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Bodybuilding
Program Basics
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Training
for Competition
Always
Shock Your Muscles For Maximum Growth by
Kris Bierek
Always try to "trick" your muscles into
growth. You never want to do the same exercises, reps
and sets for each and every workout. You always want
to shock your muscles into growing and adapting to new
stimuli, so make sure to always switch up your training
routines, number of sets and reps for each training
session. Also, make sure to train at a high level if
intensity and really push each set to positive failure
(barely getting the last rep up).
You should always focus on increasing the weight lifted.
If your muscles get used to lifting a specific amount
of weight, then they will never want to get stronger
or grow. Always try to trick your muscles with different
reps/sets and keep your intensity levels up high enough
so they always are forced to make changes and grow.
To gain muscle mass use a rep range of 8-12, starting
out. Then, once your comfortable switch it up to lower
reps like 6-8 range. There is also an "total volume"
intensity aspect which takes the overall volume of weight
lifted into muscle mass gains. Such as:
10 reps with 225 lbs = 2,250 total training volume
vs.
6 reps with 275 = 1,650 total training volume
The key is to always train to positive failure on every
set (after warmup). This way, you will always be taxing
your muscles and applying highest level of intensity
possible.
Another great way to really shock your muscles is to
train with different routines. We have included a huge
database of workout routines for you to choose from.
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced
individual, we have the workout routines that's just
right for you! Choose from hundreds of different routines
here:
http://www.shapefit.com/workout-routines.html
About the Author
Kris Bierek is a fitness specialist for the health
and fitness site http://www.ShapeFit.com where you can
find FREE fitness tools like fitness newsletters, dieting
tips, weight loss help, exercise questions and a free
fitness analysis to help you get into the best shape
of your life!
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