Monthly Archives: August 2010

What is a good muscle mass building workout with only a single dumbbell?

I need a weekly workout routine that can be done with either a decent weight dumbbell, or pushups/pullups/chinups. I also want to make sure that it will build some muscle mass and that it will help out the whole body. If you can, post a good workout that can help me with my requirements. Thanks … Continue reading

What is a good workout routine to use in the gym to gain muscle?

So I just joined my local gym, because I would like to gain muscle mostly on the upper body(biceps,triceps,pectorals, abs, etc..) So I need to know what a good workout routine would be for me to use in the gym. I’ve been going there and just working out randomly but I need to know what … Continue reading

Workout routine help? new to this?

Hey im new to bodybuilding and i would like an intense upper body routine. this is waht i have put together so far: i would like to know if any of these exercises would upset any muscles done on other days, thanks day1: bicep curl, tricep , 2: traps, pull ups 3: abs, shoulders 4: … Continue reading

How does exercise tone your body?

I’m just curious to know what goes on inside your body that makes you burn fat when you exercise. Yes, I know exercising builds muscle, but does your body burn fat while exercising because it uses it to make energy or something?? And I’m only a student, so easy words please. yes your body uses … Continue reading

press ups for inner chest muscles AND renegade rows question?

i can do press ups very well – but my pecs are huge on the outside and tiny in the middle (next to my sternum) i’ve tried putting my hands out wide which helps a bit – but are there any press up variations especially for the inside of your chest? also, are renegade rows … Continue reading

Chest training question for people that actually weight lift?

I was looking through "The New Encyclopedia for Modern Bodybuilding by arnold schwarzenegger and Billl Dobbins and on page 318 this is what Arnold recommends for developing maximum power, mass, and strength in the chest. The program is as follows: 1) Begin with Bench Presses. Do 20 reps the first set, then 10 reps. At … Continue reading

What is the main cause of injuries?

I used to do bodybuilding exercises for 3+ years, but I stopped after my shoulder got injured ( I had tear in the rotator cuff muscles) it was a really bad experience. I don’t actually know why I got this injury, I used to warm up every time, and I used to lift my moderate … Continue reading

SERIOUS BODYBUILDING HELP.?

Ok. So here is my story. In 2009 (when I first started going to the gym) I have been striving to LOSE weight and had a very successful outcome. (185 lbs to 150 lbs) Dropped from 20% body fat to 10% slowly within a year. However, in the beginning of 2010 I gained a lot … Continue reading

Is this a good workout for a 16 year old?

I am about 5 foot 6 and weigh around 65 kg. I want to get off to the best possible start in bodybuilding without ruining why heart and lungs, I have asthma, http://uk.youtube.com/vicsnatural this is the workout. are u gna stick to this though??! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.solidbodybuilding.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-bodybuilding-workout%2Fis-this-a-good-workout-for-a-16-year-old’; addthis_title = ‘Is+this+a+good+workout+for+a+16+year+old%3F’; addthis_pub = ”;

I want to get started in competitive bodybuilding…help?

Alright, i have been lifting and living a healthy lifestyle since like Septemeber of 2009. Im 15, 5’5", and weight 142lbs. I have decided that I want to start competing in natural teen bodybuilding competitions. I love lifting and showing off my hard work, so this would be perfect. I have a good diet, great … Continue reading