Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Skinny man workout

Recently, I had a follower ask about a workout for a skinny guy. Well skinny guys, your workouts should be much like the mass building workout I layed out in an earlier entry.

Some people can workout religiously and still not see results. Metabolism and body make up have a lot to do with this.

All I can recommend is to:

1. eat, eat , EATTTT. The more you eat (of the right thing) the better your chances of gaining some muscle.

2. Don't give up. Just because you have been working out hard doesn't mean you're just going to see results super fast. It takes time and dedication, but as long as you are working out hard and at least three times a week, results will eventually come.

3. Supplements. There are many different supplements that can help you start putting on the pounds. The most important would be CREATINE. Start taking creatine and you will start seeing results faster.

4. Find a workout partner. By finding someone who lifts about the same amount of weight you can form a competition, and a friend. When you lift with someone you have a spotter, and you should use them because it is only then you can do extra sets you couldn't normally do and thus tear your muscles apart more efficiently.

5. Learn from people in the gym. Mimick workouts other people do that you may not be doing and you could be surprised at the pumps you could experience. You're in the gym anyway and by learning new workouts you can better manipulate the weights.-creating new results.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Taking a much needed break

There gets to be a point where you have pushed your body so hard, it needs a break. Working out with intensity and dedication can really take a tole on your body.

Your muscles need time to heal, and when you get to a point where you're not seeing any gains and you body feels like it is worn out...STOP take a full week off and let your body catch up and heal.

Muscles aren't the only thing that you exhuast while working out-tendons and ligaments take on a lot of strain as well and a week off will surely make them feel fresher.

This is NOT a free pass to eat anything you want. Maintaining a strict diet at this point is essential to your longterm, over-all goals.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

ways to show off your body

Now that spring is coming up, and you've been working hard on obtaining that "beach body" that you so desire it's time to think of ways to show it off and help enhance your appearance.

The number one way to help with this is simple. TANNING!! When your body is tanned you can see the curves and muscle tones better. ALL body builders go through a big tanning process while leading up to competition. A tanned body helps show those ripped muscles...and most people find it attractive.

Another way is to wear clothes that are fitted. Fitted shirts and jeans help to let people see those muscles from under your clothes. these clothes don't have to be very tight. What you should look for when shopping are clothes that "lay" on your body. Shirts that provide a slimming effect will help people recognize your muscles more easily that big and baggy clothes. That don't push out or look baggy. By doing this people can see that hard work you've been putting in even with clothes on!

The final way, CONFIDENCE. When you walk into a room with confidence people will notice you more and be more likely to approach you. Confidence lets people know you're not ashamed of your body and take pride in it. Don't be cocky, no one likes that though.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Pre-Workout Drinks

Anyone who lifts regularly or reads any of the numerous muscle magazines knows there are all kinds of pre-workout drinks.

There drinks provide you with massive amounts of energy before your lift. You may go in feeling unmotivated, tired and lazy but by the time you've chugged your drink you will be ready to push some weight.

These drinks also help to open (vasodilate) your veins. What this does is open up your body's blood traveling system. This means more blood with be pushed to your muscles while you are working them and in turn will help them look, and feel bigger. It also means they can recover faster and can bring more nourishment to your muscles.


A lot of these drinks have creatine and essential amino acids which aid in the building of muscle. Creatine helps your muscles retain water and makes them "full".

NO Xplode is a pre-workout mix that I would always recommend. It provides you with fierce energy and you never feel fatigue. It is very expensive though, and must be mixed every time.

Energy drinks you can buy at a store like Red bull and Monster provide ample energy and can be much cheaper, and already mixed! Note: GET THE SUGAR FREE DRINKS!!

You drink NO Xplode before you lift but when I get store bought energy drinks I sip on them throughout my workout and it works great for me. These drinks make pumps better and can help take you to new depths in the gym.