Bodybuilding is a sport of building
muscle. Bigger and stronger is the name of the game. One of
the great things about bodybuilding is that you can achieve
great results with only very basic equipment and a few hours
of training three to four times per week. The key to
building bigger and stronger muscles is to keep
progressively adding more and
more weight over time. Building bigger muscles is about
consistent regular training, eating properly, getting plenty
of rest, and lots of weight at low repetitions.
As a starting any new exercise program, is important a first
check with your physician before starting a bodybuilding
program. In the beginning is important that you start slow
and learn proper technique. Time and time again professional
body builders have said that technique is one of most
important aspects of getting a good workout. It might be
helpful to schedule a session with a professional trainer in
the beginning so you start on the right track. If this is
not an option for you there are various instructional books
on the subject of bodybuilding. Above all take the time to
learn proper technique.
Lifting heavy weight damages muscle fibers. It is only when
the muscles repair themselves that they grow larger and
stronger. For this reason it is very important that each
muscle group is given plenty of rest following each workout.
This is why most body builders alternate muscle groups. For
example, you might work on your back on Monday, your legs on
Tuesday, your chest on Wednesday, and your arms on Friday.Most successful body
builders will recommend that you not work a particular musclegroup
more than twice per week.The question may come up of whether it is best to use weight
machines or free weights. The general consensus is that free weights
are your best option forincreasing muscle mass. Machines are
typically used for isolating muscles and
this is something that only
professional body builders need to do before contest.
The following are some basic exercises for the major muscle groups.
Chest
1. Flat Bench Press
2. Dips
3. Incline Bench Press
Legs
1. Squats
2. Straight Leg Dead Lifts
3. Leg Press
Back
1. Pull ups
2. Barbell Rows
3. Deadlifts
Biceps
1. Curls
2. Incline curls
Triceps
1. Lying Tricep Extensions
2. Close Grip Bench Press
Shoulders
1. Military Press.
Remember to increase
muscle size you will need to progressively increase poundage. Be
patient. Overworking your muscles can actually have adverse effects.
If you maintain a consistent regular workout routine coupled with
proper nutrition and rest you will begin to see results in no time.
Keep in mind it is common to see more obvious results initially and
in overtime your gains will seem less apparent. This is because your
body becomes used to your work out routine and in a sense knows what
to expect. It is helpful to keep your body guessing by changing your
workout routine on a regular basis.