MuscleMag Fitness Tip of the Day http://www.emusclemag.com/news.php en-us Copyright 2010 Canusa Productions, Inc. http://www.emusclemag.com/images/logos/mmi_icon.jpg http://www.emusclemag.com/ 44 44 MuscleMag - Forced Reps Most of the biggest and strongest guys in the world got their start working with nothing but barbells. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Studies have shown that over 60% of people new to weightlifting will stick with it for at least six months if they have a friend or spouse training with them. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 The planning and execution of the carving of David took 40 years. That masterpiece didn?t happen overnight and neither will yours. Consistency is key for your physique. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Increase your cardio for precontest. Increase your cardio to 30-45 minutes duration, four to five times per week, at least three months out from the contest. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Assuming that you have no more than 15 pounds to lose, a comfortable time period for dieting is three months, or 12 weeks. This means losing about one pound per week. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 The front double biceps is the most familiar pose to bodybuilders and non-bodybuilders alike. Besides showing the biceps, it highlights the legs, lets, and triceps. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 One of the best reasons for competing is to get out of a training rut. It forces you to improve your eating, get stricter on your technique, and modify your exercise program. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 For obvious reasons, circuit training is difficult to do in a crowded gym. The odds that you?ll be able to do 10 or more exercises in a row without interruption are slim. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 0:00:00 -0500 On the road: limbo squats. Grab both sides of an open doorframe with your hands. Lean as far back as possible, and squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Massage is one of the best techniques for relaxing the mind and as an athletic recovery aid. Look for a RMT, or registered massage therapist. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 What to wear after a layoff: try a sweatshirt and track pants. The extra clothing will keep the muscles warm and also keep you from getting depressed about your appearance. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Change your routine by combining muscles in the same way and do a similar number of sets and reps but select a whole new bunch of exercises. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Trisets for the chest: flat dumbbell presses, incline dumbbell presses, and flat dumbbell flyes or flat barbell presses, dips and push-ups. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Try supersetting lying leg curls with squats or stiff-leg deadlifts with leg presses. For speed, try supersettting lying leg curls with leg extensions. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 You can do supersets for back to concentrate on width (chins followed by pulldowns) or supersets for thickness (seated rows followed by barbell or T-bar rows). http://www.emusclemag.com/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Burns are nothing more than a couple of partial reps performed at the end of a regular set and can be done for just about every exercise. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 No matter how carefully you warm-up and perform the exercises, you?ll find exercises that don?t feel right. Weigh the benefits of an exercise with its potential for injury. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 One way to increase the intensity of your workouts without changing exercises is to add weight to some of your bodyweight exercises. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Start first and then step on. For safety purposes, place both feet to the sides of the belt, start the treadmill, and then step on once the belt is moving. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 There are three primary types of protein supplements, soy, milk and egg, and whey. Whey is derived from milk and is the purist form of protein. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Besides fat and protein the other primary nutrient category is carbohydrate (simple or complex). Simple carbs are readily stored as fat and should be kept to a minimum. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Improve your squat: unless flexibility or injury issues dictate otherwise, squat down until your quads go below parallel with the floor full a full range of motion. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Improve your bench press: lie back on the bench and pull your shoulder blades together. This expands your chest, shortening the distance you have to press the bar. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sun, 14 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 If your gym has both the 45-degree and horizontal leg press, try both to see which one feels more comfortable or gives you the best leg workout. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 When doing heel drops for calves, don?t force the stretch. If your heels touch the floor you?ll need a higher step. Hold for 20 seconds. Switch legs and repeat many times. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Never load the leg extension with more weight than you can lift in good style, and then bounce it up and down using body momentum. The knee is easy to damage. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Nothing is as irritating as getting sweat in your eyes. Invest in a headband to soak up the moisture before it starts giving you a severe case of redeye. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 The strongest may survive but the weakest need extra work. Keep a close eye on each muscle?s progress and adjust your training accordingly. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Compare your physique to the other guys in your gym. If you think you are as good, if not better, chances are you’re ready for your first contest. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500 Circuit training: it’s best to alternate an upper body exercise with a lower body movement. It stimulates the cardiovascular system to the maximum. http://www.emusclemag.com/ Sun, 07 Feb 2010 0:00:00 -0500