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276. To Build Muscle Get A Tan! By Shawn LeBrun
     If you're looking to build lean muscle, I want you to first work on getting a tan. (Although that may be tough for us living here in the frigid northeast!)I can see it now, people are going to be lined up at their local tanning salon, telling the clerk they need to start building some muscle. Well, let me save you from stares of confusion from the salon owners.You're not going to build muscle from sun tanning.But the cause and effect relationship between the sun and tanning perfectly illustra…



277. Gaining Muscle Mass By John Gibb
     This article will discuss how to gain weight naturally muscle building. Gaining weight naturally is about muscle building and using a mass building diet daily. The question of how to gain weight is a common one, however the answer lies in your diet. Below we will give an example of a mass building diet for one day of the week.You can look at the example and use something similar for the rest of the week.The best approach is to give yourself a day off each week where you can eat whatever you li…



278. Dumbbell Workouts - A Smart Way To Exercise By C.J. Gustafson
     Dumbbell workouts have been around for many years, especially as part of weight training equipment and programs. Fad workouts and equipment have come and gone, but dumbbell workouts have remained an easy, inexpensive way to get in shape and strengthen muscles. Their reliability and effectiveness are just some of the reasons for the longevity of their popularity. Add in the fact that they take up little space and cost far less than many other types of equipment, and it becomes clear that they a…



279. Exercise The Right Way - The Barbell Bent-Over Row By Richard Mitchell
     Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes. It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving on t…



280. Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Back By Richard Mitchell
     Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That's how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you'll understand what works best for you. It is useful, however, to take stock of your progress every so often and carry out an analysis of where you are and what changes, if any, are needed to move onwards and upwards. Part of this analysis should include an assessment of the core exercises that make up your bodybui…



281. Does Creatine Really Help Build Muscle? By Craig Rowe
     If you are a gym rat or bodybuilder or simply interested in beginning an exercise program you have probably heard a lot about creatine and the muscle miracles it performs. Unfortunately, most people believe that creatine helps build muscle and it does in a way, but probably not the way you are thinking. The best way to describe creatine is to say that it helps the muscles help themselves build muscle. If that is not clear enough, continue reading.Creatine does exactly what it claims to do and …



282. Hair Removal Tips For Bodybuilders By Mike Jones
     One of the most time consuming and frustrating parts of bodybuilding is not building muscles, it's removing unwanted hair.For any competing bodybuilder, hair removal is a must but it's also growing in popularity among casual bodybuilders.Before looking at recommendations for specific body areas it should be stated that laser hair removal or electrolysis are regarded as the only permanent hair removal methods.Although the most effective, they are also the most expensive! For full information on…



283. Key Elements for a Bigger Bench Press By Michael Francis
     Proper positioning on a weight bench to maximize leverageKeep the bar in line with the eyes; if you are too far towards the top of the bench it puts your shoulders in a weak position and wastes energy, and creates unsteadiness when lifting off.Firm foot contact with the floor close to the bench is Paramount! Feet on the bench, straight legs with feet lightly touching the floor is a recipe for failure; it decreases force and puts you out of balance. Feet planted firmly on the floor and push fro…



284. The How To Guide for Six Pack Abs By Ryan Cote
     First off I want to mention that, for most people, getting six pack abs is not an easy task. It requires serious dedication, but it is possible! If were blessed with naturally low body fat and good muscle definition, enjoy it! Otherwise, below is a general 2-step guide that, if followed religiously for 3 months, will produce results.Step 1: NutritionThis is the single most important part of the puzzle, hands down. You can have the most impressive set of abs, but if they're covered with a layer…



285. Build Powerful Chest Muscles Like Super Heroes? By Chris Chew
     Take a walk into any gym and you will see menof all shape and sizes pumping their chest insanely. Why? Because we are genetically wired up to think that by having a strong and powerful chest is a way to ward off adversaries and also a natural female magnet. The fairer sex instinctively loves to snuggle up on a strong chest as it gives them a sense of security and protection. Even in the animal kingdom, the gorilla pounds its chest to scare off foes and attract mates.Your chest muscles or pecto…



286. How to Lose the Most Fat and Build the Most Muscle in 30 Days By Lewis Wolk
     A lot can happen in 30 days.The dream of everyone who trains is to lose maximum fat and build maximum muscle in the shortest period of time possible. While it is definitely possible to both lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, in my experience, the best results come from concentrating on one major goal at a time.Let me put it this way: to lose fat, you need a caloric deficit. To build muscle, you need a caloric surplus. If you try to do both at the same time, you may just remain exactly …



287. Staying Motivated By Michael Schmit
     One of the biggest reasons people stop their new workout/diet routine after a short time is due to a lack of results. They have a New Year's resolution to get in shape and they are determined to stick with it. During the first week they are excited to get into the gym and destroy those weights. They come out of the gym feeling exhausted from their workout and they like how it feels. They are happy to feel the soreness in their muscles the next mourning. The next week they start to get into a r…



288. Strong To The Core of Your Being - The Benefits Of Core Training By Nick Nilsson
     If you were to ask me which muscle group in your entire body you could work to get the greatest benefits in the shortest amount of time, I would tell you without hesitation, "the core." Strengthening the core can realize tremendous benefits to anyone regardless of his or her training experience and can do so very quickly.But what is the core?The core, as it’s known in strength training circles, consists of all the muscles in your abdominal and lower back areas. This includes all the abdomina…



289. Why You Must Choose The Right Dumbells For Maximum Results Results By Paul Article
     Embarking on a dumbbell exercise program? Then examine two well known dumbbell brands If you are looking for high quality dumbbells for your ongoing dumbbell exercise and fitness training program then you should probably consider Pro Style and Hex dumbbells, amongst others.While you can purchase cheaper no name brand dumbbells from discount stores, buying the professional fitness equipment manufactured by well known fitness manufacturers will help you achieve your fitness goals in the longer t…



290. A Very Simple Program Anybody Can Follow To Gain MASS By Marc David
     Until I started following a routine to eat, my gains were minimal. Once I set my eating times to a specific time during the day along with a protein boost, I could see the gains immediately. This sample program is a quick way to get your protein WAY up and generally increase your food intake. But it doesn't require the traditional sit down 6+ a day to eat 30 chicken breasts and spend all day cooking. I've got a full-time job at a corporate office. Cooking isn't an option. Nor is ea…



291. Burning Fat By Melissa Allen
     The more muscle a person has, the greater their metabolism is, which equates to the faster they burn calories. However, resistance training to build muscle is only one part of the equation. The other parts are cardiovascular conditioning and healthy eating. A lot of men that I have encountered feel that weight training is the only thing they need to do in order to get in shape, but wonder why they can never achieve the definition that comes as a result of adding cardio conditioning and healthy…



292. How to Become a Bodybuilding Champion – The Art of Visualization! By Greg Ryan
     See the ball, be the ball! Heard that before? See the muscle, feel the muscle. Bet you have not heard that one. Before a muscle can develop you have to feel it move. It is more about feeling the muscle work through the minds eye than the weight itself. The ultimate goal is to be able to do your entire workout in your head and with your eyes closed.Winning competitions is also about timing. Four months prior to the 1988. Jr. Mr. Michigan bodybuilding championships I wrote on a piece of paper, …



293. Muscle Building Tips and Supplements: Do's and Dont's By Jasdeep Singh
     Packing on Muscle mass involves a lot of dedication and care. At times, trying too hard can have its negative effects too. Right guidance and proper techniques make the perfect recipe to MUSCLE BUILDING. Muscle Building is no joke, but at the same time, very much possible. The bottomline is to workout in the right direction and not to harm your body. Here are some Do's and Dont's for Muscle Building.Muscle Building Tips: Do's and Dont's1) Muscle Building Diet: It occupies a prominent area in M…



294. Never Hit A Training Plateau In Your Workouts Again By Shawn LeBrun
     Your workouts should be very demanding. They should be intense and very focused. With this intensity comes the need to rest to allow your muscles to fully recuperate from the demand that you have placed on them.Muscle growth is achieved by progressively overloading the muscles and forcing them to adapt by adding new muscle to handle future demands. However, if you never allow your muscles to fully recuperate, they will not be able to handle any new demands placed upon them.They'll start gettin…



295. Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Legs By Richard Mitchell
     Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That's how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you'll understand what works best for you. It is useful, however, to take stock of your progress every so often and carry out an analysis of where you are and what changes, if any, are needed to move onwards and upwards. Part of this analysis should include an assessment of the core exercises that make up your bodybui…



296. Water Makes Muscles More Elastic?! By Paul Zaichik
     Before you say, “yeah, yeah, yeah I know to drink 8 cups a day and live until a hundred. Boring, heard it all before” and close the page… your best bet would be to read on, for what you are about to learn may indeed not only broaden your circle of knowledge, but save your life.I feel like the end of June is the perfect time to bring the topic of “water” to the attention of my fellow athletes.We all heard stories of dehydration. Temperature climbs over a hundred. A senior citizen is taken to t…



297. Are You Working Out Too Much? By Shawn LeBrun
     There is a question that I would like to ask you to ask yourself: Are you wasting too much of your valuable time by going to the gym to lift weights?Are you trying to convince yourself that the more time you spend in the gym working out, the better off your results will be?One of the biggest misconceptions I deal with each and every day as a personal trainer is the belief people have that it takes hours in the gym lifting weights to produce a fit and toned body.I have some (good) news for you.…



298. Importance of Change By Zach Bashore
     Many bodybuilders get bored with their routines and need to change some things around. Two of the most common mistakes we make is training the same way everyday or eating the same foods over and over again. These may seem like small problems but could lead to a potentially dangerous problem such as becoming stale and bringing your bodybuilding goals to a halt. In this article I am going to explain the importance of changing things around and ways to adapt to change.There are many positive bene…



299. How To Build Muscles And Own That V-Shaped Upper Body By Chris Chew
     Every guy who steps into the gym dreams of achieving that great classical V-shaped upper body that commands respect and attention. Many have trained for months, if not years and yet that V-shaped upper body just isn't forth coming. Ever wondered why?Before I show you various ways to achieve that glorious 'V', you must also be aware that the 'V' shape is also an illusion. If you have a wide thick back with a powerful chest, coupled with boulder-like deltoids, your 'V' will show up commandingly …



300. Training and Hypertrophy - Gain Size! By Robert DiMaggio
     There are three different types of muscle tissue in the human body: cardiac muscle, which is only in the heart; smooth muscle, which is found in organs & blood vessels; and of course skeletal muscle, which is found all over the body and is responsible for movement. All three of these muscle types have distinctly different anatomical structure and function in the body.We know that muscles get bigger and stronger when put under stress, which is called adaption. Which simply means that the muscle…



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