Bodybuilding: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
bodybuildingdiet
This sample bodybuilding diet will assist you to lose bodyfat and in building lean muscle mass.
This sample bodybuilding diet will assist you to lose bodyfat and in building lean muscle mass.
Weight Gain/Bulking Up Diet
In order for a bulk up phase to be effective, it needs to be executed properly. Otherwise, you end up gaining way too much body fat, which at the end of the day, whether you just want to look good for the beach over the summer or compete at a bodybuilding show, you will need to lose anyways. In this article you will learn how to bulk up correctly so that you can maximize your muscle gains and minimize your fat gains.
In order for a bulk up phase to be effective, it needs to be executed properly. Otherwise, you end up gaining way too much body fat, which at the end of the day, whether you just want to look good for the beach over the summer or compete at a bodybuilding show, you will need to lose anyways. In this article you will learn how to bulk up correctly so that you can maximize your muscle gains and minimize your fat gains.
Testosterone Boosting
Testosterone Boosting Supplements - Learn how some supplements may help you increase your lean muscle mass by boosting your testosterone levels
Testosterone Boosting Supplements - Learn how some supplements may help you increase your lean muscle mass by boosting your testosterone levels
Bodybuilding Guide
To help you achieve your bodybuilding endeavors, I decided to put together this resource guide that will point you to all of the relevant information that you will need in order to accomplish your goals, whether these may be just losing a few pounds of fat with moderate amounts of muscle gain, bulking up, or even bodybuilding competition. You will find everything here: bodybuilding training routines, diet plans and supplements' advice.
To help you achieve your bodybuilding endeavors, I decided to put together this resource guide that will point you to all of the relevant information that you will need in order to accomplish your goals, whether these may be just losing a few pounds of fat with moderate amounts of muscle gain, bulking up, or even bodybuilding competition. You will find everything here: bodybuilding training routines, diet plans and supplements' advice.
Getting Started
If you are an absolute beginner and have never done a bodybuilding program before, learn what steps you need to take in order to get started in your path to gaining more lean muscle mass and losing bodyfat.
If you are an absolute beginner and have never done a bodybuilding program before, learn what steps you need to take in order to get started in your path to gaining more lean muscle mass and losing bodyfat.
Bodybuilding Diets
This article provides all of the information that you need on bodybuilding diets as well as examples of the several different diets that bodybuilders do depending on whether their main goal is losing fat or bulking up.
This article provides all of the information that you need on bodybuilding diets as well as examples of the several different diets that bodybuilders do depending on whether their main goal is losing fat or bulking up.
How To Get Big Arms
Next to abs, the question on how to get big arms seems to be the second most frequently asked one. In this Q&A, I hope to answer how to get guns for arms.
Next to abs, the question on how to get big arms seems to be the second most frequently asked one. In this Q&A, I hope to answer how to get guns for arms.
Bodybuilding Nutrition
Learn about bodybuilding nutrition and how taking the right types, and amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats will accelerate your bodybuilding progress tenfold.
Learn about bodybuilding nutrition and how taking the right types, and amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats will accelerate your bodybuilding progress tenfold.
Making a Training Routine
Lose bodyfat and gain muscle using these bodybuilding weight training routines.
Lose bodyfat and gain muscle using these bodybuilding weight training routines.
Easing Into a Diet
This article will assist you to ease into a bodybuilding diet designed for building lean muscle mass and losing bodyfat.
This article will assist you to ease into a bodybuilding diet designed for building lean muscle mass and losing bodyfat.
Get Cut And Ripped Fast
This article provides you with simple bodybuilding diet tips that will help you to get cut and ripped as quickly as possible.
This article provides you with simple bodybuilding diet tips that will help you to get cut and ripped as quickly as possible.
Protein Bar Recipe
A Recipe for Protein Nutrition Bars
A Recipe for Protein Nutrition Bars
How to Use Creatine
Creatine Monohydrate Basics - Gain Lean Muscle Mass With Creatine and learn about creatine monohydrate and how creatine can help you gain lean muscle mass.
Creatine Monohydrate Basics - Gain Lean Muscle Mass With Creatine and learn about creatine monohydrate and how creatine can help you gain lean muscle mass.
Making Cardio Useful
Discover how to use cardiovascular exercise to accelerate fat loss without losing lean muscle mass.
Discover how to use cardiovascular exercise to accelerate fat loss without losing lean muscle mass.
Training Guide To Get Abs
This Abdominals Bodybuilding Training Guide contains everything that you need to know regarding abdominal training and how to get them defined.
This Abdominals Bodybuilding Training Guide contains everything that you need to know regarding abdominal training and how to get them defined.
Fact vs Fiction
7 Myths of Women's Weight Training - Separate fact from fiction in women's weight training and female bodybuilding myths.
7 Myths of Women's Weight Training - Separate fact from fiction in women's weight training and female bodybuilding myths.
Weight Gain Diets
In this article, you will find two sample bodybuilding weight gain diets designed to pack on muscle on people with fast metabolisms such as hardgainers.
In this article, you will find two sample bodybuilding weight gain diets designed to pack on muscle on people with fast metabolisms such as hardgainers.
10 Sets of 10 Reps
Break through plateaus and gain new muscle mass weight by using the high volume 10 Sets of 10 Reps bodybuilding training method.
Break through plateaus and gain new muscle mass weight by using the high volume 10 Sets of 10 Reps bodybuilding training method.
Protein Shake Tips
Tips for Better Protein Shakes - How do you fix a protein shake when your protein powder won't dissolve or sticks to your blender glass? Try one of these tips from the Fit Food protein
Tips for Better Protein Shakes - How do you fix a protein shake when your protein powder won't dissolve or sticks to your blender glass? Try one of these tips from the Fit Food protein
Advice for Hardgainers
Are you really a hardgainer? An ectomorph? Learn what a true hardgainer is in bodybuilding and how you should eat and train you really are one.
Are you really a hardgainer? An ectomorph? Learn what a true hardgainer is in bodybuilding and how you should eat and train you really are one.
Glutamine Basics
L-Glutamine Basics - Preserve Lean Muscle Mass With Glutamine - Learn how L-Glutamine can help you to preserve lean muscle mass during intense training periods.
L-Glutamine Basics - Preserve Lean Muscle Mass With Glutamine - Learn how L-Glutamine can help you to preserve lean muscle mass during intense training periods.
ABSculpting 101, Part 1
In this two part series of articles, best selling fitness author and National NPC bodybuilding competitor Hugo Rivera and fitness expert, IFBB Figure Professional, Marcy Porter join forces to finally provide an answer to the question on how to get great abs...
In this two part series of articles, best selling fitness author and National NPC bodybuilding competitor Hugo Rivera and fitness expert, IFBB Figure Professional, Marcy Porter join forces to finally provide an answer to the question on how to get great abs...
Advanced Body Sculpting
See what an advanced body sculpting routine that uses supersets to lose fat and build muscle tone looks like.
See what an advanced body sculpting routine that uses supersets to lose fat and build muscle tone looks like.
Supplementation Basics
Learn the truth about the value of nutritional supplements and which ones are essential to make the best lean muscle mass gains and achieve the most fat loss out of your bodybuilding program.
Learn the truth about the value of nutritional supplements and which ones are essential to make the best lean muscle mass gains and achieve the most fat loss out of your bodybuilding program.
Advanced Bodybuilding Routine
See what an advanced bodybuilding routine that uses periodization in order to stimulate new gains in lean muscle mass, size and strength while losing bodyfat looks like.
See what an advanced bodybuilding routine that uses periodization in order to stimulate new gains in lean muscle mass, size and strength while losing bodyfat looks like.
How to Use Creatine
Learn all you need to know about Creatine Monohydrate and how it can help you gain lean muscle mass.
Learn all you need to know about Creatine Monohydrate and how it can help you gain lean muscle mass.
Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
Is it possible to lose fat and gain muscle mass at the same time? This FAQ addresses this age old question and provides a method for accomplishing both over a period of time.
Is it possible to lose fat and gain muscle mass at the same time? This FAQ addresses this age old question and provides a method for accomplishing both over a period of time.
Home Gym Training
In this article, I will discuss how you can set up different bodybuilding workout routines at home by using just a weight bench with a good leg extension/leg curl attachment and a pair of adjustable dumbbells.
In this article, I will discuss how you can set up different bodybuilding workout routines at home by using just a weight bench with a good leg extension/leg curl attachment and a pair of adjustable dumbbells.
Fat Loss Tips for Women
Everyone knows what to do to lose fat, right? If so, then how come so few reach their goals and achieve that lean look if it's so easy to get ripped? In this article, Bodybuilding Fat Loss Tips for Women, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin shares her bodybuilding secrets with other women on how to lose fat and achieve that sexy looking physique that you are looking for.
Everyone knows what to do to lose fat, right? If so, then how come so few reach their goals and achieve that lean look if it's so easy to get ripped? In this article, Bodybuilding Fat Loss Tips for Women, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin shares her bodybuilding secrets with other women on how to lose fat and achieve that sexy looking physique that you are looking for.
One Muscle Per Day Workout
In this bodybuilding workout split, the body is divided over six days and one major muscle group is targeted in each bodybuilding workout.
In this bodybuilding workout split, the body is divided over six days and one major muscle group is targeted in each bodybuilding workout.
Fix Bodybuilding Diet Problems
Dialing down your bodyfat percentage can be a frustrating experience. There you are, making great progress, when all of a sudden it grinds to a halt! What’s one to do? In this article, IFBB Pro Lee Labrada shares a sampling of useful bodybuilding diet tips which you can put to use right away in order to overcome any diet obstacles that can present themselves.
Dialing down your bodyfat percentage can be a frustrating experience. There you are, making great progress, when all of a sudden it grinds to a halt! What’s one to do? In this article, IFBB Pro Lee Labrada shares a sampling of useful bodybuilding diet tips which you can put to use right away in order to overcome any diet obstacles that can present themselves.
Cottage Cheese Recipes
Cottage Cheese Recipe Page - Healthy, Low Carb Cottage Cheese Recipes
Cottage Cheese Recipe Page - Healthy, Low Carb Cottage Cheese Recipes
Hardgainers' Training
In this bodybuilding training article you will learn what are the mass building training principles that hardgainers need to follow in order to get results out of their bodybuilding training routines. Note: Sample bodybuilding training routine for hardgainers is included.
In this bodybuilding training article you will learn what are the mass building training principles that hardgainers need to follow in order to get results out of their bodybuilding training routines. Note: Sample bodybuilding training routine for hardgainers is included.
Back Training Workout
In order to have a fully developed back, the size of the lats need to be maximized in order to attain a wide look, as well as the thickness of the middle back and lower back muscles in order to attain a powerful look. In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin shows us the bodybuilding back training routine that she used to attain an award winning back.
In order to have a fully developed back, the size of the lats need to be maximized in order to attain a wide look, as well as the thickness of the middle back and lower back muscles in order to attain a powerful look. In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin shows us the bodybuilding back training routine that she used to attain an award winning back.
Hugo's Pre-Contest Diet
This diet is one that my bodybuilding pre-contest nutritionist Tim Gardner put together for me back in 2001 when I did my first bodybuilding show, the 2001 Drug Free NPC Typhoon Bay. This diet has always seemed to worked well for my individual metabolism so every time I compete we use it with minor changes here and there.
This diet is one that my bodybuilding pre-contest nutritionist Tim Gardner put together for me back in 2001 when I did my first bodybuilding show, the 2001 Drug Free NPC Typhoon Bay. This diet has always seemed to worked well for my individual metabolism so every time I compete we use it with minor changes here and there.
5 Sets of 5 Reps
Break through plateaus and gain new muscle mass weight by using the lower volume 5 Sets of 5 Reps bodybuilding training method.
Break through plateaus and gain new muscle mass weight by using the lower volume 5 Sets of 5 Reps bodybuilding training method.
Mag 7 Abdominals Routine
The bodybuilding abdominals training routine presented in this article is composed of 7 abdominal exercises carefully chosen to hit both the upper and lower abs. If followed with a good bodybuilding diet, this routine will shape your abs in record time!
The bodybuilding abdominals training routine presented in this article is composed of 7 abdominal exercises carefully chosen to hit both the upper and lower abs. If followed with a good bodybuilding diet, this routine will shape your abs in record time!
Bodybuilding & Steroids
The Dangers of Anabolic Steroids
The Dangers of Anabolic Steroids
Home Gym Equipment
Learn what is the best equipment to get if you are interested in performing your bodybuilding training in the comfort of your home gym.
Learn what is the best equipment to get if you are interested in performing your bodybuilding training in the comfort of your home gym.
Prolab Lean Mass Complex MRP
Product Review - Prolab Nutrition's Lean Mass Complex Meal Replacement Supplement (MRP)
Product Review - Prolab Nutrition's Lean Mass Complex Meal Replacement Supplement (MRP)
Weight Gaining Supplements
In this article we present the top bodybuilding supplements that are useful to those of you who are attempting to gain weight and bulk up.
In this article we present the top bodybuilding supplements that are useful to those of you who are attempting to gain weight and bulk up.
Shoulder Training Basics
In this article Samuel Santos presents the way he creates bodybuilding shoulder training routines that will work all three heads of this muscle; thus increasing the size and width of the shoulders and giving you the much desired three-dimensional look.
In this article Samuel Santos presents the way he creates bodybuilding shoulder training routines that will work all three heads of this muscle; thus increasing the size and width of the shoulders and giving you the much desired three-dimensional look.
Quick Leg Training Routine
Try this short but highly effective bodybuilding leg training routine to achieve maximum results while minimizing your time at the gym.
Try this short but highly effective bodybuilding leg training routine to achieve maximum results while minimizing your time at the gym.
Summer Training Routine
This article presents a bodybuilding training routine designed to get you in top shape for the summer. This workout routine delivers fast results with only 3 weekly weight training sessions of 1 hour or less, 3 weekly sessions of cardio of 40 minutes or less, and requires minimum equipment.
This article presents a bodybuilding training routine designed to get you in top shape for the summer. This workout routine delivers fast results with only 3 weekly weight training sessions of 1 hour or less, 3 weekly sessions of cardio of 40 minutes or less, and requires minimum equipment.
Protein Shake Recipes
The Protein Shake Page - Protein Shake Recipes & Protein Shake Tips
The Protein Shake Page - Protein Shake Recipes & Protein Shake Tips
Getting Abs
Learn the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions in bodybuilding: "How to get abs?"
Learn the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions in bodybuilding: "How to get abs?"
Supplements for Teens
This FAQ answers which bodybuilding supplements are best suited for teenage bodybuilders.
This FAQ answers which bodybuilding supplements are best suited for teenage bodybuilders.
Antagonistic Muscles Workout
In this bodybuilding workout split, the body is divided over three or four days and antagonistic muscles (opposing muscle groups), are paired together in each bodybuilding workout.
In this bodybuilding workout split, the body is divided over three or four days and antagonistic muscles (opposing muscle groups), are paired together in each bodybuilding workout.
Viraloid Testosterone Booster
Review of Vyotech Nutritional's Viraloid natural testosterone booster.
Review of Vyotech Nutritional's Viraloid natural testosterone booster.
Formula for Success
Formula for Bodybuilding Success - These variables will help you manipulate gain lean muscle mass and lose bodyfat as quickly as possible to achieve bodybuilding success.
Formula for Bodybuilding Success - These variables will help you manipulate gain lean muscle mass and lose bodyfat as quickly as possible to achieve bodybuilding success.
Best Bodybuilding Routines
As the New Year approaches, it is time to start revamping our bodybuilding training routines in order to add variety to our training programs. To help you with this, I've listed some of the best routines I used last year and how you can combine them to accomplish your bodybuilding goals in this new year.
As the New Year approaches, it is time to start revamping our bodybuilding training routines in order to add variety to our training programs. To help you with this, I've listed some of the best routines I used last year and how you can combine them to accomplish your bodybuilding goals in this new year.
Pregnancy Fitness Routine
Stay fit while pregnant with this body sculpting weight training pregnancy workout routine.
Stay fit while pregnant with this body sculpting weight training pregnancy workout routine.
Lose Fat And Tone Up
In this article, IFBB Figure Pro and fitness expert Mercedes Khani shows you how any woman can use bodybuilding principles to lose fat and tone up.
In this article, IFBB Figure Pro and fitness expert Mercedes Khani shows you how any woman can use bodybuilding principles to lose fat and tone up.
Healthy Chicken Recipes
Fit Food - Quick & Healthy Chicken Recipes and Easy Recipe Ideas to Make Nutritious Meals from Chicken
Fit Food - Quick & Healthy Chicken Recipes and Easy Recipe Ideas to Make Nutritious Meals from Chicken
Make Bodybuilding Gains
Many bodybuilders go to the gym day in and day out, yet fail to achieve any significant bodybuilding gains. In this article we discuss the top reasons why bodybuilders fail to achieve significant gains.
Many bodybuilders go to the gym day in and day out, yet fail to achieve any significant bodybuilding gains. In this article we discuss the top reasons why bodybuilders fail to achieve significant gains.
Jumping Rope For Cardio
In this article, champion teenage bodybuilder and certified fitness trainer Anthony Alayon discusses how jumping rope can be a great way to getting a great cardiovascular workout.
In this article, champion teenage bodybuilder and certified fitness trainer Anthony Alayon discusses how jumping rope can be a great way to getting a great cardiovascular workout.
Best Exercises for Gains
Learn how to determine which bodybuilding exercises are best for the fastest gains in lean muscle mass and tone.
Learn how to determine which bodybuilding exercises are best for the fastest gains in lean muscle mass and tone.
Big & Small Muscles Workout
In this bodybuilding workout split, the body is divided over three days and one major muscle group (such as the chest, thighs and back) is paired together with two smaller muscle groups (such as biceps, triceps, hamstrings, calves, abs and shoulders) in each bodybuilding workout.
In this bodybuilding workout split, the body is divided over three days and one major muscle group (such as the chest, thighs and back) is paired together with two smaller muscle groups (such as biceps, triceps, hamstrings, calves, abs and shoulders) in each bodybuilding workout.
Figure Competition
In this article, exercise scientist and fitness expert Diana Sadtler details what the key ingredients are to not only doing a figure competition, but to achieving any fitness goals. She also presents her training and nutrition program in preparation for her first figure competition.
In this article, exercise scientist and fitness expert Diana Sadtler details what the key ingredients are to not only doing a figure competition, but to achieving any fitness goals. She also presents her training and nutrition program in preparation for her first figure competition.
AbsQ&A
Since I get so many questions on how to get abdominals, I decided to put together an Abdominals Q&A section in order to better help everyone achieve award-winning abs.
Since I get so many questions on how to get abdominals, I decided to put together an Abdominals Q&A section in order to better help everyone achieve award-winning abs.
Top Ten Dieting Myths
Learn what the top 10 dieting myths are and how falling for one of these can sabbotage your dieting and training success.
Learn what the top 10 dieting myths are and how falling for one of these can sabbotage your dieting and training success.
Draper's Weight Gain Tips
In this article, former Mr. Universe and bodybuilding legend Dave Draper shares his nutrition tips on how to gain solid muscle weight.
In this article, former Mr. Universe and bodybuilding legend Dave Draper shares his nutrition tips on how to gain solid muscle weight.
PB & Chocolate Protein Shake
Protein shake recipes - Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake Recipe
Protein shake recipes - Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake Recipe
Buns and Thighs Routines
In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Marcy Porter provides four workout routines designed to shape up one of women's trouble spots which is the buns and thighs.
In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Marcy Porter provides four workout routines designed to shape up one of women's trouble spots which is the buns and thighs.
Muscle Size Without Steroids
Is it possible to get good size without steroids? This FAQ will give you the surprising answer to that question.
Is it possible to get good size without steroids? This FAQ will give you the surprising answer to that question.
Best Cardiovascular Machine
There are so many cardiovascular exercise machines in the gym that sometimes it can be overwhelming for the beginning bodybuilder to know which one to use. In this FAQ, I provide some guidelines as to how to choose the best cardiovascular machine for the fastest results in terms of losing fat weight.
There are so many cardiovascular exercise machines in the gym that sometimes it can be overwhelming for the beginning bodybuilder to know which one to use. In this FAQ, I provide some guidelines as to how to choose the best cardiovascular machine for the fastest results in terms of losing fat weight.
Training While Sick
Training While Sick - To train or not to train? That is the question that comes to mind when a bodybuilder gets sick. Learn how to determine if you are better served by staying home and recuperating or by going to the gym and having a lighter workout.
Training While Sick - To train or not to train? That is the question that comes to mind when a bodybuilder gets sick. Learn how to determine if you are better served by staying home and recuperating or by going to the gym and having a lighter workout.
Draper' s Bulking Up Advice
If you want to bulk up, gain some muscle weight for the summer and are wondering if ten pounds of muscle on the next month is a good goal to shoot for, please take a look at this article where Dave Draper discusses his rules for quality muscle weight gain in addition to covering what is a realistic bodybuilding goal to aim at.
If you want to bulk up, gain some muscle weight for the summer and are wondering if ten pounds of muscle on the next month is a good goal to shoot for, please take a look at this article where Dave Draper discusses his rules for quality muscle weight gain in addition to covering what is a realistic bodybuilding goal to aim at.
Ironmaster Review
Learn about the new Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbell System and see if this pair of dumbbells is suitable for your home gym needs.
Learn about the new Ironmaster Quick Lock Dumbbell System and see if this pair of dumbbells is suitable for your home gym needs.
Draper's Favorite Workout
Lose fat and gain muscle with Dave Draper's favorite bodybuilding training routine which is based on a seven-day week, three on, one off, two on, one off schedule.
Lose fat and gain muscle with Dave Draper's favorite bodybuilding training routine which is based on a seven-day week, three on, one off, two on, one off schedule.
Heavy Lifts Stunt Growth?
Find out why lifting weights, bodybuilding, or strength training cannot stunt your growth
Find out why lifting weights, bodybuilding, or strength training cannot stunt your growth
Successful Bodybuilder Mind
In this article you will learn what the mindset of a successful bodybuilder looks like. This is the reason why some bodybuilders achieve bodybuilding success no matter what circumstances life throws at them while others seem to never get anywhere. In addition, a bodybuilding training routine is offered for bodybuilders who are pressed for time.
In this article you will learn what the mindset of a successful bodybuilder looks like. This is the reason why some bodybuilders achieve bodybuilding success no matter what circumstances life throws at them while others seem to never get anywhere. In addition, a bodybuilding training routine is offered for bodybuilders who are pressed for time.
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Matthias Steiner of Austria makes a lift during the snatch portion of the men's 105 kg category weightlifting competition on August 24, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
Matthias Steiner of Austria makes a lift during the snatch portion of the men's 105 kg category weightlifting competition on August 24, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
Goal Setting
The Power of Goal Setting - In order to achieve success in our bodybuilding program, our goals should be clearly defined and engrained in our brains. In this article, learn how to set goals, set a plan and follow through until you achieve them.
The Power of Goal Setting - In order to achieve success in our bodybuilding program, our goals should be clearly defined and engrained in our brains. In this article, learn how to set goals, set a plan and follow through until you achieve them.
Sleep Deprivation
Learn what the top 8 maladies caused by sleep deprivation are.
Learn what the top 8 maladies caused by sleep deprivation are.
Abdominal Training
In this article you will find several abdominal bodybuilding training routines that can be implemented based on your level of progression.
In this article you will find several abdominal bodybuilding training routines that can be implemented based on your level of progression.
Items That Halt Progress
Bodybuilding legend, fitness expert and IFBB Pro-Bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee Lee Labrada shares what he believes are the ten most dangerous pitfalls to making progress on your physique.
Bodybuilding legend, fitness expert and IFBB Pro-Bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee Lee Labrada shares what he believes are the ten most dangerous pitfalls to making progress on your physique.
Make Cardio Fun & Effective
Learn key tips that can make your cardiovascular exercise workouts more enjoyable and effective.
Learn key tips that can make your cardiovascular exercise workouts more enjoyable and effective.
Pauline's Dieting Mistakes
In the quest for bodybuilding dieting results, sometimes bodybuilders become victims to many common pitfalls that instead of helping you get leaner and lose more body fat will hold you back and make you lose muscle. In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin shares her not to do list for achieving definition and losing body fat as quickly as possible.
In the quest for bodybuilding dieting results, sometimes bodybuilders become victims to many common pitfalls that instead of helping you get leaner and lose more body fat will hold you back and make you lose muscle. In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin shares her not to do list for achieving definition and losing body fat as quickly as possible.
Stay Lean In The Off-Season
In the off-season your focus should be to gain some muscle weight and work on your weak points. One of the most common mistakes people make in bodybuilding is gaining way too much weight. In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin sets the record straight on how to have a successful off-season.
In the off-season your focus should be to gain some muscle weight and work on your weak points. One of the most common mistakes people make in bodybuilding is gaining way too much weight. In this article, IFBB Figure Pro Pauline Nordin sets the record straight on how to have a successful off-season.
The Sleep Cycle
Learn what the four phases of the sleep cycle are and how much on the average you should be sleeping each night for maximum results.
Learn what the four phases of the sleep cycle are and how much on the average you should be sleeping each night for maximum results.
Best Abdominals Exercise
This bodybuilding FAQ covers what is the best exercise for building good abdominals.
This bodybuilding FAQ covers what is the best exercise for building good abdominals.
Pre-Contest Training
Learn what my periodized pre-contest bodybuilding training routine looks like at 10 weeks out from a bodybuilding show.
Learn what my periodized pre-contest bodybuilding training routine looks like at 10 weeks out from a bodybuilding show.
Draper's Weight Gain Tips
In this article, former Mr. Universe and bodybuilding legend Dave Draper shares his nutrition tips on how to gain solid muscle weight.
In this article, former Mr. Universe and bodybuilding legend Dave Draper shares his nutrition tips on how to gain solid muscle weight.
Anabolic Oatmeal
This recipe will provide a quick nutrient dense anabolic meal that can be used as breakfast or as an awesome post workout meal. This is excellent for the bodybuilder who is looking for a quick fix prior to going to work.
This recipe will provide a quick nutrient dense anabolic meal that can be used as breakfast or as an awesome post workout meal. This is excellent for the bodybuilder who is looking for a quick fix prior to going to work.
Mercedes Khani Interview
IFBB Figure Professional Mercedes Khani shares with us how she got started in figure competition, the bodybuilding training, diet, and supplements that helped her to attain her killer physique, and her future plans in the fitness industry.
IFBB Figure Professional Mercedes Khani shares with us how she got started in figure competition, the bodybuilding training, diet, and supplements that helped her to attain her killer physique, and her future plans in the fitness industry.
Oatmeal Pancakes
The oats in this recipe for oatmeal pancakes provide an extended source of energy.
The oats in this recipe for oatmeal pancakes provide an extended source of energy.
Bio-Test Hot Rox
Supplement Review of Bio-Test Hot-Rox
Supplement Review of Bio-Test Hot-Rox
Benefits of Training Pregnant
How to safely benefit from weight training exercise during pregnancy.
How to safely benefit from weight training exercise during pregnancy.
2006 Arnold Classic
Review of the Arnold Classic Bodybuilding and Fitness Expo Weekend as well as my experience in it and the bodybuilding, fitness and figure contest results.
Review of the Arnold Classic Bodybuilding and Fitness Expo Weekend as well as my experience in it and the bodybuilding, fitness and figure contest results.
Leg Extensions Description
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly perform the leg extensions exercise, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly perform the leg extensions exercise, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
OlympicWeightlifting
ATHENS - AUGUST 25: Joel Bran of Guatemala makes a lift in the men's over 105 kg category weightlifting competition on August 25, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
ATHENS - AUGUST 25: Joel Bran of Guatemala makes a lift in the men's over 105 kg category weightlifting competition on August 25, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Calf Training Routines
Calves besides being one of the most neglected body parts in the gym are ones whose training is most misunderstood. In this article you will learn the secrets, the science, and the workouts that will make your calf muscles grow.
Calves besides being one of the most neglected body parts in the gym are ones whose training is most misunderstood. In this article you will learn the secrets, the science, and the workouts that will make your calf muscles grow.
High Protein & Kidney Health
Is eating a high protein diet damaging to your kidney health? This FAQ will finally answer this frequently asked question.
Is eating a high protein diet damaging to your kidney health? This FAQ will finally answer this frequently asked question.
Perfect Body Measurements
Bodybuilding FAQ - Ideal Body Measurements
Bodybuilding FAQ - Ideal Body Measurements
The Hulk Protein Shake
The Protein Shake Page - Recipe for The Hulk Protein Shake
The Protein Shake Page - Recipe for The Hulk Protein Shake
AbsQ&A
Since I get so many questions on how to get abdominals, I decided to put together an expanded Abdominals Q&A section in order to better help everyone achieve award-winning abs.
Since I get so many questions on how to get abdominals, I decided to put together an expanded Abdominals Q&A section in order to better help everyone achieve award-winning abs.
Anaerobic Exercise Definition
Anaerobic Exercise Definition
Anaerobic Exercise Definition
Depletion Routine
This bodybuilding pre-contest training depletion routine is designed to assist the carbohydrate depletion process that competitive bodybuilders undergo a week before a contest.
This bodybuilding pre-contest training depletion routine is designed to assist the carbohydrate depletion process that competitive bodybuilders undergo a week before a contest.
Shape Up For Spring Break
In this 2008 Bodybuilding.About.com Spring Break Guide, you will find diet and training techniques that bodybuilders use to gain muscle, lose fat, firm up and get in shape as quickly as possible!
In this 2008 Bodybuilding.About.com Spring Break Guide, you will find diet and training techniques that bodybuilders use to gain muscle, lose fat, firm up and get in shape as quickly as possible!
Quadriceps Training Routines
In this article I talk about quadriceps anatomy and present the basics (and exercises needed) for creating bodybuilding quad training routines that will work all four heads of this muscle group; thus increasing the size and definition of the quadriceps and giving you a powerful look on your legs.
In this article I talk about quadriceps anatomy and present the basics (and exercises needed) for creating bodybuilding quad training routines that will work all four heads of this muscle group; thus increasing the size and definition of the quadriceps and giving you a powerful look on your legs.
Leg Exercises for Skinny Legs
Understand the relationship between leg exercises and leg size.
Understand the relationship between leg exercises and leg size.
Labrada's Lean Body RTD
In this bodybuilding supplement review, I take a look at Labrada's new Lean Body Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Shake.
In this bodybuilding supplement review, I take a look at Labrada's new Lean Body Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Shake.
Supplements For Teens
Learn what are the best bodybuilding supplements for teens interested in maximizing their bodybuilding gains.
Learn what are the best bodybuilding supplements for teens interested in maximizing their bodybuilding gains.
Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
Peanut Brittle Protein Shake Recipe
Peanut Brittle Protein Shake Recipe
Teen Bodybuilding Workouts
Sample bodybuilding workout routines for teens.
Sample bodybuilding workout routines for teens.
Fight Female Stubborn Areas
In this article exercise scientist, fitness expert, and figure competitor Heather Wojdyla shares her knowledge with other women on how to transform the female "stubborn area" better known as the lower body.
In this article exercise scientist, fitness expert, and figure competitor Heather Wojdyla shares her knowledge with other women on how to transform the female "stubborn area" better known as the lower body.
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The Opening Ceremony at the 1896 Athens Olympics.
The Opening Ceremony at the 1896 Athens Olympics.
Formula for Success
Learn which variables you need to manipulate to gain lean muscle mass and lose bodyfat as quickly as possible to achieve bodybuilding success.
Learn which variables you need to manipulate to gain lean muscle mass and lose bodyfat as quickly as possible to achieve bodybuilding success.
Bev Muscle Synergy
In this bodybuilding supplements product review I take a look at Beverly International's Muscle Synergy and explain why I feel this is one of the best performance enhancement bodybuilding supplements in the market, especially for those advanced bodybuilders who are looking to compete.
In this bodybuilding supplements product review I take a look at Beverly International's Muscle Synergy and explain why I feel this is one of the best performance enhancement bodybuilding supplements in the market, especially for those advanced bodybuilders who are looking to compete.
5-Tetra Supplement Review
In this bodybuilding supplement review, learn how 5-Tetra can be a great addition to your bodybuilding supplements arsenal whether you are on a muscle gain or fat burning phase.
In this bodybuilding supplement review, learn how 5-Tetra can be a great addition to your bodybuilding supplements arsenal whether you are on a muscle gain or fat burning phase.
Cortisol Reducing Strategies
Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands, that when produced in excess, reduces muscle mass and aids in depositing body fat. In this article, you will learn what are bodybuilding's top cortisol reducing strategies so that you can protect your lean mass during periods of intense bodybuilding training.
Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands, that when produced in excess, reduces muscle mass and aids in depositing body fat. In this article, you will learn what are bodybuilding's top cortisol reducing strategies so that you can protect your lean mass during periods of intense bodybuilding training.
Weight Gaining Training
In this article, former Mr. Universe and bodybuilding legend Dave Draper provides useful training tips for gaining solid muscle weight.
In this article, former Mr. Universe and bodybuilding legend Dave Draper provides useful training tips for gaining solid muscle weight.
Mind Over Muscles
Learn a technique that helps you create a clear and distinct connection between your mind and your muscles, which will more than quadruple the results that you get from your efforts in the gym.
Learn a technique that helps you create a clear and distinct connection between your mind and your muscles, which will more than quadruple the results that you get from your efforts in the gym.
Women's Fitness
Q & A With Hugo Rivera On Women's Fitness. Topics covered are differences in a woman's training program, the biggest mistake that women make when they decide to lose weight, diet programs and the importance of supplementation.
Q & A With Hugo Rivera On Women's Fitness. Topics covered are differences in a woman's training program, the biggest mistake that women make when they decide to lose weight, diet programs and the importance of supplementation.
Protein Shake Recipe
cinnamon roll protein shake recipe
cinnamon roll protein shake recipe
Relaxation Guidelines
Learn some guidelines that you can follow to ensure a good night sleep.
Learn some guidelines that you can follow to ensure a good night sleep.
Back Training Routines
In this article I talk about back anatomy and present the basics (and exercises needed) for creating bodybuilding back training routines that will work all angles of thiscomplex muscle group; thus increasing the size, width, thickness and definition of the back muscles and giving you a powerful look on your upper body.
In this article I talk about back anatomy and present the basics (and exercises needed) for creating bodybuilding back training routines that will work all angles of thiscomplex muscle group; thus increasing the size, width, thickness and definition of the back muscles and giving you a powerful look on your upper body.
Uneven Muscle Growth
Learn what may cause uneven and disproportionate muscle growth and how to deal with it. Sample routines for fixing and uneven chest and shoulders are provided.
Learn what may cause uneven and disproportionate muscle growth and how to deal with it. Sample routines for fixing and uneven chest and shoulders are provided.
ABSculpting 101, Part 2
In the conclusion of this two part series, best selling fitness author and National level NPC bodybuilding competitor Hugo Rivera and fitness expert, IFBB Figure Professional, Marcy Porter provide you with several abdominal routines designed to get your abs in the best shape ever!
In the conclusion of this two part series, best selling fitness author and National level NPC bodybuilding competitor Hugo Rivera and fitness expert, IFBB Figure Professional, Marcy Porter provide you with several abdominal routines designed to get your abs in the best shape ever!
Barbell Squats Description
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly perform the squat exercise, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly perform the squat exercise, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
Prescription for Fat Loss
In this article, learn the eight rules to fat loss and also how to implement simple bodybuilding principles that will help you to lose tons of fat in record time.
In this article, learn the eight rules to fat loss and also how to implement simple bodybuilding principles that will help you to lose tons of fat in record time.
Time Spent Training & Gains
This bodybuilding FAQ answers whether more time spent weight training at the gym translates into more bodybuilding gains.
This bodybuilding FAQ answers whether more time spent weight training at the gym translates into more bodybuilding gains.
Supplements That Work
In this bodybuilding FAQ we cover which performance enhancing bodybuilding supplements will provide benefits to your bodybuilding program.
In this bodybuilding FAQ we cover which performance enhancing bodybuilding supplements will provide benefits to your bodybuilding program.
Genetics and Bodybuilding
This bodybuilding FAQ answers how important genetics are to the success of a bodybuilding program.
This bodybuilding FAQ answers how important genetics are to the success of a bodybuilding program.
How To Do The Snatch
In this Olympic Weightlifting tutorial, you will learn how to perform the Snatch lift.
In this Olympic Weightlifting tutorial, you will learn how to perform the Snatch lift.
Holiday Workouts
Weight Training and Exercise During the Holidays - Learn early on how to avoid falling off the wagon once Winter comes and Holiday season starts. With this training program you will be able to minimize your time in the gym while maximizing lean muscle mass gains and minimizing gains in body fat from the caloric surplus of Holiday eating.
Weight Training and Exercise During the Holidays - Learn early on how to avoid falling off the wagon once Winter comes and Holiday season starts. With this training program you will be able to minimize your time in the gym while maximizing lean muscle mass gains and minimizing gains in body fat from the caloric surplus of Holiday eating.
Get Lean Kit Review
In this bodybuilding system review I take a look at Keith Klein's and Lee Labrada's Get Lean Kit and explain why I feel that this is a must have system for the bodybuilding competitor and a great system for anyone who is just looking to get in their best shape ever.
In this bodybuilding system review I take a look at Keith Klein's and Lee Labrada's Get Lean Kit and explain why I feel that this is a must have system for the bodybuilding competitor and a great system for anyone who is just looking to get in their best shape ever.
Pill For Bodybuilding Success?
Is bodybuilding success determined by a special bodybuilding supplement stack or are there more important factors involved in the creation of muscle mass and definition?
Is bodybuilding success determined by a special bodybuilding supplement stack or are there more important factors involved in the creation of muscle mass and definition?
Vyotech's Nitrobolic Extreme
Bodybuilding Supplements Review: Vyotech's Nitrobolic Extreme Supplement Review
Bodybuilding Supplements Review: Vyotech's Nitrobolic Extreme Supplement Review
Factors That Make Routines
In this article, exercise scientist and fitness expert Diana Sadtler presents which ones are the top 5 factors that influence the effectiveness of bodybuilding routines.
In this article, exercise scientist and fitness expert Diana Sadtler presents which ones are the top 5 factors that influence the effectiveness of bodybuilding routines.
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Hossein Reza Zadeh of Iran celebrates winning Gold after lifting a weight of 263.5 kg giving him a new world record in his weight division for clean and jerk plus a new world record in the combined lifts during the men's over 105 kg category weightlifting competition on August 25, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Hossein Reza Zadeh of Iran celebrates winning Gold after lifting a weight of 263.5 kg giving him a new world record in his weight division for clean and jerk plus a new world record in the combined lifts during the men's over 105 kg category weightlifting competition on August 25, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Biological Value
Biological Value (BV) Definition
Biological Value (BV) Definition
Bodybuilding Definitions A-C
Definitions for the most common bodybuilding terms are in this glossary of bodybuilding terms.
Definitions for the most common bodybuilding terms are in this glossary of bodybuilding terms.
Aerobic Exercise:
Aerobic Exercise Definition
Aerobic Exercise Definition
Tim Garner's Interview
In this interview, we get to meet bodybuilding guru, nutritionist and contest coach Tim Gardner, who is the man behind IFBB Pros such as Marcus Haley, Nate Wonsley & Lisa Reed, as well as top-level NPC competitors, Carla Salotti, Son Van Tran, Julio Del Rio, Aaron Johnson, Debbie Barnes and Brandie Gardner. Learn how he got started in our sport in addition to tapping into his training philosophies and nutrition tactics.
In this interview, we get to meet bodybuilding guru, nutritionist and contest coach Tim Gardner, who is the man behind IFBB Pros such as Marcus Haley, Nate Wonsley & Lisa Reed, as well as top-level NPC competitors, Carla Salotti, Son Van Tran, Julio Del Rio, Aaron Johnson, Debbie Barnes and Brandie Gardner. Learn how he got started in our sport in addition to tapping into his training philosophies and nutrition tactics.
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Super Heavyweight Weightlifter Vassily Alexeyev of the USSR Successfully Makes A Lift During the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He won the Gold Medal and set a new world record for the Jerk as well.
Super Heavyweight Weightlifter Vassily Alexeyev of the USSR Successfully Makes A Lift During the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He won the Gold Medal and set a new world record for the Jerk as well.
Treadmill vs. Pavement
This Bodybuilding FAQ answers whether it is more effective for fat loss to walk on a treadmill than to walk outside on the pavement.
This Bodybuilding FAQ answers whether it is more effective for fat loss to walk on a treadmill than to walk outside on the pavement.
Safe Bodybuilding
The top 10 rules for avoiding injury in the weight room will help you get the most out of your bodybuilding program...safely!
The top 10 rules for avoiding injury in the weight room will help you get the most out of your bodybuilding program...safely!
Depletion Routine
This bodybuilding pre-contest training depletion routine is designed to assist the carbohydrate depletion process that competitive bodybuilders undergo a week before a contest.
This bodybuilding pre-contest training depletion routine is designed to assist the carbohydrate depletion process that competitive bodybuilders undergo a week before a contest.
College Campus Bodybuilding
Advice for the college campus bodybuilder on how to stick to his/her bodybuilding diet requirements while attending school.
Advice for the college campus bodybuilder on how to stick to his/her bodybuilding diet requirements while attending school.
Cheat Meals
This FAQ answers whether there are any benefits or not to cheating on your bodybuilding diet program.
This FAQ answers whether there are any benefits or not to cheating on your bodybuilding diet program.
Brink's Weight Loss Tips
In this article, bodybuilding and nutrition guru Will Brink, shares simple bodybuilding weight loss tips that no one seems to follow but that can have a huge impact on the success of your dieting endeavors.
In this article, bodybuilding and nutrition guru Will Brink, shares simple bodybuilding weight loss tips that no one seems to follow but that can have a huge impact on the success of your dieting endeavors.
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Aleksandra Klejnowska of Poland lifts in the women's 58 kg category weightlifting competition on August 16, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Sean Garnsworthy/Getty Images)
Aleksandra Klejnowska of Poland lifts in the women's 58 kg category weightlifting competition on August 16, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Sean Garnsworthy/Getty Images)
Turkey Preparation Tips
Holiday Turkey Tips - How to Buy and Prepare Turkey Turkey Breast (and save money too!)
Holiday Turkey Tips - How to Buy and Prepare Turkey Turkey Breast (and save money too!)
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Gyongyi Likerecz of Hungary makes a lift in the women's 75 kg category weightlifting competition on August 20, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Gyongyi Likerecz of Hungary makes a lift in the women's 75 kg category weightlifting competition on August 20, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Lunges Description
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly exercise the legs using lunges, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly exercise the legs using lunges, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
Olympic Lifts Tutorials
In this page, find out how to perform the two Olympic Lifts: the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk.
In this page, find out how to perform the two Olympic Lifts: the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk.
Leg Press Description
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly perform the leg press exercise, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
This quadriceps exercise description shows how to properly perform the leg press exercise, with emphasis on stimulating the quads (front of the legs).
Anthony Alayon Interview
Teen bodybuilding champion, certified fitness trainer, author, and successful accounting student, Anthony Alayon, talks about how he got involved in bodybuilding, his experiences while preparing for bodybuilding competitions, the training and diet plans that made him win competitions, and finally how the values learned through bodybuilding have enhanced every aspect of his life.
Teen bodybuilding champion, certified fitness trainer, author, and successful accounting student, Anthony Alayon, talks about how he got involved in bodybuilding, his experiences while preparing for bodybuilding competitions, the training and diet plans that made him win competitions, and finally how the values learned through bodybuilding have enhanced every aspect of his life.