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The Best Arms in the Gym: 3 Steps to Get Big Arms

2012-09-07T08:03:00.001-07:00

Show me a guy who is satisfied with his arms and I’ll show you a big fat liar! Also, don’t believe the myth that spending hours in the gym fatiguing those biceps and triceps are a clear way to get big arms. Don’t waste time on exercises that are unarguable “good” for the body, but are simply just not “good enough.” Take the time to learn the following three steps on how to get bigger arms and proudly point the way next time someone asks “which way to the beach?”

Step 1: Take It Easy

That is correct. If training one day is good, then two must be better: not so. Over training is a serious problem, and don’t skim past that last part. Most weight lifting enthusiasts recognize the concept of taking days off; however, just taking a rest day or two is not enough. There are many arm workouts that will produce results, but you must make sure your arms are properly recovering.

• If one trains hard, they must rest hard.

The act of weight lifting in and of itself “tells” the muscles that in order to keep up with the heavy lifting, they must develop. The actual growing of the muscles occurs during rest. If there is not enough down time between training sessions, time is wasted and one becomes frustrated.

What is the Perfect Amount of Rest Between Training Sessions?

In order to make the correct assessment, one must know their body.

• Rest periods are based on body type

Believe it or not, naturally skinny types that find gaining weight at Thanksgiving a challenge need more rest time. Here is a good rule of thumb:

1. For a hard gainer – one arm routine each week.
2. For everyone else, go ahead and exercise the same muscles twice a week with two to three days of rest in between sessions.

Step 2: Eat

Most have noticed by now that a single arm exercise has yet to be introduced. This is not an accident. Picture this: You determined and focused. Training sessions strictly planned and executed, rest days taken, and yet results are minimal weeks into the program, why?

• Don’t bother trying for big arms if following a bodybuilding diet plan is not a substantial part of your training.

Simply, without proper nutrition muscles won’t grow. There are many places where you can find thebest supplements online. More than likely, this is not news. It is common sense to believe that without proper energy, food, muscles refuse to grow. What exactly is “proper nutrition?”

1. For the hard gainer: 50% carbohydrates (half complex and half simple), 25% proteins and 25% fats.
2. For everyone else: 40% carbs, 40% proteins and 20% fats

Important! “When” is Just as Important as “what.”

• The best way to sabotage your efforts is to skip breakfast.

Here are key points explaining “when” to eat:

1. Eat within one hour of waking to “rev” metabolism.
2. Eat every four hours to maintain blood sugar.
3. Eat a meal every four hours, not just a snack.
4. Include some proteins, carbohydrates and fats in each meal to ensure blood sugar does not spike or plummet.

Now that the foundation is laid, we can move on to the fun part: the exercises!

Soon you can do this

Step 3: Get to Work!

Your confidence should be through the roof now that you have a proven system to help germinate those soon-to-be guns.

• Frequently change your routine to train different angles of each muscle which will continually surprise the muscles.

Think of it this way: muscles do not like surprises. When introducing a new exercise, the muscles think “whoa, this is hard; we better build ourselves in order to make sure we can handle this load!” Little do your muscles know, but the load will never get easier since the routine continually changes. The muscles have no choice, but to grow bigger and badder.

This is an example of an arm exercise that is to be performed as stated above with one caveat: do the arm exercises one after another, like a circuit. The body gets fitter faster with this method and burns more fat. Take one minute rest after performing one set in the circuit.

1. Incline Biceps Curls: 3 sets of 8 reps
2. Hammer Curls: 3 sets of 8 reps
3. Overhead Triceps Extensions: 3 sets of 8 reps

1. Triceps Dips: 3 sets of 8 reps
2. Triceps Pushdowns : 3 sets of 8 reps
3. Close Grip Bench Press: 3 sets of 8 reps

That’s all there is to it! Of course, working additional muscles such as shoulders, back and the chest will only enhance your overall appearance. Go ahead and splurge and find additional arm exercises that keep your muscles guessing. Your muscles won’t know what hit them, but they’ll look fantastic.

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How Bodybuilding Can Help Decrease Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

2012-09-06T02:18:00.004-07:00

Type 2 diabetes is a silent health menace for many individuals. This condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels leading to many health issues such as cardiovascular disease, renal and kidney problems, blindness and other complications.

Diabetes is a metabolic condition where the body is unable to process blood sugar for the use by the body’s cells. This is due to the low levels or absence of the hormone insulin. The pancreas produces this hormone, which helps the cells utilize blood sugar for cellular functions and other processes. When the body is unable to metabolize blood sugar, cells wither and die due to lack of fuel, leading to the many illnesses associated with diabetes.

One way to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes is through exercise. When one exercises, excess blood sugar is utilized by the body’s cells, thus lowering the amount of blood sugar in the blood stream. This enables the body to have thinner blood, allowing for oxygen and other nutrients to attach to the blood cells, instead of being overwhelmed by blood sugar.

When one engages in bodybuilding, a whole host of positive effects occur for the individual. Here are some of the following practices in bodybuilding that can help prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes in the individual.

Eating Healthy. Bodybuilding requires the individual to eat healthy food, such as those that are low in fat and calories. The focus for the bodybuilder, to build mass and muscle, is to eat fruits and vegetables, especially whole grains as this helps one achieve the Mr. Universe body being sought.
Being Active. With bodybuilding, the body is stretched and exercised allowing for the needed physical activity to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The warm up and the actual lifting of weights helps the body fortify itself against diseases such as diabetes.
Losing Weight. With the increased exercise and activity, coupled with the great diet, the individual would lose weight. Weight loss is key in the prevention of the development of diabetes. Many studies indicate that losing ten pounds is enough to prevent the development of diabetes.
Regular Check Ups. Even with all these, nothing would beat a full blood work up and a check up to determine the predisposition or risk in the developing diabetes. Having a check up every six months would be a good way to foresee any issues regarding the development of type 2 diabetes.

As can be seen, bodybuilding, when undertaken as a lifestyle, is one way of preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes for an individual. The healthier diet, the increased activity and exercise and the increased observation of bodily changes are ways to prevent the pernicious effects of this dreaded condition. This preventive measure is not just for the immediate future but also for the long-term health and well being of the individual.

Bodybuiding Motivation for Beginners

2012-09-06T02:18:00.002-07:00

Do you want to have a body like this?

Or perhaps this?

Whether you want to build huge muscles or just get fit and ripped, you have to undergo intense bodybuilding for weeks coupled with the proper bodybuilding diet. It does sound like an ordeal, but you know you have to keep pushing yourself to reach your goal.

Bodybuilding is not a joke. You can’t lift heavy weights and expect to get the body you want just like that. Bodybuilding requires hard work and determination, discipline and perseverance. But in order to exercise these qualities within yourself, you have to be motivated. Yes, motivation is essential in bodybuilding especially for beginners. Not seeing results right away sometimes discourages new bodybuilders.

Bodybuilding will take a lot from you and you need to be ready for this. Expect every workout to be tiring. It will stretch your limits. Most often, bodybuilding beginners give up because they can’t handle the heat but this is what separates the real bodybuilders from the posing ones. Motivation is what will help you survive your everyday ordeal.

Different people have their own way of motivating themselves. Some people do bodybuilding because they want to enter competitions while some just want to have a bigger physique. The purpose of doing bodybuilding can also be a motivation for a beginner.

Not only will motivation get you through a rough bodybuilding workout but it will also help you control your diet. Proper diet is one of the most important things in bodybuilding because you need to stack up on the right type of food. You need to be in control and stay away from bad calories and fatty food. If you are not motivated, you will easily fall into food temptation. You should be motivated enough to discipline yourself and refrain from indulging in unhealthy and harmful food.

One way of improving your motivation is by setting a goal for yourself. Perhaps you are bodybuilding because you want to lose weight, make it a goal to lose at least 2-3 pounds in a week. Everyday, look into the mirror and see the changes in your body. Track your weight daily. You will see that each day brings you a bit closer to achieving your goal and this will be a very good motivation for you.

Another great way to motivate yourself is by giving yourself treats. Tell yourself that you will have an occasional treat once you reach your goal for the week. This treat can be your favorite meal, desert or a relaxing treatment to help soothe tired muscles. As much as possible, don’t consider unhealthy foods and practices as a treat because they can take you back a notch or two from your bodybuilding goal.

Receiving compliments is a great motivation for most people especially for beginners. Once people compliment you on your new physique, you will feel more motivated to improve your appearance. This just shows that your hard work is paying off and the results are already showing. Don’t be ashamed of showing off once in a while. Post or submit your best picture/s on the Internet and let others admire your progress. Who knows, you might even become a motivation or inspiration for someone who sees your photo.

It is important that to be constantly motivated, you need to surround yourself with supportive people. It is best that you avoid people who always complain about how they look but do not do anything about it. And while you’re at it, you can try infecting people with your high spirits and positivity. After several weeks, you would not need to imagine your face on this body.

Because this is already you.

Great Bodybuilding Workout Music

2012-09-06T02:17:00.001-07:00

Bodybuilding workouts can be quite intense and hard work. Many beginners quit because they find the ordeal too boring and painstaking. The workout routine is hardly the problem, it is how you pump and motivate yourself to get through the workout. There is a reason why gyms always play lively music all throughout the day. This is because the lively workout music keeps the positive and upbeat vibe going. Even people who work out at home also play their favorite workout music to get them going.

For one, music helps with the person’s intensity in working out. If you play the workout music you want, your intensity will go up a notch and you will feel that you want to work out more. If you have been in a rock concert, you should be familiar with the feeling of feeling so energetic while the band is playing. However, for every individual, there is a set of workout songs that he/she wants to be playing. There are people who do bodybuilding workout that really gets pumped when they crank up a rock song while some gets really in the mood with rap songs. For the ladies, they prefer playing dance and RnB songs. Well, the preferences don’t really matter as long as the workout music you are playing will have a good effect on you.

Men really like playing rock and rap music from popular artists like Metallica, Linkin Park, Audioslave, Slipknot, Eminem, LL Cool J, Nelly and 2Pac, just to name a few. You can make a mix CD of all your favorite rock and rap songs from the past and include the new ones as well.

Here is a sample playlist of workout songs that you might want to play while you work out to build muscle.

Kanye West/Daft Punk – Stronger
Jay Z – 99 Problems
2Pac – Hit Em Up
50 Cent – Gotta Make It to Heaven
System of a Down – D.A.R.T.
Survivor – Eye of the Tiger
Audioslave – Gasoline
30 Seconds to Mars – Edge of the Earth
Disturbed – Down with the Sickness
Linkin Park – Numb
Ozzy Osbourne – No More Tears

Boxing Workouts: How to Train Like an IFBB Pro

2012-09-05T03:35:00.006-07:00

Guys like to have big muscles. We like to have big arms, little waistlines, and superior athletic ability because, even in the modern world, it puts us back in touch with our inner Conan, Hercules, and Samson. We feel epic. Like the statue of the guy hurling the over-sized discus. Plus, we want to look good. We all know that some guys get all the luck and get paid and sponsored to lift and eat right, but what about the rest of us? What about the lawyer, bank teller, salesman, barista, teacher, police officer, or businessman who has other commitments 8-10 hours a day? There is hope: Box.

Fighters have proven to be some of the most holistically fit people in the world.

Listen up: If you want to be fit and rugged, but have little time and resources to put toward building your body, I encourage you to consider doing boxing exercises. These boxing workouts may be the most efficient at achieving results like cutting fat and building muscle in less time, and with less equipment than conventional exercise regimens. Let me demonstrate:

Bodybuilding is all about a three key things: overwork your muscles, feed your muscles well, and burn excess calories. Boxing exercises (plus a diverse and moderate diet) do all of these things in the most simple way possible while still achieving results (would you complain if you looked like Mike Tyson? At least from the neck down?). The way this works is that instead of having separate sessions for weight lifting and cardio, you perform both at the same time. This is actually a more effective type ofbodybuilding training for real life scenarios, which explains why the military and martial artists train this way. For the initiated, you’ll know I’m talking about circuit training. The boxing workout is divided up like a boxing match: into rounds of 5-10 minutes. The first round involves some fast-paced cardio to warm up (jump rope or fast jogging), the next round is conditioning involving circuits, or supersets, of explosive exercises such as pushups, sit-ups, lunges, plyo-box jumps, sprints. Then you move to the punching bag and, while keeping your feet moving at all times, you assault the bag with a barrage of punches focusing on form and speed. Do several rounds of this with about a minute in between and then close with another round of fast-paced cardio and some abs. Although it sounds too simple to work, the evidence has shown otherwise.

Fighters have proven to be some of the most holistically fit people in the world. They also happen to be the oldest class of athletes, dating back to ancient times when physical fitness was the key to military victory. The actual 300 Spartans at Thermopylae probably did stuff more like this. Plus, as I mentioned before, you don’t need a personal trainer (unless that would help you), you don’t need a gym membership, and you don’t even need an extensive home gym. A jump rope, a medicine ball, some gloves or straps, and something to punch will suffice. Check out some boxing sites online for more detailed workouts and regimen ideas. Stay hungry, my busy friends!

Making a Good Weight Training Plan

2012-09-05T03:35:00.004-07:00

A good weight training plan covers exercises that will work out the entire body to achieve a uniformly strong, lean and toned overall physique. It is therefore necessary to discuss the specific exercises for each area of the body in detail. Generally, your weight training plan should cover both upper body and lower body weight training exercises. For these two types of exercises there are still particular exercises for the areas which comprise them.

Weight Training

For starters, there are exercises specifically designed to train the arms, shoulders and the chest. The following are three basic exercises for the arms, shoulders and chest which could be incorporated into your weight training plan:

Weight Training

Push up – Begin by positioning yourself face-down onto the floor with the arms at a shoulder width distance and extended. Gradually lower your body until the chest is touching the floor. Afterwards, slowly push yourself back to your beginning position. Technically, this does not require the use of weights but pushups are a basic component to any weight training plan.
Flat Bench Press – This is one of the simplest and most effective ways of building muscles in the chest area. Start by lying on a flat bench while facing upward with the feet flat on the floor. Grip the dumbbell or barbell and slowly remove it from the rack. Lower it in a controlled motion until it reaches the chest. Slowly push the barbell/dumbbells upward above the chest. Repeat the same motion.
Bicep Curls – As the name suggests, this part of your weight training plan will work your biceps. To perform this exercise, start by standing feet apart while holding the dumbbells on each hand with the palm faced forward. Slowly bend the arms, raising the weights upward to the front of the shoulder. Lower the weights in a controlled motion to the starting position and repeat.

Weight Training

These are just a few examples of exercises for the arms, shoulders and chest for your weight training plan. For beginners, it is best to perform these exercises in 8 to 12 repetitions with a weight that is heavy enough for you. Remember to always keep a good form throughout the exercises.

Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition

2012-09-05T03:35:00.002-07:00

Mr. Olympia has nothing to do with the Olympics. It is a professional bodybuilding contest that began in 1965 until present time. At first, the name of the competition wasn’t really Mr. Olympia; it was just the title of the award that was given to the winner of the Joe Weider’s Olympia Weekend. The Joe Weider’s Olympia Weekend was the primary name of the competition and it was organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness or the IFBB. Mr. Olympia is the highest title every bodybuilder wishes to have.

Joe Weider created Mr. Olympia because he wanted to help bodybuilders make money. In September 1965, the first Mr. Olympia was held and Larry Scott won for two consecutive years. The famous Arnold Schwarzenegger won Mr. Olympia for 7 times which made him an icon in the sport of bodybuilding. The record for most wins come from Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman with 8 titles to their name.

Qualifications to Join Mr. Olympia

Here are the criteria to be able to compete in this prestigious bodybuilding contest:

He should be a previous Mr. Olympia winner (up to 5 years only, otherwise IFBB approval is needed)
Part of the Top 6 in the last year’s Mr. Olympia
Part of the Top 6 of the Arnold’s Classic in the same year ( Arnold’s Classic is a bodybuilding competition made by Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Part of the Top 5 of the Night of the Champions/New York Men’s Professional in the same year.
Winner of Masters Professional World Championships

Mr. Olympia Winners

Here is the complete list of winners for Mr. Olympia since 1965 to 2011:

1965 Larry Scott New York, United States
1966 Larry Scott New York, United States
1967 Sergio Oliva New York, United States
1968 Sergio Oliva New York, United States
1969 Sergio Oliva New York, United States
1970 Arnold Schwarzenegger New York, United States
1971 Arnold Schwarzenegger Paris, France
1972 Arnold Schwarzenegger Copenhagen, Denmark
1973 Arnold Schwarzenegger New York, United States
1974 Arnold Schwarzenegger New York, United States
1975 Arnold Schwarzenegger Gauteng, South Africa
1976 Franco Columbu Ohio, United States
1977 Frank Zane Ohio, United States
1978 Frank Zane Ohio, United States
1979 Frank Zane Ohio, United States
1980 Arnold Schwarzenegger New South Wales, Australia
1981 Franco Columbu Ohio, United States
1982 Chris Dickerson England, United Kingdom
1983 Samir Bannout Bavaria, Germany
1984 Lee Haney New York, United States
1985 Lee Haney Brussels, Belgium
1986 Lee Haney Ohio, United States
1987 Lee Haney Gothenburg, Sweden
1988 Lee Haney California, United States
1989 Lee Haney Emilia-Romagna, Italy
1990 Lee Haney Illinois, United States
1991 Lee Haney Florida, United States
1992 Dorian Yates Helsinki, Finland
1993 Dorian Yates Georgia, United States
1994 Dorian Yates Georgia, United States
1995 Dorian Yates Georgia, United States
1996 Dorian Yates Illinois, United States
1997 Dorian Yates California, United States
1998 Ronnie Coleman New York, United States
1999 Ronnie Coleman Nevada, United States
2000 Ronnie Coleman Nevada, United States
2001 Ronnie Coleman Nevada, United States
2002 Ronnie Coleman Nevada, United States
2003 Ronnie Coleman Nevada, United States
2004 Ronnie Coleman Nevada, United States
2005 Ronnie Coleman Nevada, United States
2006 Jay Cutler Nevada, United States
2007 Jay Cutler Nevada, United States
2008 Dexter Jackson Nevada, United States
2009 Jay Cutler Nevada, United States
2010 Jay Cutler Nevada, United States

The Ergonomic Chair for a Bodybuilder

2012-09-05T03:33:00.005-07:00

Bodybuilders endure much, when it comes to experiencing pain. Part of the pain such individuals endure occurs in the back, specifically within the lower lumbar region. However, this kind of pain can be relieved to an extent, with an ergonomic chair. Especially if designed specifically for the individual, such chairs are available right now, and at a fairly reasonable price.

Ergonomic Chairs – Created For the Individual

Today’s ergonomic chair is not necessarily a “one size fits all”, anymore. There are many brands that are available on the market, which adhere to one’s individual physique. They are custom made, and take one’s height, weight, build, and personal issues pertaining to back, leg, and other kinds of physical pain into consideration, to create the most comfortable chair possible for individuals. Since bodybuilders experience back pain quite often, such chairs are a nearly perfect solution for experiencing less pain and more relief.

Bodybuilder Specific – Custom Ergonomic Chair

Since bodybuilders experience intense pain at times, due to injury or grueling workouts, ergonomic chairs created for the individual can help not only with back pain. Head and neck pain; shoulder pain; leg pain and tailbone pain are all considerable areas where pain can linger, thus making it hard for a bodybuilder to perform the simple task of sitting. In a custom ergonomic chair, not only can some relief be found from such areas of commonly experienced pain, but research studies have been exposed which suggest that sitting in an ergonomic chair and even improve one’s posture, can reduce swelling and therefore help to reduce pain in any of the aforementioned areas.

The Cost for Ergonomic Chairs – Not as Expensive as You Think

If you are a bodybuilder who needs to use a good, comfortable chair for a certain amount of time per day, this is one chair you should be able to easily afford. The price range runs from about $300-$600, depending on what you need in the chair, such as a specifically designed lower lumbar support insert. Typically, such a part is created and built into the chair in order to support your lower back. It has been found that such support can not only improve your overall posture, but you can experience less pain, when utilizing such a well-designed, custom-made chair.

Bodybuilding Tips for Beginners to Achieve their Goals

2012-09-05T03:33:00.002-07:00

Many people are searching for bodybuilding tips for beginners to achieve their goals. Many bodybuilding aficionados believe that a combination of the best weight and strength training workouts with a healthy diet consisting of the right amount of proteins and carbohydrates is the ideal way to build quality muscle.

Apart from this however, there are plenty more to consider when it comes to building muscle. If you desire to have a body of a Hollywood star like that of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone, here are some bodybuilding tips for beginners to achieve their goals.

1. Familiarize yourself with your body. This is the foremost of the best bodybuilding tips for beginners to achieve their goals. Before beginning your workout plans to build muscle, it is necessary to determine how healthy you are in order to gauge whether you can handle the rigors of workout routines to build muscle. Injuries and other mishaps can be avoided with a simple assessment of your health.

2. Seek professional advice. While you can set out to do your workout to build muscle all by yourself, it is still advisable to seek the opinion of and get helpful tips from bodybuilding professionals. If getting in a gym is your way of achieving the best workout routine to build muscle, trainers and instructors are readily accessible to offer assistance and give the best bodybuilding tips for beginners to achieve their goals.

3. Never forget your warm-up exercises. As far as bodybuilding tips for beginners are concerned, this is probably the most underrated. Warm-ups are an important preparation for the heavy training ahead. Heavy lifting is not advisable if you are still starting out. Free weights are a great choice for beginners in order for the body to get accustomed to training.

4. Make a gradual increase in the weights. Another important part of these bodybuilding tips for beginners to achieve their goals is to be systematic in increasing the weight you are lifting. It is wise to set a target weight that you want to lift by the time you reach your peak. Reach this peak by starting from the lightest weight and slowly increasing it as you progress.

5. Plan your diet. A good diet should consist of the right amount of proteins and carbohydrates and even the right amount of good, healthy fats. Food choices and portion control are keys to a good diet plan as it will help you achieve optimum muscle and good over-all health.

6. Take a rest. Last but certainly not the least of these bodybuilding tips for beginners to achieve their goals is to get enough rest. Your body needs sufficient time to recuperate after a hard work-out session. You should ideally get seven hours of sleep at the minimum at night to be fully rested.

Always remember that there are no shortcuts in achieving good and toned muscles. This is not a feat that can be achieved in a matter of days. By following these bodybuilding tips for beginners to achieve their goals, getting a well-toned and brawny physique can be achieved soon enough.

What is Bodybuilding?

2012-09-05T03:32:00.003-07:00

If you want to understand what is bodybuilding then you need to differentiate it between other terms like Olympic weightlifting or power lifting. Though it is inclined mostly with intensive workouts and dietary plans to put on muscle mass, it can be done in a lot of ways. There are people who indulge themselves in competitive bodybuilding where they are being judged on their bodybuilding demonstrations and their physical appearance.

Bodybuilding

This is different from Olympic weightlifting in which your techniques and strength should be your strong points; whereas in power lifting all that matters is strength alone. Competitive bodybuilders are the ones who work out to build muscle in order for them to attain their body’s perfect condition, symmetry and size.

Bodybuilding

There are best workout routines to build muscle that are designed to bulk and tone up your muscles. To better understand what bodybuilding is, you also need to know the typical bodybuilding programs that will suit you. They usually include running, cycling, weightlifting and other exercises depending on which body part you want to work on improving. Professional bodybuilders generally use exercises like flat or inclined bench press, dumbbell flies and boxing at times but for them to attain maximum muscle hypertrophy these three methods are the ones they follow:

Bodybuilding

Strength training
Special diet or nutrition
Workout intervals with enough sleep and rest

If you are still wondering what is bodybuilding then you should ask bodybuilders themselves about their reasons for doing it. It may be done for a lot of good reasons. There are people who want to develop themselves personally, others as a form a recreation and as a sport. Others do bodybuilding in order for their body to be healthy and there are others who need it to enhance their performance in the sports. There are others who just want to tone their figure and remove body fats while others want to gain body weight.

Bodybuilding has important benefits that you could get. Here are some of them:

Heart attack can be prevented because it lowers your cholesterol level
It could help you attain a strong body which can help you get your chores done with ease as you work out constantly
You could lose unwanted fats, and tone your muscles making you look better.

Aside from doing workouts to build muscles, bodybuilders also has diet that includes food for building muscle that helps them attain the body that they want. Bodybuilding supplements like protein supplements are also essential in repairing and building up your muscles. These are very vital in regenerating and boosting up your energy that you need in working out.

What is bodybuilding without bodybuilding devices? They are available in the market nowadays, even online. They are specifically made for those who are busy to go to the gym. It depends on which body part you want to work out. With these equipments you can turn your own home into your own personal gym where you can work out comfortably.

The 3 BIGGEST Bodybuilding Scams and Lies

2012-09-05T03:32:00.000-07:00

Dear Friend and Fellow Athlete,

What are some of the biggest lies you've been told by the magazines and the supplement companies? Here's a few that broke my heart when I first found out.

1- The bodybuilders in the advertisements aren't actually using the supplements they endorse.

2- Pictures in the mags are majorly photoshopped so that the athletes look way better in print than they do in real life.

3- Some of the articles in the magazines are written by ghost writers NOT the bodybuilders name under the title.

These are just a few. I could go on a major rant here, but I'll share 3 more of the Biggest Bodybuilding Lies in the video below instead.

Watch it now. I'm not sure how long it will be up.

MR. OLYMPIA QUALIFICATION SERIES STANDINGS

2012-09-05T03:27:00.001-07:00

MR. OLYMPIA QUALIFICATION SERIES STANDINGS

1. Toney Freeman, USA, 11 points
2. Ben Pakulski, Canada, 10 points
3. Hidetada Yamagishi, Japan, 7 points
4. John Delarosa, USA, 6 points
4. Fred Smalls, USA, 6 points
6. Balto Abbaspour, Iran, 5 points
6. Grigori Atoyan, USA, 5 points
8. Sergey Shelestov, Russia, 4 points
8. Steve Kuclo, USA, 4 points
8. Mohammad Ali Bannout, Lebanon, 4 points
8. Roelly Winklaar, Netherlands, 4 points
12. Fouad Abiad, Canada, 3 points
12. Flex Lewis, England, 3 points
12. Omar Deckard, USA, 3 points
12. Feras Saied, Italy, 3 points
12. An Nguyen, USA, 3 points
17. Darryn Onekawa, New Zealand, 2 points
17. Vaughn Ettienne, USA, 2 points
19. Eduardo Correa Da Silva, Brazil, 1 point
19. Luke Timms, Australia, 1 point
19. Christopher White, Canada, 1 point
19. Renaldo Gairy, Canada, 1 point
19. Adorthus Cherry, USA, 1 point
19. Lee Banks, USA, 1 point
19. Ed Nunn, USA, 1 point

*Top 5 qualify for the 2012 Mr. Olympia
**In the event of a tie, the competitor with the best top five contest placings will be awarded the qualification

2012 MR. OLYMPIA QUALIFIERS
The following competitors have qualified to compete in the 2012 Olympia
Phil Heath, USA
Jay Cutler, USA
Kai Greene, USA
Victor Martinez, Dominican Republic
Dexter Jackson, USA
Ronny Rockel, Germany
Lionel Beyeke, France
Branch Warren, USA
Dennis Wolf, Germany
Evan Centopani, USA
Michael Kefalianos, Australia
Johnnie Jackson, USA
Cedric McMillan, USA
Bill Wilmore, USA
Juan Morel, USA
Essa Obaid, UAE
Shawn Rhoden

All inquires regarding the IFBB Pro Olympia Qualification Series should be directed to Robin Chang at rchang@weiderpub.com.

Seth Feroce, Team MuscleTech superstar athlete

2012-09-05T03:26:00.000-07:00

Seth Feroce, Team MuscleTech superstar athlete, plans to take the stage at the 2012 IFBB Toronto Pro in his biggest and best shape ever competing in the Open category for the first time! Having won his last show at the 2010 Europa in the Lightweight category, Seth decided to take time off to add some size and make a huge impact in the Open category.

Seth stopped by MuscleTech Headquarters for his second last workout before the Toronto Pro. He showed up in great shape and took the time to chat with us before his back and shoulders workout.

Canada's biggest and largest bodybuilding

2012-09-05T03:25:00.003-07:00

Canada's biggest and largest bodybuilding supershow expo hits Toronto on June 1st. This three-day event will be host to some of the biggest names in the industry as they meet and mingle over a variety of exciting sporting events and discover the latest trends in the sport of bodybuilding.

Competing at the 2012 Toronto Pro in the IFBB men's pro bodybuilding category is none other than the undefeated Team MuscleTech superstar Seth "Ferocious" Feroce. This will be Seth's first appearance on stage in the Open class. He took time off to grow since his last win at the 2010 Europa in the 202's and now he is looking to make his mark in the Open and qualify for the
2012 Mr. Olympia!

Team MuscleTech will be on hand to join in the festivities and sample their hot new products. With scheduled guest appearances by Seth Feroce, pro performance coach Marc Megna and competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter Matt Kroczaleski, you won't want to miss the Team MuscleTech booth!

The Redford Theatre in Michigan

2012-09-05T03:25:00.000-07:00

The Redford Theatre in Michigan was buzzing over the weekend for the 2012 NPC Michigan Championships, which featured Team MuscleTech^® superstar Matt "Kroc" Kroczaleski. Kroc is a world record-holding powerlifter who has the ability to transition between the raw strength needed to be successful in powerlifting and the muscle size and shape to compete in bodybuilding.

The top competitors all showed up in fantastic condition and proved to be strong competition for Kroc on stage. In the end, Kroc took home 2nd place in the heavyweight category, beating out 8 other competitors.

Kroc will now turn his attention to the 2013 Junior USA’s taking place next May. He will spend his off-season focusing on his legs in an effort to put more size on his quads and hams, as well as increasing the amount of detail in his upper inner thighs. With renewed focus and 12 months of hardcore training ahead of him, there is no doubt that we will see the best Matt Kroc on stage in 2013.

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion

2012-09-05T03:24:00.002-07:00

Congratulations to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Team MuscleTech Superstar Jon "Bones" Jones on his successful title defense against "Suga" Rashad Evans in yet another dominating performance at UFC 145. Jones came into the fight in the best shape of his life looking extremely comfortable and shining with confidence.

The emotional roller coaster leading up to this fight between the former friends and training partners turned bitter rivals finally came to a dramatic close in Atlanta. Jones was able to successfully utilize his technical stand-up advantage as well as his 10-inch reach advantage to control his opponent throughout the match. With the outcome of the match never in doubt, Jones gave a punishing performance with his exciting and unpredictable style of fighting, leaving little chance for his opponent to fight back.

Team MuscleTech is very proud to have such a well-rounded superstar athlete on our professional roster. We now look forward to seeing who will try to stand in his way next as Jones continues his journey to become the greatest Light Heavyweight Champion of all time.

"Bones" Jones (15-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC)

2012-09-05T03:23:00.005-07:00

On April 21, 2012, MuscleTech superstar athlete and reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones (15-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) will look to defend his title against former teammate turned arch rival "Suga" Rashad Evans (17-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) at UFC 145 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jones, who won the title over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 128, has since successfully defended his title over ex-champs Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida, bringing to a close one of the most impressive calendar years in MMA history.

Meanwhile, Evans has now earned four-straight wins since losing the light heavyweight title to Machida in May 2009. "Suga" downed Phil Davis, Tito Ortiz, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Thiago Silva to earn his way back to a title fight.

The main event at UFC 145 is heating up to be a historic bout as the two former teammates will square off against each other for the first time in the octagon. A win for Jones in this much-anticipated grudge match would silence his critics and put him on pace to challenge for Anderson Silva's record for consecutive title defenses (nine and counting).

Branch Warren defied all odds by coming back

2012-09-05T03:23:00.002-07:00

The 2012 Arnold Classic did not disappoint as Team MuscleTech Superstar Branch Warrendefied all odds by coming back from a serious injury to recapture his second Arnold Classic crown.

The top 6 competitors all showed up in fantastic condition and proved to be strong competition for Branch this year. But the crowd made their vote very clear as their roar and support was loudest for Branch, and the judges agreed by crowning him as champion for the second year in a row.

Not only did Branch show great muscularity and exceptional leg size and definition, he also took home his 6th Most Muscular award, and the Most Entertaining Routine award capping off a very successful weekend for Team MuscleTech and their superstar athlete at the 2012 Arnold Classic.

MuscleTech athlete Branch Warren

2012-09-05T03:22:00.005-07:00

March 3, 2012, could mark one of the biggest comebacks in bodybuilding history as Team MuscleTech athlete Branch Warren looks to defend his title at the 2012 Arnold Classic in his first competition since having surgery on his right quad in August 2011. The 5-time Most Muscular award winner placed 2nd in the 2009 Mr. Olympia and completely dominated the field at the 2011 Arnold Classic with his most impressive physique yet.

With 13 other tough competitors eager to steal his throne in Columbus, Ohio, Branch will be looking to show the world once again that he is the man to beat. Be sure to check out the Bodybuilding.com 2012 Road to the Arnold Classic video serieshere and stay up to date on Branch and all things MuscleTech at the Arnold Classic weekend by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

"Bones" Jones on his successful

2012-09-05T03:22:00.002-07:00

Congratulations to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Team MuscleTech Superstar Jon "Bones" Jones on his successful title defense in yet another dominating performance at UFC 140. Jones came into the fight looking fitter and stronger than ever as he put on an entertaining and impressive show for MMA fans around the world. With the outcome of the match never in doubt, Jones gave a punishing performance with his exciting, versatile an unpredictable style, showing everybody exactly why he's been dubbed the future of MMA!

We extend our congratulations to the champ for making his fans and everyone at Team MuscleTech proud with his commanding performance, as he continues to assert his dominance in the light heavyweight category. The excitement and energy he brings to the cage keeps us looking forward to his next title defense. The future of MMA looks brighter than ever!

Congratulations to Phil Heath

2012-09-05T03:21:00.002-07:00

Congratulations to Phil Heath, Jay Cutler and Team MuscleTech on another dominating performance by Team MuscleTech at this year’s Mr. Olympia. All Team MuscleTech athletes arrived completely dialed in and in stellar condition to raise themselves above the pack – showing exactly why Team MuscleTech deserves to rule the podium!

What an unforgettable show it was. The 2011 Mr. Olympia turned out to be a changing of the guard as Phil “The Gift” Heath became only the 13th man in history to take home the Sandow – and was officially crowned the new king of bodybuilding. Phil came in with the perfect balance of freakish mass, stunning razor-like cuts, and graceful proportion – the likes of which the bodybuilding world has never seen and which proved to be insurmountable even for the legendary Jay Cutler. Jay, the 4-time Mr. O Champion, was in unbelievable form once again as he blew the rest of the competition away with a strong 2nd place finish, and showed great dignity and character as he graciously passed the crown on to the new king.

We want to congratulate all the members of Teach MuscleTech for once again making us proud with another superior performance!

The 10 Most Badass Arnold Schwarzenegger Bodybuilding Photos of All Time

2012-09-04T13:43:00.006-07:00

Arnold Schwarzenegger is the most important figure in the history of bodybuilding, as well as the most photographed bodybuilder of all time. We have sorted through thousands of Arnold photos and selected the best ones.

We determined and ranked the photos based on a 2 part technical invesigation. First we conducted and image search to see which photos were replicated the most across the internet, then we compared social rankings such as facebook likes.

1. Every dream carries with it certain risks, especially the risk of failure. But I am not stopped by risks.

2. When I was 10 I got this thing that I wanted to be the best at something…

3. Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

4. What I am most happy about is that I can zero in on a vision of where I want to be in the future…I already feel like I’m there, that it’s just a matter of time.

5. You have to want to conquer.

6. You have to see yourself winning before you win. And you have to be hungry.

7. We all have great inner power. That power is self-faith.

8. As a kid I always idolized the winning athletes. It is one thing to idolize heroes. It is quite another to visualize yourself in their place.

9. I just use my muscles as a conversation piece, like someone walking a cheetah down 42nd Street.

10. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way – I hope it never will.