Tell me something, do you feel good after a good workout session? I stress the word 'after' because one rarely has a smile when he trudges into the hallowed grounds of the fitness center. Even if many times you don't feel like working out, notice that you feel much better physically when you do. You're body releases chemicals that make you happy and not only that, you are sharper mentally because of it. How so? Imagine you need to concentrate on executing the drills in the correct form and manner, with the appropriate number of reps and sets-all the while feeling extreme physical discomfort. Weight training programs push you to your limits and the result is a great physique you can be proud of.
Now we know what we're gunning for (a body worth working hard for), let us proceed to survey the best muscle building workouts that will get you to your goal as quickly possible. There are two weight training philosophies being practiced today: high intensity and periodization training.
The first type of training is probably more painful but will yield faster results. High intensity training is exercising to your maximum capacity in the shortest time possible. Sessions last for only about 60 to 90 minutes twice or thrice a week. As your body develops more and more in strength, you are expected to regularly increase the weight and reps for each set you perform. By utilizing high intensity training workouts, you are putting a big physical demand on your body and the consequence is a better body in a shorter time.
In periodization, you are giving your body more time to familiarize itself with the physical strains of exercise. There is a three week light training period of 'getting to know each other', followed by another two to three weeks of courtship and finishing strong with heavy training-- matrimony if we pursue the allegorical significance. The focus of periodization is not to over train your body but to gradually increase your muscle mass in phases. The phases ensure that your body is pushed to higher levels, albeit more leisurely, as effectively as high intensity training.
While both high intensity and periodization training have its own advantages; the best muscle building strategy is to get what is most effective for you personally and use it in your workout. Experienced trainers can all attest to a three or four day split workout, this infuses each session with high energy and challenge without too much volume that makes for over training. Vary the weights and drills every so often for maximum productivity.
There are many different workouts you can try per muscle group. You can never go wrong with the squats for the legs. Throw in some lunges and leg curls while you're at it. For the arms, make use of dumbbell curls and barbell wrist curls. The back is one of the bigger muscle group; use barbell shrugs, seated rows, rope pull downs and hyperextensions for the lower back. Train your shoulders with the seated shoulder press and military press and employ the bench press (change up the angles to incline, decline and back to flat) for your chest workout. Finish it off with the classic crunches or the more challenging leg raises to tighten your abdominal muscles.
The best weight training programs to have are those that are difficult because you are pushed to push the envelope of your own physical capabilities. Your health, appearance and strength will benefit from a great workout session. Continue to strive for the next level and you won't be disappointed. - 29951
Now we know what we're gunning for (a body worth working hard for), let us proceed to survey the best muscle building workouts that will get you to your goal as quickly possible. There are two weight training philosophies being practiced today: high intensity and periodization training.
The first type of training is probably more painful but will yield faster results. High intensity training is exercising to your maximum capacity in the shortest time possible. Sessions last for only about 60 to 90 minutes twice or thrice a week. As your body develops more and more in strength, you are expected to regularly increase the weight and reps for each set you perform. By utilizing high intensity training workouts, you are putting a big physical demand on your body and the consequence is a better body in a shorter time.
In periodization, you are giving your body more time to familiarize itself with the physical strains of exercise. There is a three week light training period of 'getting to know each other', followed by another two to three weeks of courtship and finishing strong with heavy training-- matrimony if we pursue the allegorical significance. The focus of periodization is not to over train your body but to gradually increase your muscle mass in phases. The phases ensure that your body is pushed to higher levels, albeit more leisurely, as effectively as high intensity training.
While both high intensity and periodization training have its own advantages; the best muscle building strategy is to get what is most effective for you personally and use it in your workout. Experienced trainers can all attest to a three or four day split workout, this infuses each session with high energy and challenge without too much volume that makes for over training. Vary the weights and drills every so often for maximum productivity.
There are many different workouts you can try per muscle group. You can never go wrong with the squats for the legs. Throw in some lunges and leg curls while you're at it. For the arms, make use of dumbbell curls and barbell wrist curls. The back is one of the bigger muscle group; use barbell shrugs, seated rows, rope pull downs and hyperextensions for the lower back. Train your shoulders with the seated shoulder press and military press and employ the bench press (change up the angles to incline, decline and back to flat) for your chest workout. Finish it off with the classic crunches or the more challenging leg raises to tighten your abdominal muscles.
The best weight training programs to have are those that are difficult because you are pushed to push the envelope of your own physical capabilities. Your health, appearance and strength will benefit from a great workout session. Continue to strive for the next level and you won't be disappointed. - 29951
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