The Advanced Bodybuilder’s Perfect Home Gym

November 9, 2009 by admin  
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Every bodybuilder would make the most possible progress by training in a fully equipped professional gym with a wide variety of weights, benches, machines, cables, and cardio equipment. However, due to things like schedule, work and family demands, and the fact that many of us just don’t live near a gym, that can’t always happen. Can a bodybuilder develop to advanced level using only a home gym? The answer is yes, provided the gym is stocked intelligently.

There are a few basics for every home gym, and the cost of these will likely reach one to two thousand dollars for everything. But when one considers the advantages – complete privacy, convenience, and never having to pay a membership fee again – it can be a very good investment.

Power cage

At a cost of under $200, this machine is useful for squatting safely. Get one.

Chin bar/Dip machine

Available from Sports Authority for $120 or so, this station allows the bodybuilder to complete chest dips, chin-ups, and wide-grip pullups.

Adjustable bench with leg attachment

This is essential, at a cost of under $200 Flat and incline bench press, lying leg curls and leg extensions, as well as all free weight barbell and dumbbell movements

Olympia weight set

A 300 pound weight set (found many places for around $100) should suffice most lifters. Purchase additional 45 pound plates as needed.

Dumbbells

Adjustable dumbbells are available at high costs. Plain hex dumbbells run about .25 per pound. Pick up more as you grow into them!

Rubber floor mat tiles

Purchased at any Wal-Mart for around $20, these will protect the floor from damage incurred with movements like the deadlift, as well as anytime a weight is dropped.

CD Player

One of the boons of working out at home is that you don’t have to settle for soft rock piped out of the gym house stereo system, and you don’t have to worry about tangled wires or dead batteries with an mp3 player. You can listen to whatever you want at whatever volume you choose.

Remember, this is a huge investment, so don’t tackle it until you know you can commit to it. Buy quality, as this equipment can last you a lifetime. Add mirrors, progress charts, and other items to personalize the place. Calf machines, triceps pushdown machines, and others should be added every few months as budget allows for it. Enjoy it – you are now the king of the gym!

Dane Fletcher is the world’s most prolific bodybuilding and fitness expert and is currently the executive editor for BodybuildingToday.com. If you are looking for more bodybuilding tips or information on weight training, or supplementation, please visit www.BodybuildingToday.com, the bodybuilding and fitness authority site with hundreds of articles available FREE to help you meet your goals.

The Advanced Bodybuilder’s Perfect Home Gym

October 20, 2009 by admin  
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Every bodybuilder would make the most possible progress by training in a fully equipped professional gym with a wide variety of weights, benches, machines, cables, and cardio equipment. However, due to things like schedule, work and family demands, and the fact that many of us just don’t live near a gym, that can’t always happen. Can a bodybuilder develop to advanced level using only a home gym? The answer is yes, provided the gym is stocked intelligently.

There are a few basics for every home gym, and the cost of these will likely reach one to two thousand dollars for everything. But when one considers the advantages – complete privacy, convenience, and never having to pay a membership fee again – it can be a very good investment.

Power cage

At a cost of under $200, this machine is useful for squatting safely. Get one.

Chin bar/Dip machine

Available from Sports Authority for $120 or so, this station allows the bodybuilder to complete chest dips, chin-ups, and wide-grip pullups.

Adjustable bench with leg attachment

This is essential, at a cost of under $200 Flat and incline bench press, lying leg curls and leg extensions, as well as all free weight barbell and dumbbell movements

Olympia weight set

A 300 pound weight set (found many places for around $100) should suffice most lifters. Purchase additional 45 pound plates as needed.

Dumbbells

Adjustable dumbbells are available at high costs. Plain hex dumbbells run about .25 per pound. Pick up more as you grow into them!

Rubber floor mat tiles

Purchased at any Wal-Mart for around $20, these will protect the floor from damage incurred with movements like the deadlift, as well as anytime a weight is dropped.

CD Player

One of the boons of working out at home is that you don’t have to settle for soft rock piped out of the gym house stereo system, and you don’t have to worry about tangled wires or dead batteries with an mp3 player. You can listen to whatever you want at whatever volume you choose.

Remember, this is a huge investment, so don’t tackle it until you know you can commit to it. Buy quality, as this equipment can last you a lifetime. Add mirrors, progress charts, and other items to personalize the place. Calf machines, triceps pushdown machines, and others should be added every few months as budget allows for it. Enjoy it – you are now the king of the gym!

Dane Fletcher is the world’s most prolific bodybuilding and fitness expert and is currently the executive editor for BodybuildingToday.com. If you are looking for more bodybuilding tips or information on weight training, or supplementation, please visit www.BodybuildingToday.com, the bodybuilding and fitness authority site with hundreds of articles available FREE to help you meet your goals.

Enjoy Body Building With Perfect Weight Lifting Routines

October 20, 2009 by admin  
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In today’s world, fitness and appearance determines the position and importance of a person. One must have to go for a guide on weight lifting routines. You don’t need any experience in following the guidelines added to that guide.

I have seen many body builders who are searching for the perfect weight lifting routines even after building their bodies. Every person on the earth already realizes that in order to stay fit with an ideal shape weight lifting is the key behind it. It doesn’t matter that you are skinny or bulky; if you really want to build your body then following a perfect weight lifting program is best for you.

Why weight lifting is important for you?

- Bringing awareness among the people to add weight lifting in their routine to get muscular body with full of strength.

- Studies have shown that all adults must have to perform work outs atleast twice a week.

- A guide with all the weight lifting routines contains all the steps which are very beneficial for your health and confidence.

- For skinny guys, weight lifting can build mass on their bodies. In fitness guide they will find the required amount of diet. As an expert I recommend all the ingredients rich with proteins, carbohydrates and fats for skinny guys.

- For bulky guys, only required amount of diet is enough. No need to take high caloric diets.

For building your body, you need to learn the basics so as to get a muscular body. This thing can be given to you by an effective body building guide.

- When ever you start lifting weights then you have to know all the weight lifting techniques.

- When first getting started with weight lifting programs, it is important to learn proper technique before moving on to more difficult exercises or heavier weights.

- Structuring weight lifting routines fast will be beneficial for you.

- Never forget to take the best diet available.

- Never misses your meals, 3-4 heavy meals a day are sufficient for helping you in getting energy.

- Never go for steroids, they have only short term benefit but in long run you will face a lot of internal problems.

- You can use supplements but don’t add them to your weight lifting routines.

- Create new routines by adding one set for every month you have been weight training.

Above discussion provides you all the necessary points which are helpful in building an ideal structure. Have a nice time.

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