If you've been pounding the iron every day, doing set after
set and repetition after repetition and are showing
absolutely zero results, you are probably making some
costly mistakes just like many other bodybuilders.
This article is to identify and tackle each bodybuilding
error to ensure you are building muscle. When you eliminate
the obstacles, you start making progress.
If you are ready to start making muscle gains, then read
on...
Bodybuilding Error #1: No Starting Point Many bodybuilders
fail to show any progress when embarking on a new
weight-training program because they have absolutely no
idea of where to start. Before beginning a training program
you need to first assess your physique. What are your
strengths and what are your weaknesses? Which body parts
need to be brought up to speed or balanced out?
Bodybuilding Error #2: Tackle Plateaus Immediately Often
time's, bodybuilders have a small growth spurt and then it
stalls dead in its tracks. When this occurs they have no
idea how to continue to produce gains. Hitting a plateau is
not a detriment; it's a red flag to tell you to change
something in your program. This could mean more calories,
more rest, or a simple change in training. Heed the warning
and make changes when necessary.
Bodybuilding Error #3: Failure to Track Most bodybuilders
don't know how to track their progress, or they neglect to
track their progress. Often times, bodybuilders fail to
have a structured system to follow to evaluate and gauge
their progress. Without a roadmap, you are headed down a
dead end road.
Bodybuilding Error #4: Neglecting the Weakest Link It's
common among bodybuilders to train their strongest body
part more because it feeds their ego. Those who don't train
or those who fail to put 100% into their weak body parts
are doing themselves a great injustice, which can create
imbalances.
Bodybuilding Error #5: Supplement Reliance Many
bodybuilders get a condition called supplement-overload.
This is simply taking too many supplements in hopes to
build a superhuman body overnight. There are a few key
supplements that help to build muscle. Knowing what
supplement to take and when to take it can make all the
difference in muscle gains. Overloading on the latest
supplement trend will only deflate your wallet.
Bodybuilding Error #6: No Intensity I see a lot of
bodybuilders lacking intensity. Anaerobic intensity is not
high-volume training. Training intensity is the poundage
and force used. When you fail to challenge your muscles,
your body will fail to grow.
Bodybuilding Error #7: Information Overload It's common for
bodybuilders to be in a whirlwind of excess information.
Information overload is having too much information and not
having the slightest idea of how to implement any of it.
Building muscle is not complicated. Go back to the basics,
train, eat, rest = growth.
Bodybuilding Error #8: Poor Form Bad form is another major
mistake made among bodybuilders. Many bodybuilders are ego
lifters. The weight they try to push is so much that proper
form is missing, which can cause injury.
Bodybuilding Error #9: Fear of Carbs Shunning the carbs is
a major muscle-building error. Carbs are stored in the
muscles as muscle glycogen. This is the fuel for weight
training. Without the proper muscle fuel you will be in a
muscle wastage state. You can eat protein until it comes
out of your ears, but if you don't have glycogen stores,
you won't increase your strength or muscle gains.
Conclusion This is just skimming the surface of
bodybuilding errors. However, if you can avoid the above
you can maximize muscle gains and strength levels far
beyond you ever imagined.
To be a success you have to keep yourself and your ego in
check. Keep in mind your goal is progression, not
perfection. If it means taking a few days off of training,
so be it. Sometimes, taking a step back can put you two
steps ahead.
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Karen Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988.
She is a nationally qualified bodybuilder and holds two
personal training certifications. She has written 6 ebooks
on fitness and has helped hundreds of clients transform
their bodies.
http://www.Iron-Dolls.com
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