Thursday, April 24, 2008

Weight Training Tips And Secrets 101

Breathe out as you lift the weight, and breathe in as you lower the weight.

Progression Obsession

Approach your workouts with the right attitude. Set achievable goals for yourself, and decide how much muscle mass you wish to gain in the next few months, then six months, and then one year. Your goal should be to simply out do yourself from week-to-week. So whether it's an extra rep, set, or an extra 2.5 pounds, these are measurable signs of improvement.

Finally, make your new life in weight training as easy as you can, and I'm certain that you will have a rewarding and fruitful adventure.

To your success

Andrew Ballard is a fitness enthusiast of over 15 years, and avid writer. So for instance, if you wish to gain 50 pounds by the end of the first year, create a training strategy that allows to gain a minimum of one pound per week.

Commitment To Your Training Program

This is one of the main reasons why you will fail. If you would ! like more information on the subject visit http://www.NoNonsenseMuscleBuilder.com
You can also download a free video training session. Why is it so hard in todays society, especially with all the information we have at our fingertips. This just creates an attitude that's destined to fail.

Education Education Education

Ask yourself this simple question, how much do you really know about building muscle? Find out everything you need to know, educate yourself about proper weight training, diet and recovery periods before you start. Don't think that your bench press needs to go up by 20 pounds at the end of the first week, keep it realistic. Did you enjoy the article? Don't leave it to trial and error. Think of it this way, if you had the chance to teach someone else how to do it, could you really help them, and put them on the right path? Dedication is the only key to su! ccess...full stop! Oh yes, before I forget...don't forget to ! breath t oo.

If weight training was that easy, then you think you would possibly see a lot more muscular and lean physiques on the streets. Take my advice now, don't follow them...period!

The problem newcomers face is trying to lift too heavy a weight too soon. But imagine your bench press went up consistently, for example 2.5 pounds every week for the next year? Now that would some serious gains! Could the problem be within the information, or could it be that when people are starting out, they rush in blindly without any background knowledge.

Well listed below are some tips on things to consider when taking up a weight training program.

Time To Set Your Goals - Realistically

It's common sense really, when initially starting out, do not expect to be on the cover of a fitness or body building magazine by the summer. You have to be truly commited to your program. Well if the answer is no, then you don't know enough about how your body works from a tr! aining, nutrition and recovery view point. Andrew also keeps an up to date blog on fitness and muscle building at http://ultimatemusclebuildandfitness.wordpress.com If you are serious about gaining muscle, this is not one of those hobbies that you do whenever you feel like. Don't be one of those people that try it out for three weeks and than say, oh but it's not working...and then perhaps move on to another program. If that's your approach to it to, then you're just going to be wasting your time, effort and money. Holding your breath while lifting weights can lead to a dangerous rise in blood pressure. You have to start with an appropriate weight that you can lift comfortably while maintaining the proper form, because the better your form, the better the results will be. All they are doing is working every muscle except the one the exercise was intended for, as well as jeo! pardizing the health of their tendons, ligaments and joints. ! The gues sing game is another path down the road to failure.

Improve Your Technique

How many times have you seen someone swinging a heavy barbell with a momentum of a fairground ride?

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