Build a Mass of Muscle by Going Back to the Basics

Build a Mass of Muscle by Going Back to the Basics
These days it seems that right when a new type of
technology comes out, a better version quickly replaces it.
Whether it's cell phones, Ipod's, computers, or energy
drinks. Right when we get version 5.0, 6.0 comes out and is
faster, bigger and better. With technology changing so
rapidly these days it's hard to keep up with the latest and
greatest.

What I love best about workouts for muscle mass and gaining
weight is that no matter what great salesman comes up with
a new and improved workout gym, exercise, or supplement,
there is nothing better to build a mass of muscle then the
same basic exercises men did way back in the 50's.

This is because although our minds have so much potential
to learn and grow, our bodies will ONLY grow based on just
a few basic principles applied over and over. And no matter
where technology takes us in the future, there will never
be any supplement or exercise that can replace good old
fashioned hard work on a few of the most basic compound
exercises.

So if you find yourself bombarded with new information
everyday on weight training and bodybuilding, don't get too
flustered, all you need to know is just the basics. Basic
exercises such as squats, bench presses, pull-ups, shoulder
presses, and bicep curls are the benchmark for maximum
muscle mass. And don't get all fancy with these exercises,
just using good old fashioned barbells and dumbbells will
do the trick, especially if you are a beginner.

Even if you are not a beginner and you have been training
for a while, don't forget about the basic exercises. There
is no better and sure way to boost your strength and muscle
mass then the basic exercises performed a few times a week.

A key point is also to focus on getting stronger each
workout, not on how big of a pump you get or by "feeling
the burn." I can wager that anybody, beginner or advanced
could build a mass of muscle with a just few compound
exercises done a few times a week with the intent on just
progressively increasing your strength will build more
muscle consistently then any new fancy equipment or
"advanced" exercise can achieve.

So if find yourself thinking you are "falling behind" with
all the new trends and exercises out there, one of the best
things you can do is go back to the basics. You'll be
amazed that what worked yesterday still and always will
work today!

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Derek Manuel is the author of the best-selling, "How to
Gain Weight and Build Muscle for Hardgainers". If you want
to learn how you too can gain 20 to 30 pounds of solid
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