst Chest Workout
By: Paul Becker
Always try to do more each workout! Don't settle for less than one additional rep per workout. Rest two to three minutes between these sets. 312 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2002
Intermediated Workout
By: Luis Berrios
This workout is for this trainee who past the beginner phase or at least 6
months of training. 264 Words - Date Added: Aug 15, 2002
Complete Compilation of Weightlifting Exercises
By: Mike Murphy
Are you looking for a complete compilation of weightlifting exercises? Well look no further. 206 Words - Date Added: Nov 14, 2002
Team Cobra Member: James Mace.
By: James Mace
With the cooperation of Bodybuilding.com, we will keep you abreast of our team's progress. 195 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2002
Team Cobra Member: Brent Devall.
By: James Mace
With the cooperation of Bodybuilding.com, we will keep you abreast of our team's progress. 113 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2002
Team Cobra Member: Nic Fischer.
By: James Mace
With the cooperation of Bodybuilding.com, we will keep you abreast of our team's progress. 105 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2002
Team Cobra Member: Robert Holley.
By: James Mace
With the cooperation of Bodybuilding.com, we will keep you abreast of our team's progress. 104 Words - Date Added: Jun 25, 2002
Team Cobra Member: Roy Barrera.
By: James Mace
With the cooperation of Bodybuilding.com, we will keep you abreast of our team's progress. 95 Words - Date Added: Jun 22, 2002
Is Your "Perfect" Training Routine Holding You Back?
By: Ryan Mackie
I know that I fall into this trap myself. Sure I'm always trying to improve on the weights lifted and do more reps. Date Added: Aug 20, 2002
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