During every compound exercise, there is a group of muscle synergists, that work together to overcome and go through the heavy workload. When a given muscle group is being trained, the synergists too, are being worked on and get exhausted. Naturally, when you start training those muscle groups, they can not contract so intensively, due…
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Triple Sets
Triple sets are a method that combines three exercises for the same muscle group. This method is used for synergistic or antagonistic muscle groups, as the sets are done with little to no rest in between the exercises. During the completion of the three exercises (each having between 8 and 10 repetitions), without a pause…
Combined Approaches
Combined approaches and super-sets are among the first quality methods in bodybuilding. The combined approaches offer a consecutive execution of two exercises for the same muscle group, preferably under different angles. The main idea behind this principle, is the gradual, multi-layered hypertrophy of the musculature. We have a couple of options for this principle: For…
Super-sets
This is one of the most commonly known and used methods in bodybuilding training. The main concept of super-sets is simple- Doing two exercises consecutively, with no rest whatsoever. These two exercises are mainly done for antagonistic pairs, located on your limbs. This principle is one of the most famous creations of Joe Weider, which…
Quality principle
As we mentioned in previous articles, the main goal for trainees who are in their on-season, or the so called ‘shredding period’, is to achieve greater detail and separation of the musculature. The certain training methodologies for this period, however, have been an object of discussion and experiments, among trainees for a long time. As…
Anabolic Steroids Part Four
Custom steroids and the effect of AS on the female organism Now that we’ve went through the definition of Anabolic steroids, the main myths, misconceptions and side effects, which we observe with illegal production, we can discuss custom steroids, and the overall influence of AS on the female organism. Prohormones What are prohormones? Prohormone is…
Anabolic Cooking Review
Eating healthy does not have to feel like a punishment. That’s exactly what Dave Ruel demonstrates in Anabolic Cooking, one of the most delicious nutrition programs out there. This is a great muscle building nutrition plan, bringing over 200 easy-to-make recipes expertly designed to maximize your bodybuilding, fat loss and fitness progress.
Dave has also ensured that these are meals you can easily make on a shoestring budget! Working out alone is not enough – nutrition plays a very big role so get it right with Anabolic Cooking!
Arachidonic Acid
This supplement is proven to be effective, as it benefits anaerobic metabolism and increases peak power generated by the muscles.
This type of intense workload is specific to short burst requiring sports like crossfit
Arm Blaster Workout
No matter what your goals are in the gym, a dream for most trainees is having big, well-shaped arms.Everybody strives for the solid feeling of a peaky, bulgy biceps and a horseshoe triceps musculature.
ARM STRETCHES
Bicep stretches One arm wall stretches This is a stretching exercise used to stretch the biceps and pectoral muscles. Execution Stand up straight. Place your palm on the wall with the fingers pointing down. Slowly lockout your elbow, stretching the bicep. Behind the back bicep stretch This stretch targets the biceps and shoulder musculature. Execution
