They Dont Know Squat!

There seems to be much confusion amongst trainers and trainees as to whether squats should be performed all the way down or just half way. In most gyms today, a common instruction during squats, deadlifts, and lunges (as taught by many personal training organizations) is not to allow the knees... Read More

Clothes and Shoes and Stretching

Now that we have a trainer, our next concern is to be equipped with the proper shoes and clothes, so our training experience can be maximized. If your trying to create a great body you need to start with clothes and shoes that will make you feel good as well... Read More

Choosing The Right Bodybuilding Supplement

Before wasting your money on a pile of bodybuilding supplements you really need to work out what you are hoping to achieve. Don't lose sight of the fact that sound nutrition forms the basis of any muscle building program and no amount of supplementation with the latest and greatest products... Read More

The Importance Of Creatine In Building Lean Muscle

Creatine monohydrate can rightly lay claim to being the most popular and arguably most effective bodybuilding supplement currently available. The beauty of creatine is that it is 100% natural and occurs in many foods so it's unlikely to be banned from any sports or competitions. Let's first establish what creatine... Read More

The Role Of Whey Protein In Achieving Significant Muscle Gain

Most bodybuilders would agree that supplementing with whey protein is an important element in achieving serious muscle gains. This article will examine the facts relating to whey protein as a supplement and help you decide whether you need to follow this particular strategy. Whey protein is produced during the process... Read More

The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle

L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. It is also an important component of protein powders and is one of the twenty non-essential amino acids found in the... Read More

Can Growth Hormone Boosters Enhance Muscle Growth?

Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting possibilities to adult bodybuilders, especially those aged over thirty. They should not be taken by anyone aged under twenty. In the past growth hormone was available only in injectable form but recent years have seen the development of HGH precursors... Read More

What Causes Muscle Growth?

In order for muscles to grow, three things are required: 1. Stimulus - exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers. 2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel. 3. Rest - it is... Read More

The Role Of Repetitions In Your Muscle Building Program

Repetitions are the basic building blocks of any strength or muscle building program but it is something that many lifters take for granted. How often do you see people at the gym speed through their reps, breathe haphazardly or fail to complete each rep correctly from a technical perspective? There... Read More

The Importance Of Sets In Your Muscle Building Program

In an earlier article we looked at how repetitions contribute to the muscle building process, but is the position regarding sets just as clear cut? Unfortunately, the answer to this is no as some experts feel one set to failure is sufficient, whereas others argue that multiple sets are needed... Read More

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Who should use this method to build muscle quickly?If you're serious about your fitness or weight loss, you hate the... Read More

Know Your Muscles - The Mid-Section

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop... Read More

Bodybuilding: Effective Ways To Handling Criticism

It's important to set the way we'll respond to different critics throughout the journey of achieving our personal and bodybuilding... Read More

Personal Training: 3 Keys to Training Clients in Their Homes

When considering your options as a personal trainer, one of the very first things to decide is WHERE you are... Read More

Sneak a Little Intensity into Your Workout

You know you're on autopilot during your workouts when, halfway through you're set on the pec dec, you realize you're... Read More

Tips to Help You Gain Weight

There are a couple of reasons why most people fail in their attempt to gain more muscle mass:A. Improper diet.Most... Read More

Increase Your Training Intensity - Partial Repetitions

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis... Read More

The Importance Of Sets In Your Muscle Building Program

In an earlier article we looked at how repetitions contribute to the muscle building process, but is the position regarding... Read More

The Importance of Maintaining A Weight Training Log

Do you find gyms intimidating? Feel lost while doing your workouts? Tried different programs with no results? Not always sure... Read More

Get Rid of Cellulite, Once and For All!

Get Fit At Home With Ailsa : Get Rid of CelluliteHad it up to here with Cellulite? Want to get... Read More

Pipes, Guns, Bazookas - Killer Biceps

Pipes. Guns. Bazookas.Take your pick. Grab your weapon of choice.This common weight room jargon refers to the muscle that separates... Read More

Increase Your Training Intensity - Negative Repetitions

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Lying Triceps Extension

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle... Read More

How To Get The Greatest Possible Muscle Gains... And... Still Have Time Left Over To Just Goof-Off!

The number one thing you need to get from this article is this. Significant increases in the muscular size of... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Leg Press

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle... Read More

Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Legs

Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That's how it should... Read More

Why You Do Not have Killer Abs or that 6 Pack Abdominal Muscle

Ask any woman what is the most attractive part of a male body and most of the time, they will... Read More

?Bodybuilding Sins? That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts

It's one thing for someone who sits at a computer all day and never exercises to have back pain, but... Read More

Balance Is Key To The Optimum Physique

As Purposeful Primitives we understand the need practice two distinct types of training: progressive resistance for the external musculature and... Read More

How Stretching Can Explode Your Muscle Growth

When you think about gaining muscle, stretching is probably not the first thing that pops into your head. But did... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Wrist Extension

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle... Read More

Are You Over Training in the Gym?

Every set was taken to positive failure, with three or more forced reps on top of that and if that... Read More

Know Your Muscles - The Chest And Upper Back

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop... Read More

A Champion Bodybuilder ? Do You Have What It Takes?

My career began in the eighties. I never found myself going to a health club, much less taking time for... Read More

Muscle Building Workouts and Tips: Dos and Donts

Packing on Muscle mass involves a lot of dedication and care. At times, trying too hard can have its negative... Read More