We all do lat pulldowns. I mean walk into any gym and you will almost always find the lat pulldown machine taken. But how many see the pull up bar being used? Or how many people do you see doing Inverted rows to really work the lats? Here’s the thing, if your’re not incorporating these [...]
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It’s a simple question that many find complicated answers to. Getting lean muscle without putting on the fat. With the new year truly under way, many gyms up the down the country will probably see memberships increase. Many people are desperate to lose the excess body weight put on during the festive holiday season. One of the key things is consistency. Hitting the gym in January and February and the rest of the year just losing your way will never help. As mist of you know workouts are just half the battle, without diet and a change in overall lifestyle, your muscles are never going to show.
Eat clean, get lean. Sounds cool doesn’t it. A very important part of building lean muscle is your diet. Your diet is very important, I cannot state this enough. People can talk about all sorts of miracle diets, workout machines, pills or whatever, but if your diet’s not on song it will show.
Do you understand what I mean this? When muscles are stimulated through exercise and proper nutrition is supplied to them with rest and recovery you will see an increase in muscle size, strength and definition. When you lose the extra body fat your body will show the muscle you have worked hard to stimulate and grow.
One of the common misconceptions about body builders is that we just bulk up for months eating crap and then start shredding during competition time. Nope not true. When you look at a foods to get lean and build quality muscle you need to be getting high quality protein, good carbohydrates, and essential fats. Here’s a quick list.
Courtesy of simplyshredded.com
Some of you will ask why you need various carbohydrates when trying to put on muscle and get lean. The answer is simple, for energy during workouts, for maintaining muscle i.e. muscle retention and to prevent the body from going into a catabolic state carbohydrates are important.
Fats are also important when trying to get lean because it helps give you energy, and allow optimum natural testosterone levels. Without normal testosterone levels you will find it difficult to lift and carry out resistance training.
Pump Iron – Stretch the Muscle Fibres
If you’re going to get size, muscle definition lifting weights is the way to go. Even if you are looking for keeping your body toned, lean with adequate quality muscle, lifting weights or doing body resistance exercise is a must. Only when your muscles get stimulation will they grow. No stimulation, no growth.
If you stick to a regular training programme with the right diet, supplements are very useful. But I am sure you know this already? One of my favourite supplements to get lean is Hydroxycut. It’s for both men and women and it’s been around for as long as I know. The company behind it is Muscle Tech who in my opinion do some good body building supplements such as Nitro Tech and Cell Tech.
With Hydroxycut it is a bit like an appetite suppressor and fat burner that helps you feel energized when you really need that push. Hydroxycut contains caffeine to boost energy levels and green coffee for weight loss management. At the moment they have a 1 free bottle offer for those that want to try.
The Truth About Abs program. This abs best selling book contains unique ways to exercise and provide nutrition that helps carve out a flat stomach with abs definition. The author is a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist. Although I do not agree with everything he says, there are some useful tips available. The program generally focuses on full body training exercises such deadlifts and squats and dieting tips that are based on natural foods.
There are many people who have found this program helpful. The program focuses on common body building exercise and dietary changes that help define the abdominal muscle.
Cutting down excess body fat requires you to work the muscles with weights and get balanced cardiovascular exercise to pump the heart muscle. When you do cardio workouts instead of doing 20-30 minutes at a boring moderate pace, do 5-10 minutes at high intensity. I am sure you have heard of high interval training?
Phil Heath has done it, he retained his Mr Olympia title this year with Kai Greene fiercely competing by his side for top spot.
“Heath was in shape and brought the striated glutes we’ve come to expect, but he lacked the pop and fullness we saw in 2011. That left the door open for Greene and the two men were compared on stage to end the judging on Friday and Saturday. In the end, “The Gift’s” structure, shape, and balance were enough to carry him through to victory”. – MD.com.
Good on Kai Greene to show his strong challenge for top spot. Having said that, I think Jay Cutler would have been right up there had he not become injured. Here’s the top 8 men’s results. The Gift – Phil Heath is showing some staying power with this result. A surprise is Shawn Rhoden at 3rd spot as it’s only been 3 years since he started competing at this level. Just shows what can be achieved with the right mindset.
Here’s the results……
1. Phil Heath
2. Kai Greene
3. Shawn Rhoden
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Branch Warren
6. Dennis Wolf
7. Toney Freeman
8. Evan Centopani
Watch Phil’s reaction to the win folks….that’s what body building means to him!
I’ve been watching Hidetada compete for a number of years but never have I really concentrated on his training before the big Mr O’ date. Found this useful video on some good back isolation exercises. In particular I find the Cable under grip rowing really good as it can add some thickness to the lower lats.
You can never stop learning folks. Every pro or amateur has their own ways to exercise. Okay enough of me and more of Hidetada in the video ….enjoy.
I was looking at some weight loss supplements on line and came across Phen 375. If any of you guys have taken it or know someone who has as always leave a comment below. So I did some research and dug up some info about it. This post will give us some idea as to whether it’s a whole load of you know what? Or it may just shred some extra layers.
It’s hard to find any unbiased reviews on phen 375 because many sites are affiliated with the product. Having said that it’s always a good idea to look at supplements from a simple perspective. What does the supplement contain and the strength level. Of course you will also want to know if there are any side effects.
Let’s cut to the chase and look at the ingredients.
1,3-Dimethylpentylamine HCL (Hydrochloride) is a component now found in some of the top trendy diet aids accessible in the marketplace, comparable to Phen375. Phen375 is an example of a mixture of food plan substances that work collectively as a whole for an enhanced weight reduction function, however perhaps crucial ingredient is 1,3-Dimethylpentylamine HCL. This is the driving pressure behind the highly effective fats burning properties of Phen375.
1,3-Dimethylpentylamine is derived from the geranium flower, although it is synthesized in a lab it’s essentially the identical chemical compound discovered in the flower and commonly used to exchange ephedrine or ephedra. It’s used for a wide range of drugs, and is a remedy for numerous minor ailments. It is utilized in weight loss products for its protected increase of metabolism. That is the main function of a fat burner is to extend one’s metabolism. This permits us to eat the same food however burn extra energy from the food rather than retailer them in the body as fat. (Courtesy of http://www.fodepal.org/2011/01/16/13-dimethylpentylamine-hcl-as-a-eating-regimen-help/)
Be realistic about it from the beginning. Thinking that a supplement is going to transform you by itself is total bull! Even steroids and growth hormones aren’t going to shed weight if you don’t eat clean and train hard. It’s just a simple fact. From looking at phen 375, the phentermine diet pills aim at suppressing appetite and increasing fat burning properties in the body.
From most of the research I have done, it seems like quite a few people gave it a thumbs up but some others said it did nothing. If you are going to buy phen 375, I would try out 1 bottle first just to see how it reacts to you. I know they say the ingredients are natural and completely safe, but it’s better to see for yourself.
I would get it from the official supplier. They will probably give you the best deals and should provide good support. I went on their site and saw various customer testimonials and a whole load of info on appetite suppression. Not too sure about the claim on their site that “thermogenic properties burn up to 270 Calories more effortlessly”, but it may be worth taking a look at if you are looking for something natural for weight loss.
Tell me which guy doesn’t right? As you walk through many gyms you will always see guys trying to pump those bi’s. Let’s face it if you are body building, working the biceps is always going to be part of your routine. The key is knowing how to hit it. For growth you got to be looking at more compound movements. Standing barbell curls will always give you a good pump and help increase size over time. You also need to have a mix of isolation exercises to give your bi’s more shape and definition. 
If there’s 4 bicep exercises you can do to increase mass and strengh it’s the
Of course there are many others but the 4 mentioned should give get your biceps to start screaming. Short intense workouts are always going to produce better results than long workouts that put no pressure on the muscles.
So next time you walk into your gym before a biceps workout, plan ahead and think how you will get your arms to grow and become more defined. It’s all about building muscle and not wasting time!
When it comes to shoulder training there are always some guys that lack shape and definition. To get your shoulder muscles into shape there are plenty of exercises you can do. I got two videos for you that may inspire you and give you some ideas as to what you can incorporate in your training. What works for you might not for me, but generally there are certain shoulder exercises you cannot go without for growth and development.
Image courtesy of bodybuilding-basics.com
Just remember shoulder injuries are common so train hard but also smart. Okay here’s the videos I promised you.
Above we have John Delarosa preparing for the New York Pro 3 weeks out. I like the background music of this video. Motivating for training!
Phil Heath ‘The Gift’ explains each workout as he does it so you will know what area of the shoulders each workout is hitting. Enjoy!
We all stress at times. Whether it’s stress because of work, money, relationships or just the daily things you need to get done, there are always things that can get us down. How many times you hear someone say, “there’s no point stressing about it, it won’t change anything”. What stress can change is your eating habits and by that we mean dependency on comfort foods. Many females hit the chocolates hard in times of feeling down and men can down pints of beer after a hard stressful day at work.
Unfortunately, ‘fat deposits’ accumulated from a poor diet doesn’t know that you were stressed out. A bad diet will almost always lead to excess weight gain. There are some alternative ways to get your mind off stressful eating. The article points out to some useful ways to get your mind occupied. How do you deal with stress? Do you just turn to food, any sort of comfort food?
It’s official folks. Victor Martinez is back and he will be participating in this years Mr Olympia! As most of you already know Victor has been locked up for 7 months without proper nutrition, weights or supplements. He lost a lot of weight and dropped down to 220lbs.
How Victor plans to compete against the likes of Branch Warren, Kai Greene, Evan Centopani & Phil Heath is a true determination of the persons spirit to be at the highest level despite all the odds. With Just over 15 weeks before the competition it will be hard to gain quality muscle lost. Just think about how you feel when you don’t eat and train right for a couple of weeks? Now multiply that to 7 months and then enter yourself in Mr Olympia where every athlete is primed to another level?
MD: Victor, exactly when did you decide you would go for it, and what were the main factors that influenced your decision?
VM: The decision was more like a process that’s been going on in my head almost from the day I got out at the end of April. What it really came down to was that I just wouldn’t feel right skipping the Olympia even if the odds are against me. I’ve never let that stop me from doing anything before and I didn’t want to start now.
Check out the full interview on MD.
Whether it’s body building or making money or pretty much anything in life, we are always looking for short cuts. Whether it’s the latest supplement that can shred fat in a matter of days or some money making plan that can give us high returns, we want fast and instant.
The fact is people forget going back to basics. In terms of getting that perfect physique, they often lose sight and focus with all the flashy distractions around them. They stop thinking about the fundamental things such as diet, exercise and general way of living. For example, instead of thinking about the next diet pill why don’t you consider lowering your stress levels and eating clean?
Stress has been linked to weight gain time and time again and for good reason. When your body is reacting to stressful situations you immediately think of ways to help you feel better. A lot of people turn to food and drink. The outcome is body fat that just won’t shift. Instead of drinking soda and other beverages try to stick to just water? As hard as this sounds, the results are a better body weight and hydration.
Putting on muscle and body building as a whole is a way of living. It relies on discipline, action and mastering the basics. You need to master your diet, training regimen and your mind to get where you want to be.
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