Anabolic steroids are pharmacological drugs that mimic the action of the male sex hormone testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. Anabolic steroids accelerate protein synthesis within cells, which leads to severe hypertrophy of muscle tissue (in general, this process is called anabolism), as a result of which they are widely used in bodybuilding. The action of anabolic steroids is…
The beginner workout program is designed to build and strengthen the functional base of the body. In bodybuilding it is very important to start training right, it is the wrong initial training program that can lead to failure, cause health problems and disappoint you in bodybuilding. General guidelines for beginners The initial training program is designed for about 1 year of…
So, you are ready to add some muscle and rip up those abs. Below are some muscle building routines so you can start out on the right foot and build muscle fast. First of all don’t expect to put on pounds of muscle overnight…. building a muscular physique takes time, consistency and hard work. The first…
Smith machines are very popular and can be found in any gym whether big or small. There are a lot of people who really enjoy using the smith machine and there are those who will not get near them. I personally have been on both sides of this but I am one of those who…
Hypertrophy is the excessive development of an organ or part; specifically the increase in bulk as by thickening of muscle fibers. The best rep range to build muscle (hypertrophy) depends on which body parts you are training. Both upper body and lower body exercises require different rep ranges to build muscle. The best rep range to build muscle in…
Hormones are triggered in your body by practically everything you do. We will cover the most important anabolic and catabolic hormones in the body because they contribute a significant role in your muscle growth. Hormones are basically chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine system. It is vital to understand how to influence these hormones to…
Believe it or not, the amount of time that you rest between sets has an effect on your training results. Here are my recommendations for how long you should rest between sets based on the following THREE goals… If you want increased muscular endurance or want the benefits of increased metabolic or circuit type…
The extreme ectomorph physique is a fragile and delicate one. The bones are light, joints are small and muscles are slight. The limbs are relatively long in proportion and the shoulders droop. The ectomorph is a linear physique. Straight up and straight down, and may appear longer than he or she really is, due to…