Author: Sean Lau

To build big shoulders, workouts need to be tough, demanding and bring about a process called ‘hypertrophy’. This is when muscles are broken down and damaged during repetitive weight training and grow back stronger and larger than before. To avoid over training, keep shoulder workouts to a maximum of two per week, resting at least 48 hours between workouts. The shoulders are one of the most easily injured muscle groups so it is important to listen to the body and not overdo things. At the same time, it is important to reach muscle failure regularly when training shoulders to stimulate…

According to the National Federation of Professional Trainers, most bodybuilding diets will consist of high amounts of protein, an increase in water consumption and extra fiber. It is recommended that you consult your physician prior to engaging in any kind of bodybuilding diet. What to Eat A typical list will consist of oatmeal, lean meats, eggs, fiber rich vegetables, peanut butter and lots of water. Protein shakes are the most popular way to save time when trying to meet your protein quota. You can add most of your ingredients into a blender and take the shakes anywhere. According to the…

Many scholars believe that bodybuilding diets began with the ancient Greeks. According to Ken R. Wells and Jacqueline L. Longe in the article “Bodybuilding Diet”, the desire for physical strength and beauty was influenced by the ancient Greek society that wanted to emulate the perfect physique like the gods, Hercules and Apollo. The same desire for physical strength is apparent in Rome and Egypt. According to Wells and Longe, “The modern era of bodybuilding began in the late 1800s in England; German strongman Eugen Sandow is credited with being the first professional bodybuilder of the modern era. He was a…

1. Divide and Conquer Upper body workouts strengthen the chest, back, shoulders and arms. In order to balance upper body workouts, you have to take into account how often you lift weights. You can do upper body workouts using machines, free weights, resistance bands and floor exercises such as push-ups. For those athletes who lift daily, the best option is to divide the upper body workout into two sections and alternate days. On one day, do exercises that work the chest and biceps, and the other day, work the back and triceps. Work your shoulders both days, the front of…

Muscle Head, Pencil Neck It’s sounds funny but the neck is the most neglected part of the body in the newbie bodybuilding regime. Dave Zane and Arnold Schwarzenegger are classic examples of the classic proportion for posing and flexing during competition. Generally, your neck should be comparable to the inch measure of your calves and arms. It is not attractive to the judges if the rest of the body is well developed while the neck muscles are small. Stick Your Neck Out Building the neck for competitive bodybuilding also inhibits injury besides giving you a symmetrical look. All heavy lifts…

If you have never heard ofplyometrics, don’t think you are the only one. To be honest with you, the term is pretty new to me too! I mean, I’ve done plenty of plyometric exercising while I was in the Military, I just never knew that wearing weighted vests while exercising was called plyometrics. Basically, plyometrics involves wearing a weighted training vest while exercising. The exercises usually involve quick actions, such as jumping or lunging, while repeating the movement quickly over-and-over again. The repetitively quick actions cause the muscles to contract rapidly. While I served in the Military, we wore our protective vests…

Many people seeking to improve their fitness focus exclusively on cardiovascular activities and/or upper-body strength. However, lower body training is often neglected. This is a shame as muscular strength in one’s legs can yield numerous benefits. Before you begin a lower body exercise program, though, you should have appropriate knowledge of the subject and also consult a qualified health professional. Leg Strength for Aging Individuals Lower body training is also ideal for older individuals who are at risk of serious injury from falling and bone fractures. It improves overall balance, which means greater confidence in daily activities and a lessened…

Teenagers who understand or are at least aware of the potential dangers of taking anabolic steroids (including the possible legal repercussions) to improve their athletic performance and enhance their appearance tend to look into the potential alternatives because they think these alternatives are safe. Here is a low down on some of the alternatives out there: Creatine Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is necessary for the human body to function properly – in short, it helps bring energy to the muscles in the body. The body does produce creatine, but it can also be supplied to the…

I welcome all readers of World Bodybuilding Blog. My name is Mike, I am 25 years old and today I want to share my own story that might be interesting to all the athletes who face problems with mass gain. I gained a solid 25 pounds of rock-hard muscle in 45 days doing something you could easily be doing yourself, following 5 simple principles! Getting big. Bulking up. Gaining 15 or 20 pounds of muscle fast. That’s a problem I faced as a teenager and as a young man and so have a lot of other underweight guys. I’ve always had…

Setting the Limits on Bodybuilding Training Bodybuilding training takes up significant time and effort. The money spent on training equipment and personal trainers can be significant. But at the end of the road, you’ve got an awesome body. Is it worth the trip? That’s a personal decision, but there are some things you should consider along the way. Bodybuilding training is a commitment, but you can alter that commitment. It’s not written in stone that you set a level of training at a certain point and that’s the point you’ll have to train to for the rest of your life.…