Monday, January 26, 2009

forming muscles

Let’s accept it - most of us who take up weight training go back home and flex our muscles every day to see if our muscles are looking any bigger than yesterday. We often wonder where all the sweat is going and why is all the effort not showing any results.
You could be pumping enough iron, but there are small points which when taken care of, can maximise the result weight training bears.
Whether you’ve been working out religiously for years or have recently jumped on the workout bandwagon, the following tips will help you reap the benefits from your weight-training sessions.
ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING
If you do not maintain the proper form while performing all of your exercises, you simply will not be able to work your muscles to their full potential. So make sure you have the proper stance, with your feet shoulder- width apart, soft knees, back straight; or are seated in the right fashion with your feet flat on the floor, weight evenly distributed, and your back straight; or are lying properly with your back flat against the bench. And make sure to keep the proper form throughout each exercise.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Whether you are doing supersets without rest, tempo training, or plain old heavy lifting, you must maintain control. Perform all exercises at a controlled, steady pace; that means no jerking or using other muscles but the ones you are supposed to be working to move the weight.
SWITCH IT UP
If you perform the same exercises week after week, they will quickly lose their effectiveness, as your muscles will simply adapt to them and they will cease to be a challenge. So make sure to change your program every four to six weeks. Get the help of a trainer if you have to.
BE CONSISTENT
In order to sculpt your body into the lean machine you’re aiming for, you must be consistent. That means weight training three or four days per week without fail. “I’m too tired” and its evil twin “I’m too busy” should never be uttered again. If you are short on time, do a quick 20-minute session, and if you’re tired, push it more and get over it, and get a good sleep that night.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Whether you are doing supersets without rest, tempo training, or plain old heavy lifting, you must maintain control. Perform all exercises at a controlled, steady pace; that means no jerking or using other muscles but the ones you are supposed to be working to move the weight.
SWITCH IT UP
If you perform the same exercises week after week, they will quickly lose their effectiveness, as your muscles will simply adapt to them and they will cease to be a challenge. So make sure to change your program every four to six weeks. Get the help of a trainer if you have to.
BE CONSISTENT
In order to sculpt your body into the lean machine you’re aiming for, you must be consistent. That means weight training three or four days per week without fail. “I’m too tired” and its evil twin “I’m too busy” should never be uttered again. If you are short on time, do a quick 20-minute session, and if you’re tired, push it more and get over it, and get a good sleep that night.

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