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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Exercise The Right Way - The Standing Calf Raise

Other articles in this series looked at a number of ... mainly from the ... of ... a ... muscle building program. ... we take things for granted, ... when Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes.It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Arginine

Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that the body cannot make naturally. It is found in nuts, seeds, chocolate and raisins.Arginine is used by the body in the execution of many important physiolog... Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that the body cannot make naturally. It is found in nuts, seeds, chocolate and raisins.Arginine is used by the body in the execution of many important physiological processes including hormone secretion, output of growth hormone, removal of toxins from the body and enhancement of the immune system. It is also a precursor of nitric oxide which vasodiolates vessels in the body....

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Is Your Muscle Building Potential Limited By Your Genes?

It is clear that certain traits are handed down to us by our parents and ... our ablility to grow muscles beyond certain limits is no ... That doesn't mean to say hard work and carefu It is clear that certain traits are handed down to us by our parents and unfortunately our ablility to grow muscles beyond certain limits is no exception. That doesn't mean to say hard work and carefully planned training won't have a positive effect on your physique - it just means that some people will inherit a greater abundance of the favored physical characteristics than...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - ZMA

ZMA is a scientifically designed anabolic mineral formula containing zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium aspartate and vitamin B-6. Studies have shown that it has a clinical effect on testosteron... ZMA is a scientifically designed anabolic mineral formula containing zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium aspartate and vitamin B-6. Studies have shown that it has a clinical effect on testosterone levels when taken in a combination containing 30 mg of zinc and 450 mg of magnesium per day. The most famous study conducted by Lorrie Brilla at Western Washington University indicated that this combination could raise testosterone levels by as much as 30%.Bodybuilders can...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Chest Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders

The chest area is one of the easist muscle groups for ... ... to ... and develop. It consists of a large muscle ... major) to either side of the ... and a smaller The chest area is one of the easist muscle groups for beginning bodybuilders to strengthen and develop. It consists of a large muscle (pectoralis major) to either side of the breastbone and a smaller muscle (pectoralis minor) underneath. The pecs are relatively easy to develop in the early stages simply because they can be trained intensively although care needs to be taken to work them from...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Exercise The Right Way - The Leg Curl

Other articles in this series looked at a number of ... mainly from the ... of ... a ... muscle building program. ... we take things for granted, ... when Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Can Growth Hormone Boosters Enhance Muscle Growth?

Many experts feel that ... with growth hormones offers exciting ... to adult ... ... those aged over thirty. They should not be taken by anyone aged under twenty Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting possibilities to adult bodybuilders, especially those aged over thirty. They should not be taken by anyone aged under twenty. In the past growth hormone was available only in injectable form but recent years have seen the development of HGH precursors and more advanced delivery systems. The most popular means of taking growth hormone boosters today include sub-lingual spray, homeopathic pills and...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Arm Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders

Most people new to ... pay a lot of ... to building big arms, ... to the point of ... Don't forget, the arm muscles are brought into play during most ... aimed at Most people new to bodybuilding pay a lot of attention to building big arms, sometimes to the point of overtraining. Don't forget, the arm muscles are brought into play during most exercises aimed at other body parts so care must be taken not to overdo things.Having said that, the arms are complex body parts in their own right and deserve a properly focused exercise program. In...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Increase Your Training Intensity - Forced Repetitions

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate ... stronger muscular ... so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise ... This should not be conf You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with exercise duration as maximum training intensity will actually shorten the time needed to achieve maximal muscular growth.In an earlier article I outlined the ways in which you can intensify your training. Here we'll focus on...

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Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Increase Your Training Intensity - Training To Failure

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate ... stronger muscular ... so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise ... This should not be conf You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with exercise duration as maximum training intensity will actually shorten the time needed to achieve maximal muscular growth.In an earlier article I outlined the ways in which you can intensify your training. Here we'll focus on...

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