Bodybuilding: The Complete Workout
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The human body can be divided into five areas for the purpose of muscular development. These are the arms and shoulders, the chest, the back, the legs and the abs. An intense workout schedule will target each of the first four individually at different times. Abs should be included in every workout.
The arms and shoulders are possibly the most popular muscles to develop. They are at least the most popular for the teenage male to worry over the development of. The arms consist of three main muscles – the biceps, the triceps and the forearms.
The biceps are best worked by the traditional dumbbell curl. Variations include the barbell curl and the hammer curl, which is a dumbbell curl with the palms facing inwards. There are several exercises for the triceps, including tricep extensions.
Bodybuilding Warm Up Techniques
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Before you begin your full set of exercises, it is important to warm up. A few warm up exercises will take only minutes, yet will help prevent injury and make your workout more efficient. Warming up prepares your joints and muscles for the heavier work ahead.
Your warm up may consist of 3-4 parts: cardio to increase body temperature, stretching to prevent injury, calisthenics, and exercises.
Start by doing some cardio to raise your body temperature. For 5-10 minutes, run on a treadmill. Or for those who are bodybuilding at home, take a run around the block.
Muscle Growth: Preventing Stretch Marks
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If you are a woman and have been pregnant, then stretch marks are just one of your worries. If you are into bodybuilding, you may also notice stretch marks on some parts of your body such as arms and thighs.
What exactly causes stretch marks? Stretch marks are formed when the skin is stretched rapidly with muscle growth or pregnancy. They are not only common on your stomach, but can also appear on buttocks, arms, hips, thighs, and breasts. However, given the right treatment and care, you can prevent them from starting.
