Beginner’s Guide to Gaining Lean Muscle
For those just getting started in bodybuilding, it's important to take into account the various steps that go into building lean muscle. Many beginning athletes assume that workouts alone will help build bulk, but a holistic approach, including a focused diet, is necessary in order to get peak results. To start, take an informal audit of your health to see if there are any obvious habits that you should adjust. For example, if you are a smoker or drink beyond moderation, then you will probably have to quit in order to get the results that you want. Further, general habits that ...
Olympic Power Lifting Champions
An Olympic sport dating back to Ancient Greece, modern weight lifting has been part of the Olympic games since the 1896 Games in Athens. With a variety of competitions across various weight classes, the top weight lifters in the world compete every four years for supremacy. The weight classes range from 56 to 105 kilograms, and are judged as to the highest weight they are deemed to have clearly lifted. Over the years, a number of top lifters have graced the world stage, including: Yoshinobu Miyake One of the top Japanese weight lifters of all time, Miyake is considered among the top ...
BodyBuilding Champions
While a number of impressive bodybuilding champions have emerged over the years, none are as physically accomplished as competitive lifters. These athletes focus on building up muscle by making sacrifices in their diet and daily routine, resulting in a physique that is both impressive and reflects their perseverance throughout the process. Some of the most impressive champions in recent years include: Dexter Jackson Known as “The Blade”, Jackson won the 2008 Mr. Olympia competition after beginning his professional career in 1999 at the Arnold Classic. A competitive lifter for nearly 2 decades, Jackson turned pro just this decade and rose steadily to ...
Bodybuilding Competitions
Prepping For Contest Day
Many bodybuilders who have used creatine supplements during their workout routine will lay off about four to six weeks before the competition. Then, three to five days before, they load up again just like when they first started which will make them look fuller. On the day before and the day of the competition, do a carb load. Don’t overdo it or you will...
Workouts
Weight Training Tips
It’s a good idea to keep track of your workouts and how many sets and reps you are doing. Write it down in a small notebook and when you are able to increase the number of sets and/or reps, be sure to take note of how long it took you to get to that point. Also keep track of the amount of weight you are able to lift and when you are able to increase that...
Recipes
Ground Turkey Breast with Spaghetti Sauce
1 lb. ground turkey or beef 1 chopped onion 1 cup chopped portabella mushrooms 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp red pepper flakes Salt & pepper to taste 1 jar spaghetti sauce Brown the meat with the red pepper flakes. Add the chopped onion and mushrooms. Put the all spice, salt and pepper in. Pour the spaghetti sauce in. Serve over your favorite type of noodle. Read More →
Tips
Best Local Workout Gyms
Getting a solid workout in your home town requires a gym that has the proper equipment, facilities and workout machines, in addition to trained staff. If you’re looking for a complete gym, check out sites that have locker rooms, personal trainers and fitness guides who can help you get the most out of your workout. We surveyed some leading local gyms: Gold’s...
Jay Robb Egg White Protein
Review by: BodyBuilding 101 Editor
Specifically designed by personal trainer Jay Robb, the pure Egg White Protein extract is entirely natural and contains no artificial ingredients. Complete...
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