supplements

If you're thinking about trying any bodybuilding or sports supplements, think about what you're doing first. There are tons of supplements "guaranteed" to help you gain muscle, or increase endurance. Some even post a picture of some bodybuilder on the cover, just to get you interested in the product. However, when you look at the price tag for a medium sized bottle of (ill make up an example) Super Buff 8000, it's expensive! They want you to pay 40-60 bucks for 1 bottle of something you don't even know will work. Now this isn't to say ALL supplements are bad or empty promises. Keep in mind that bodybuilding supplements are a market..and what does a market want? ..that's right money. So really research a product before buying it.


Always ask your doctor before taking any supplements. You may be thinking of taking something that could be potentially harmful for your body is you have certain medical conditions. They may even be able to tell you the effects of the chemical...i mean...call me crazy, but i think doctors know a bit more about chemicals and your body than we do.

chest workouts (recommended routine)

1) stretch warm up
2) Bench press (8 reps)


3) Dumbbell chest flys (10 reps)
4)Pushups (20 reps)
5) Inclined Bench Press (8 reps)

then repeat this cycle three times.

proper form

Many people in the gym often lack proper lifting form, which can lead to slower results or even injury. A proper form for any lifting whether it be power lifting or muscular isolation (bodybuilding), is important for not only getting better results, but keeping your body safe. Its been said thousands of times; If you cheat on your form, you only cheat yourself. This is always true. Don't worry about those meat heads trying to lift the world like atlas. Focus not on how much your lifting, but rather how well your lifting, and if your doing it correctly. Once you've learned how to lift properly with proper form, you can focus more on how much your lifting.

pre and post workout stretching

It's always a prudent idea to stretch before and after pumping the iron. Why? Stretching the muscle tissue helps prevent injuries that can be sustained from stress (lifting). Think of it this way. A rubber band that's been laying around in the open too long becomes stiff, dry, and what happens when you try and stretch it? It breaks!! Your muscles work in a similar way. Stretching the muscles before lifting decreases the stiffness you sometimes feel when lifting a weight. You should also stretch after you workout, because you've put strain and tension on them from lifting. So next time you decided to go lift some heavy weights, take a few minutes to stretch and warm up before trying to beat that bench max, and take a few minutes after your workout to stretch as well.