Saturday, July 18, 2009

Bodybuilding Tips






Here are some bodybuilding tips for building an quality physique. so
keep on reading them one by one.



  1. Try to train atleast two body parts at each workout session.

    One bigger (eg. chest) and one smaller musle group (eg. triceps).
    And try to train each body part at least once per weak.

  2. Perform each exercise very carefully so that you dont get and
    injuries.

  3. Get plenty of rest between workouts, make sure the muscle has
    recuperated before the next sessions. Rest atleast one minute
    between sets.

  4. Change the exercise routine after every 4-5 weeks (atleast). Try
    to increase the intensity at each workout.

  5. To build muscle mass, do fewer reps, but do more sets and with
    more weights. Work your body harder just in a short period of time.
    Try to perform workouts at least 4 times a week.

  6. Avoid cardiovascular exercise in the begining period.

  7. Do 8-12 reps and 3-4 sets per body part for a smaller muscle
    group and 5-6 sets per body part for bigger one.

  8. Train an upper body part and then lower body part (rest one body
    part, work the other). This is goof for motivation and saves time.

  9. If your body takes longer recuperation time while you perform
    workouts then take more rest days. Try to sleep 8 to 10 hours per
    day especially imporatant to those with high metabolic rate.

  10. Eating regularly and correctly is absolutely essential for
    getting a true bodybuilder physique.

  11. Take
    bodybuilding supplements (high in protein and carbohydrate).

  12. Never allow yourself to go hungry. Eat snacks in between main
    meals.

    Ideal : 5-7 small meals per day. If building muscle mass, include
    weight gain drinks.

    Macronutrient Intake

    Protein intake
    - 30-35%

    Carbohydrate - 40-45%

    Fats - 20-25%

  13. Drink plenty of liquid. Try to take in 12-15 glasses of water
    per day in summers and atlest 7-10 glasses of water per day in
    winter. Drink a protein shake 1½ - 2 hours before going to bed. Try
    to keep stress level in check by learning how to relax (Tip: Try
    yoga, meditation).

  14. Alternate two weeks of high intensity muscle strength training
    with 2 to 3 weeks for lower intensity muscle endurance workout to
    promote both growth and strength.

  15. The key to your muscle workout is variation. This is the best
    way to avoid burnout and overtraining.

  16. Crosstraining is an ideal way to promote cardiovascular
    endurance, including walking, running, jogging, biking, stair
    climbing, swimming, etc.

  17. Perform whole body muscle workout atleast once a week.

  18. Variation is the key to success. Increase and decrease intensity
    with exercise sets, reps, weight and rest - this is valid for muscle
    and cardio training.

  19. Use full range of motion and alternate reps by working slowly,
    moderately and then with fast pace.

  20. Cardiotrain with heart rate 65-75 % of max heart rate.

  21. Proper rest is essential to enhance and then maintain your
    natural advantage.

  22. Make sure that the train body part is fully recovered before you
    retrain.

  23. Protein intake should be equal to 1gm per pound of body weight.

  24. Carbohydrate intake should be relatively high 60% of total
    calorie intake.

  25. Limit fats to 10-20%.

  26. Too much too fast is no-no! It could lead to injuries,
    overtraining and burnout (muscle and tendons are at risk).

  27. Paitience and discipline are neccessary to reach and maintain
    goals.


NOTE: Dont ever overtrain, it can slow you down,
causing you to lose your motovation. overtraining can also cause
injuries to tendons and muscle injuries, which can set you back. They
could make you ultimately give up, so be careful.


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