Author: Kevin Ramsey

When it comes to the bodybuilding solar system, there are only two planets. On the first, bodybuilders love to squat. On the other planet, there is no squatting. Bodybuilders often begin their journey on the non-squatting planet. Over time, as they learn about the benefits, they may visit the planet. However, many of them don’t like the place, and return to their home planet with their tails between their legs. The few that do stay will use squats regularly, and will grow as a result. You can always tell what planet a person is from based upon the look of…

Bodybuilders, both natural and chemically assisted, often feel invincible. After all, they are 20 to 40 pounds bigger, and much more muscular, than anyone in every room they enter. They are strong, powerful, and generally feel that as long as they eat, train, and rest by the rules; they will feel this strong forever. Age and chance are two influences which often feel otherwise. As we age, our tendons lose some of their flexibility. It becomes harder to move our arms and legs than it was twenty years ago. Cartilage in the joints naturally wears away, making the likelihood of…

Q: I’ve been getting good upper body results, but my leg development is lagging behind. I’ve tried just about everything, but no matter what I do I can’t get them to budge. Any suggestions? A: My guess is that in your eagerness to bring up your legs you’re possibly over training them. You don’t state what type or how much cardio you’re doing, but remember that intense cardio can also fatigue your thighs, hamstrings and calves, which may contribute to that over training effect. So what to do? Firstly, don’t train legs and do cardio on the same day. Secondly…

For as many bodybuilders as there are in the world, there’s probably a split for each one. That means literally hundreds of combinations of splits that can lead you down the path to mass building or fat leaning success. There are 3-day splits, 4-day splits, 5, 6 and 7-day splits, and everything in between. We’re going to list quite a few splits and examine how exercise combinations can affect outcome. Here is an array of 3 days splits. Look them over and then we’ll tell you why we like ‘em or not: SPLIT #1 Mon: Off Tue: Chest, Triceps, Forearms,…

When in the arena of competitive bodybuilding, the illusion of size usually matters more than the true size. Bodybuilders have often decided to neglect the training of specific muscle areas so that other muscle groups seem bigger. A lot of bodybuilders will not train their abs as much so that the shoulders can look bigger and wider. Another way bodybuilders use this illusion is by reducing the training of their quadriceps, which allows their calves to appear much larger than they would usually would look. Many bodybuilders have debated for a long time on how to properly train the forearms.…

Q: I have a pretty fast-paced workout schedule and in four workouts per week, I work my whole body twice. Typically, I’ll combine two body parts per workout and do about 4 sets per about 3-4 exercises per body part. But my problem is, I am having a difficult time fitting abs and calves into the mix without going well over the hour mark. I just think it makes me worthless once I get to abs or calves and they suffer for it. Any ideas about how to fit them in? A: Well, I don’t know how busy your gym…

Between sets, most bodybuilders sit around on the bench they’re using just trying to catch their breath in preparation for the next set. Let’s check out a few ways we can make this time between sets just as productive as the time during sets. Get hydrated You should drink a small amount of water between each set. If you are not trying to lose body fat at the time, and the workout is going to be a long one, you may want to consider something more than just water. A blend of 50% Gatorade and 50% water, or perhaps the…

Body building is a success that is derived from very many factors and inputs, both in diet and exercises. It is very evident that nutrition plays a major role in ensuring healthy body building and allowing the muscles to build up efficiently. But also, there are components that are taken for granted by many people in body building and their relevance is hidden in between the profession yet they contribute great percentages of this success in the profession. Glycogen is one of them. Glycogen is a term that refers to the many and different units in glucose content in the…

When one thinks of legendary peaked biceps heads, bodybuilders like Robby Robinson come to mind. Large, split heads which inch higher and higher as the bicep is flexed. While much of the size of the peak is determined by genetics, it is possible to grow the biceps peak that you do have. Exercise selection is the key. In order to build the peak, you must train the outer biceps head. Here are some movements, which target that area. Preacher Curls This movement is king for bringing out the biceps peak. You can complete this exercise on either an incline bench,…

In the real world, more is often better. Have you ever heard anyone complain that they make too much money, or that they have too many girls hitting on them at the club? Not likely. In bodybuilding, this axiom is sometimes true, and sometimes false. Consuming more protein can result in your muscles becoming harder and your recovery times improving. At the same time, consuming too much protein can result in major stomach discomfort and kidney ailments. Consuming more supplements can lead to greater recovery ability – but at the same time too many of them can lead to reduced…