Summer is right around the corner so more than likely you are starting to think about your shirtless appearance. Or maybe you want to start weight lifting for the first time or get back into it. Whatever the reason, go join a gym. Then follow this Nautilus Machine Workout to start building muscle! Read this article about stretching before trying any workout.
We all know that lifting weights leads to bigger muscles, harder muscles, and more definition. But just how does weight lifting increase muscle growth? What is the physiology of weight lifting?
Basically weight lifting is a method of strength training. Lifting weights uses the force of gravity to oppose muscle contraction. Overcoming that opposition increases strength and builds muscle. The concept was simply
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Here’s a good upper body workout you can play around with. If you are in a rush, you can do one circuit which should on;y take 20 minutes. Like everything in life, it’s not quantity of how you spend your time but the quality. If you are even shorter on time, cut the reps in half on this upper body workout which means you could complete in around 10 minutes. Not ideal but it hits just about all of your upper body parts so 10 is better than none.
Feeling tough? Think your in great shape? This difficult strength workout will help you decide just how strong you really are. You’ve probably never tried some of these exercises which makes it even more fun. Be sure to track your results, then this difficult strength workout again in 3-4 weeks to see if you are progressing in strength. If not, your either doing the wrong workouts or not working hard enough at they gym. We have many more workouts you can take advantage of. Check this short video out here.
For each exercise, perform three sets of 10 repetitions, resting 60 seconds between sets. Use a challenging weight that allows you to complete all reps. If you can’t complete all reps you are using too much weight, decrease. However, make sure using a weight that is challenging to complete the final rep. No slacking with light weights. It’s OK to play around with your reps and tempo. Go a little heavier in weight and drop your reps down to six, especially if you are pressed for time. Lower reps, use a slower tempo like 4-1-1. Otherwise, use a tempo of 3-1-1 or 2-1-2, whatever works for you.
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If you’ve been following my blog you know I am a big proponent of switching up your routines. Using drop sets for serious muscle growth is a great way to switch things up. These things are crucial to do for your body to constantly be challenged. Over the years I’ve experimented with what seems like literally hundreds of high intensity training methods. Everything from supersets, giant sets, continuous tension, negatives, partials, contraction, 8 sets of 8, 6 sets of countdowns from 12 to 2, 5 sets of 5, and 21’s come right off the top of my head. I do all this not just because it’s fun to mix my workout up but more importantly so I don’t plateau. Drop sets for serious muscle growth are not easy but they work and anyone can do them. Beginner or experienced body builder, these work for all types and will be intense for anyone no matter the level.
If you want to increase your bench press and gain muscle mass, the reality is you have to get stronger.
The more you lift, the more muscle fiber you create, and the more muscle mass you develop. You can’t just lift the same weight over and over. You need to push yourself hard in the gym to progressively lift heavier loads in order to keep building muscle mass. This is the attitude you should have no matter what body part you are working that particular day but make no mistake, the best way to keep progressing and keep building muscle mass is to increase your bench press weight.
Here’s why:
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