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The Inexpensive Way to Get into Shape
Thursday, 10 December 2009 09:30 | Written by Ricardo d Argence
You've probably taken notice of the colorful and usually ridiculous commercials that claim to have a product that can give you the muscle mass you want in a rather short amount of time. Such products do not normally work. What they will do however is hurt your body and even deplete your wallet if given a chance.
You've probably taken notice of the colorful and usually ridiculous commercials that claim to have a product that can give you the muscle mass you want in a rather short amount of time. Such products do not normally work. What they will do however is hurt your body and even deplete your wallet if given a chance.
Rather than trusting these claims, maybe you would like to try this cost-free technique that is mentioned here in this very article. There is a certain way to do your own workout, and when you get a handle on it, and can execute it perfectly, then you will be ready to build yourself up like never before.
First of all, you need to decide on what type of physique you actually want. Perhaps you want to look completely ripped like Arnold Schwarzenegger, or maybe you want to be a little smaller with a hint of muscle. Maybe you want to be somewhere in between? Believe it or not, most men do not want to be huge, but they do want to be muscular.
Accent: Building up your muscle should be your first priority. Sure you could start a cardio program, but toning and defining your muscles doesn't make much sense without the muscle mass. What you want to do is get yourself into a routine that would be sued by someone that wants to build muscle mass. After you have completed that, you will be able to move on to the next routine.
Cardiovascular training is very important. You want to be able to stay slender, and keep your body fat at low levels. The first thing you will want to do when starting your workout is warm up with ten repetitions of the exercise you have chosen for your muscle groups.
What you would want to do is six to eight repetitions with four sets for each exercise. Each day you will want to work out the following: Chest and Triceps, Back and Biceps, Legs and Shoulders.
Perform 3 or 4 exercises in each major muscle category. Biceps and triceps require less work than chest and back when worked on the same day (as they should be), as working back also works your biceps, and working chest also works your triceps. Maintain this regimentation until you begin to build a muscular base.
I recommend incorporating "big lifts" into your routine, such as squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and clean and press. These will help build the base of your muscle more quickly.
When you have built the amount of muscle mass that you want, you should raise the repetitions by 8-12 at least, and increase your cardiovascular activity. This will help to increase your muscle tone, and you should of course get rid of any extra body fat. Remember that you should also diet properly to create a decent nutritional base for muscle growth.
Accent on muscle mass: Similar to the start of the previous exercise campaign, you should begin with performing 6-8 reps in the same muscle group layout as listed previously. The main difference is that you will not be incorporating higher repetitions into your regiment, but you will be incorporating less repetitions into your campaign. For example, vary it up from 6-8 reps to 2-4 reps, changing what your muscles are used to, and therefore increasing your body's response.
Later you will start to increase the weights you are using. As you do, you will get closer and closer to the level of fitness that you are seeking. Your muscles will be experiencing things they never thought possible, and your muscle size will increase. At least they will as long as you follow the directions.
You need to make sure that each and every one of the exercises is performed right. If you do not, then you might not just hurt yourself, you might end up doing absolutely nothing for your body. Make sure you know how to do the exercises. Make sure you do them safely, and overall, make sure you are building the muscle you've always dreamed of.
by RicardodArgence
You've probably taken notice of the colorful and usually ridiculous commercials that claim to have a product that can give you the muscle mass you want in a rather short amount of time. Such products do not normally work. What they will do however is hurt your body and even deplete your wallet if given a chance.
Rather than trusting these claims, maybe you would like to try this cost-free technique that is mentioned here in this very article. There is a certain way to do your own workout, and when you get a handle on it, and can execute it perfectly, then you will be ready to build yourself up like never before.
First of all, you need to decide on what type of physique you actually want. Perhaps you want to look completely ripped like Arnold Schwarzenegger, or maybe you want to be a little smaller with a hint of muscle. Maybe you want to be somewhere in between? Believe it or not, most men do not want to be huge, but they do want to be muscular.
Accent: Building up your muscle should be your first priority. Sure you could start a cardio program, but toning and defining your muscles doesn't make much sense without the muscle mass. What you want to do is get yourself into a routine that would be sued by someone that wants to build muscle mass. After you have completed that, you will be able to move on to the next routine.
Cardiovascular training is very important. You want to be able to stay slender, and keep your body fat at low levels. The first thing you will want to do when starting your workout is warm up with ten repetitions of the exercise you have chosen for your muscle groups.
What you would want to do is six to eight repetitions with four sets for each exercise. Each day you will want to work out the following: Chest and Triceps, Back and Biceps, Legs and Shoulders.
Perform 3 or 4 exercises in each major muscle category. Biceps and triceps require less work than chest and back when worked on the same day (as they should be), as working back also works your biceps, and working chest also works your triceps. Maintain this regimentation until you begin to build a muscular base.
I recommend incorporating "big lifts" into your routine, such as squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and clean and press. These will help build the base of your muscle more quickly.
When you have built the amount of muscle mass that you want, you should raise the repetitions by 8-12 at least, and increase your cardiovascular activity. This will help to increase your muscle tone, and you should of course get rid of any extra body fat. Remember that you should also diet properly to create a decent nutritional base for muscle growth.
Accent on muscle mass: Similar to the start of the previous exercise campaign, you should begin with performing 6-8 reps in the same muscle group layout as listed previously. The main difference is that you will not be incorporating higher repetitions into your regiment, but you will be incorporating less repetitions into your campaign. For example, vary it up from 6-8 reps to 2-4 reps, changing what your muscles are used to, and therefore increasing your body's response.
Later you will start to increase the weights you are using. As you do, you will get closer and closer to the level of fitness that you are seeking. Your muscles will be experiencing things they never thought possible, and your muscle size will increase. At least they will as long as you follow the directions.
You need to make sure that each and every one of the exercises is performed right. If you do not, then you might not just hurt yourself, you might end up doing absolutely nothing for your body. Make sure you know how to do the exercises. Make sure you do them safely, and overall, make sure you are building the muscle you've always dreamed of.
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