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- How to Build Big Biceps - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Tony SchwartzBig biceps are one of the most desired body parts of bodybuilders and recreational exercisers, and with good reason. While washboard abs and firm pecs are nice, the arms are one of the most easily displayed muscles, whether in a tank top or short-sleeve shirt, the arms are visible to ...
Views: 1103 - Programs for Gaining Muscle - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Tony SchwartzGaining muscle can be a difficult process for anybody, but if you attempt to do it without a well designed nutrition and exercise program you are just asking for poor gains. I am sure this is something you have heard before, and it is really pretty obvious when you think about it. But what ...
Views: 734 - Bodybuilding Athletically - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you have been working out to gain muscle mass for awhile you may find yourself getting bored with the monotony of lifting weights. The basic fact is that working out in a gym with heavy iron several times per week can take its toll on your mental state. To avoid this issue it is important ...
Views: 818 - Get Stronger and Gain Muscle Growth - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you have been training seriously for a few years then you have probably come to the realization that there is a great correlation between getting stronger and getting bigger. Just take a glance at weightlifters, powerlifters, and strongmen to see some convincing examples of this ...
Views: 735 - Gain Muscle Mass Fast With These 3 Meals - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the best benefits of being on a strict nutrition plan is having a cheat meal. There is nothing better than leaving the stress of counting calories and protein behind while you just eat for pleasure at one meal. Cheat meals are as much about the mental benefits as they are about the ...
Views: 2056 - Huge Muscle Growth In Your Forties - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Tony SchwartzWhen guys that are 40 or older approach me for training advice they are often skeptical whether the advice is useful for them. After all, I primarily work with athletes, and what does some 25 year old pro athlete have to do with a 45 year old business man? Well, to tell you the truth, there ...
Views: 3483 - Build Your Bench! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzWe all know the old saying by Russian powerlifting coach Boris Sheiko, "to press a lot, you must press a lot." While for most of this may mean training the bench twice a week for others like Sheiko's trainees it could mean training the bench everyday! In either case this motto simply means you ...
Views: 938 - Two Rotator Cuff Exercises for Gaining Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the most often injured areas in lifters is the rotator cuff. This is primarily due to a high volume of pressing (bench press, incline press, overhead press, etc.) and a low volume of work for the opposing muscles of the upper back. The best fix for this is obviously to begin to balance ...
Views: 953 - Quick Muscle Building Diet Programme - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIt seems that you can’t read a paper or turn on the TV without hearing something about the current worldwide economic crisis. While the effects of this crisis are far-reaching, for those of us interested in muscle building and getting stronger it is even more pronounced. I doubt many ...
Views: 615 - Gain Muscle Quick With This Program - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Tony SchwartzWhile most of the training world is preoccupied with their aesthetics and how they "appear" to be strong, there are a select few that dare to put function over form. Needless to say if you choose to do your talking on the field (or court) then it is inevitable that your training consist of ...
Views: 702 - Building Muscle With These Combos - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe idea of working opposite movements is nothing new and it's a fantastic way to promote balance. For most bodybuilder types this means the difference between being a one part wonder and having the symmetry and proportion necessary to place. For competitive lifters this means staving off the ...
Views: 832 - Muscle Growth With These 3 Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Tony SchwartzLet’s face it back work is a pain in the butt! In most gyms it is the most abused and neglected part of the body that absolutely everybody hates. After all you can’t see the back in the mirror, so what good is it? For most bodybuilders it formulates the core of a "complete" ...
Views: 659 - Secrets Of Muscle Building Programs - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Tony SchwartzMaybe you have already come to the realization that while it’s great to gather all the complimentary information on the web, the depth and quality of the information is nothing compared to what is found in most books. The old saying “You get what you pay for” definitely ...
Views: 546 - Gain Muscle With This Forgotten Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIn an effort to be cool, personal trainers have invented many new exercises using various equipment. These include things like wobble board push-ups and Bosu ball bench presses. I think nearly all of these exercises are ineffective if you are trying to build strength and gain muscle size. ...
Views: 645 - Learn How to Gain Muscle - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you have done any strength training at all in an effort to build muscle or strength, you know that the goal is usually to lift heavy weights. While I certainly agree with this goal for those looking to add strength and mass, it should be pointed out that the actual lifting of weights is not ...
Views: 610 - How To Gain Muscle By Balancing Your Hormones - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Tony SchwartzHormone levels are an often forgotten element when it comes to building muscle. Two people can follow the exact same diet and training program yet get different results. Likewise, there are some people who can eat horribly and never exercise, yet still have low body fat and good muscle tone. ...
Views: 735 - 3 Fast Snacks to Gain Weight Fast - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Tony SchwartzGaining weight comes down to two things, training and nutrition. Of the two, nutrition is the most important. Unfortunately, skinny guys typically have trouble consuming enough calories per day to pack on mass as fast as they want to. If this is the problem you’re having then use these ...
Views: 839 - Build Muscles With This Quick Tip - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you’re looking for info on how to build muscles then one of the best tips you will ever get is to focus your efforts on compound exercises. Compound exercises are those movements which use more than one joint. For example, the bench press is a compound exercise because both the ...
Views: 660 - How To Get Muscles With These Tips - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe basic question of how to get muscles is actually a fairly simply one in theory. It comes down to two factors. 1. The stimulus for growth The stimulus for growth is muscle breakdown. When muscles are broken down the body sees this as a signal to start building muscle. Muscle breakdown is ...
Views: 572 - The Best Weight Lifting Exercise To Gain Weight - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe back squat is known as the classic weight lifting exercise. No other exercise works as many muscle fibers as efficiently as the back squat. With just this one weight lifting exercise you work your quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes, lower back, upper back, and abs. Using all of these ...
Views: 798 - How To Choose Work Out Programs - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Tony SchwartzMaybe you have already come to the realization that while it’s nice to gather all the free information on the internet, the depth and quality of the information is nothing compared to what is found in most books. The old saying “You get what you pay for” definitely applies here. This holds ...
Views: 610 - The Secret To Help You Build Mass Muscle - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Tony SchwartzPeople don’t often realize it, but muscle is composed of two distinct areas. The first is the portion of the muscle where the actual muscle contraction takes place. This is where the proteins that make-up the muscle fibers are located. This is the area that gets the most focus from those ...
Views: 575 - Using The Right Muscle Fibers To Gain Muscle - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Tony SchwartzFast-twitch muscle fibers seem to get all the attention from those looking to build fast muscle. This is understandable to an extent. After all, fast-twitch muscle fibers produce greater force and have a higher potential for growth than slow-twitch fibers. But there is more to building muscle ...
Views: 924 - Weight Training Programs - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the most used loading parameters for an exercise is 3 sets of 10. This has become the default setting for many weight training programs. How come 3 sets of 10 is so popular? Is it the best choice for your individual goals? Sets of ten provide a mix of myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic ...
Views: 689 - How to Make Your Weight Training Program A Habit - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Tony SchwartzBuilding the habit of weight training is one of the most difficult roadblocks every new trainee faces. The primary reason for this is that most weight training programs only recommended training 3-5 days per week. It’s pretty hard to build a habit if you’re taking every other day off! Because ...
Views: 649 - Secrets To Muscle Building - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you are serious about building muscle then you also need to be serious about your recovery. There are a lot of workout tips out there, but enhancing your recovery is one of the best muscle building secrets. If you have been training hard then it is likely that you have experienced muscle ...
Views: 647 - Up Your Bench With These Chest Muscle Building Tips - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe bench press is seemingly everyone’s favorite lift. Go to a gym on a Monday and you are lucky to find an open bench. Everyone wants a big bench press, so they prioritize it by doing it first in the workout and first in the week. This prioritization works for a short period of time, but ...
Views: 569 - Common Protein Powder Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Tony SchwartzEvery week in my e-mail box I get several e-mails like this: “Hello, I have been struggling to build muscle. It seems like no matter what I do I can’t gain muscle. I think I need to start taking protein shakes. I’ve heard they are one of the best supplements for muscle building. Will they ...
Views: 1032 - Common Mistakes On Low Carb Diets - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Tony SchwartzLow carb diets are very popular for both weight loss and muscle gain. However, I often see people making some big mistakes when attempting to follow a low-carb diet. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes I have found: 1. What is a carb? It is amazing to me how many people go on “low-carb” nutrition ...
Views: 680 - Military-style Muscle Building Program DVDs - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThere seems to be some misconceptions on the effects of a military-style training program. I have had numerous young men tell me that they intend to undergo a military-style workout via muscle building program DVDs in order to build large amounts of muscle and gain strength quickly. ...
Views: 1081 - The Best Muscle Building Secrets For Fast Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf muscle building is your goal then you need to pay attention to your recovery. After all, this is where muscle is built. A great training program will put you on the right path, but if you don’t take measures for optimal recovery then don’t expect to be stronger or bigger at your next ...
Views: 5978 - Six Fast Muscle Building Tips - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you are struggling to put on muscle as quickly as you desire, then here are some helpful muscle building tips that will have you packing on muscle and strength in no time. 1. Focus on compound movements This is a muscle building tip you have probably heard many times before, but it is so ...
Views: 617 - Multivitamins: One Of The Top Muscle Building Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Tony SchwartzBy now you have probably heard about the benefits of taking a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. If not, the basic reasoning is that a multi will prevent and treat any nutrient deficiencies you may have. These deficiencies are a result of a less than optimal diet as well as some factors outside ...
Views: 894 - Dietary Fats For Muscle Building Success - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Tony SchwartzDietary fat got a bad rap during the 80s and early 90s. Just about everyone who was health conscious was following a low-fat diet. Not only were people depriving themselves of fat, but they were replacing the fat with carbohydrates. This carbohydrate binging led to expanding waistlines and ...
Views: 590 - Classic Workout Program for Muscle Building - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe 5 sets of 5 reps program is one of the classic muscle building workout programs. It was popularized by the legendary strength coach Bill Starr in the 1970s, but still enjoys popularity in many gyms around the world. You may think that a program as simple as 5x5 needs no explanation. That ...
Views: 772 - Muscle Buiding and Chiropractic - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you’ve been lifting weights for any significant amount of time then you undoubtedly have a few aches and pains. You should know that a lot of these are avoidable with a well-designed training program and proper exercise technique. But some wear-and-tear on your joints from lifting ...
Views: 648 - How to Build Muscle as a Hardgainer - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Tony SchwartzI have seen books, DVDs, supplements, and even equipment all geared towards the hardgainer. The strange thing is, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a hardgainer. I’ve worked with thousands of athletes of all levels, and while some have a harder time adding muscle than others, ...
Views: 947 - Use This Supplement Plan For Muscle Building - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe question I am asked more than any other is “What muscle building supplements should I use.” I find this disconcerting because it indicates an over-reliance on supplements. You should know up front that even if you follow my supplement recommendations below to the letter, you will not see ...
Views: 2020(1 vote) - Protein Guidelines For A Muscle Building Nutrition Plan - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you are looking to build muscle, or lose fat, you have undoubtedly heard about the benefits of protein. It seems that nearly everyone seems to think that more protein means faster muscle gains. I am going to give you the straight truth on protein intake as it relates to your muscle building ...
Views: 739 - Machines Or Free Weights: Which Is Better? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the debates that continues to rage-on in gyms around the globe is whether free weights or machines are more effective at building muscle. The strange thing is, the only people still debating this are those who are relatively new to lifting weights. Those who have lifted weights for ...
Views: 608 - Fast Muscle Building With The 4 Secrets - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Tony Schwartz1. Believe only the facts So much of the information that is available to the mainstream public is based solely on tradition. Things are done a certain way because that’s how it’s been done for decades. Why do we do 3 sets of 10? Because that’s what we learned somewhere along the way. Too bad ...
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