Weight lifting articles

Welcome to building muscle's 101 weight lifting article page. On this page you will find articles designed to help you build muscle and power. You will find useful articles on nutrition, supplements, weight loss, routines and other interesting information.

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Building Muscle

NEW! Simple Tip To Get Energized For Your Workouts

Do you find yourself dead tired after a hard days work and not being able to train? I use this little trick every time I go to the gym and it works! This weight training tip gives you energy and adds more to your workouts.

A Full Body Routine Or Split?
Which is better for building muscle, a full body workout or a split routine? Find out here.

How Often Should I Work Out?
If there is one question that most beginners and intermediate weight trainers ask. it's how often should one train for optimal results. Find out how you can find out what your optimal workout times are in this article.

Weight Training Periodization
Learn how to incorporate weight training periodization into your training and you will unlock all of your muscle building potential!

Home Dumbbell Workout Routine
Here's a quick and easy home dumbbell workout routine that you can perform in the comfort of your own home.

How To Stay Injury Free In The Gym
An injury is the absolute last thing you could ever hope for, as it will stop you dead in your muscle-building tracks. Let’s find out how you can avoid injuries.

Free weight lifting charts and logs
Looking for training logs, nutrition logs and/or body evaluation logs? Get them free here.

Alcohol and weight lifting
Booze and the weights...Can you drink and lift weights? Is there any harm in it? Find out here.

Benefits of circuit training
What is a circuit training program? Can it help you improve your strength and fitness? Find out in this article.

How to lose body fat and build muscle

Building muscle:
Are you interested in building muscle but don't know where to begin? Read this article to find out how you can start planning your perfect training program.

Benefits of weight training
What can weight training really do for you? Is is all that it's cracked up to be? Find out here.

Pregnancy and lifting weights
Can you still lift weights while you are pregnant? Find out what you should be aware of in this article.

Free Online Building Muscle Help Guide
Get your free 90 page program filled with muscle building menus and recipes. You get a 15 week weight training program with full exercise descriptions and illustrations.

Stretching for weight lifting
Are you skimping when it comes to stretching in your weight lifting routine? Find out just how important stretching is here for your weight lifting routine.

How to gain weight fast!
For those hard gainers out there who are tired of being skinny, this program is for you!.

How to gain weight!
If you are one of those people who go to the gym dutifully, bang out the same routine, day after day, year after year and make very little weight gain, then this is for you...How to gain weight fast!

Secrets to building big arms
Everyone wants big arms but very few get them...Find out here how you can dramatically increase your arms size in the next couple of months.

Bench press tip
Are you looking to seriously improve your bench press? I mean, to really add some serious poundages to your bench? Read this article for some very valuable bench press tips.

5 Star Arm Workouts:
Find out how you can blast your arms to the next level with these monstrous arm workouts!

How to gain weight the healty way
How you can gain healthy weight.

Weight lifting for woman:
Complete training routines and programs for female weight trainers.

Split routines:
Split training is designed to give your body the time it needs to grow and add more intensity to your workouts. If your past the beginning stages of weight training, split training may be what you need.

How to get big muscle fast!
Find out how you can build big muscle in 6 weeks!

Free workout tips:
Here are some workout tips to remember while your preparing your workout routine.

A great exercise for neck muscle: Are you looking to strengthen up your neck muscles? Try this great exercise for the neck muscle.

Weightless Workout - Strength Training Without Equipment
Resistance training, also known as strength training, does not require a gym membership. It does not even require an expensive home gym...

Illustrated weight training exercises:
Illustrated weight training exercises.

Full body workout routine:
A great routine for those of you who are complete beginners to working out.

How To Create Energy From Nothing
Are you tired before you work out? Read this article to find out how you can increase your workout energy.

How to get rid of stretch marks
Are you an active body builder or weight trainer with alot of stretch marks? Stretch marks that you want to get rid of? Find out how you can do it here.

Muscle and Rest
How much rest do you need to build optimal muscle mass? Find out here.

How important is an exercise training diary? Find out here
An effective exercise training diary can make the difference between success and failure...find out here what you need to know.

You ain't squat 'till you squat!
Simply put, squats are the most difficult, intimidating and painful exercise you could possibly have in your arsenal...If you have a pair of toothpicks for legs than you must read this article!

The Reality Of Strength Training
When strength training became a popular way of athletic preparation back in the 50's and 60's, everyone was rushing to find the "best" way to...

Are You In A Subconscious Comfort Zone?
When it all comes down it, how much effort do you truly put into your muscle building program? Can you honestly say that you are working as hard as you possibly can? Find out more here.

How to improve your bench press
Blast your bench press with these tips and techniques. If your looking to add the pounds to your bench, than you have to read this article!

What's the difference between "bodybuilding" and lifting weights?
Knowing the difference between body building and lifting weights can mean success or failure.

Partial training for massive results
You have been struggling in the gym day after day, week after week and you still look the same now as you did last year...

How Many Reps and Sets To Build Muscle
Just how many reps and sets do you need to build muscle? Find out here.

Cap Those Delts
Deltoid exercises to help you pack on the shoulder mass

Power Post Workout Drink
Try this power packed protein drink after your workouts for an extra kick!

Weight lifting for beginners
Weight lifting for beginners can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn and there are so many resources available to get help from. Where do you begin? Find out here.

Proper weight lifting pictures

Warming up is essential!
Find out what you need to know about warming up properly and how it can improve your performace.

Weight lifting and bone health

Should you weight train when you are sick?
So you feel a little under the weather...Should you try and go to the gym and weight train?

Biceps Tip!
Try this simple little trick to the seated biceps curl and double your results!

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Cardiovascular Health

NEW! When is the best time to do cardio?

Aerobics versus weight lifting
Which one is better? Aerobics or weight lifting? Find out what you need to know about each - Aerobics and weight lifting.

Good Cardio Workouts
Adding good cardio workouts into your life is an excellent way to get your weight under control and get healthier. Adding heart healthy regular exercise offers you...

Free Treadmill Workout
The best fat burning workout for you may include a treadmill. Treadmills are readily available and will fit into almost any family's budget...

Cardio Boxing Exercise
Find out here what cardio boxing can do for your fitness!

How To Improve Your Cardio Fitness
Are you interested in improving your cardio workouts? Find out here how you can do it.

Is Cardio A Waste Of Time?
No, actually it's not but for some people it may very well be a total waste of time. Find out more by reading this very interesting article.

Walk For Fitness Without Injuries
Find out here how to get the most out of walking for fitness.

Heart problems and CoQ10:
What is the relationship between Heart problems and CoQ10?

Best Cardio Exercises
What are the best cardio exercises to do? Find out here what one author thinks.

Boring cardio...
Find out how you can beat the cardio blues.

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Supplement Info

Arginine Alpha Ketoglurarate
You've been hearing a lot about AKG but what does it do? Is this supplement worth taking? Find out here.

Herbal weight lifting supplements
Can herbal weight lifting supplements help you gain strength and build muscle? Find out here.

Medium chain triglycerides
Is this supplement all that it's cracked up to be? Can it help you burn fat and build muscle? Find out here.

Body building sports supplements
Which body building sports supplements are right for you?

Antioxidants and building muscle
Can antioxidants help you build more muscle? Find out here.

The Doctor Answers Your Questions About Fish Oil Supplements
Find out here what fish oil supplements can do for your health needs.

Creatine information
Don't know what creatine is or what it does? Don't know how and when to take creatine for optimal results? Worried about possible creatine side effects? Find out here.

Creatine and Teenagers
How does creatine affect the younger population such as teenagers? Are there any adverse side effects with teens taking creatine? Is is safe? Find out in this article.

The benefit of coenzyme Q10
Find out what this little muscle energizer can do for you here.

Creatine: Not just a sports nutrition supplement
Is creatine strictly a supplement that body builders and strength athletes use? You'd be surprised what creatine can do for everyone else who's not a body builder.

The health benefit of flax seed oil
I'm sure most of you have heard of flax seed oil. How many of you know what it does? Find out what this supplement can do for you here.

Is this the best bodybuilding supplement today?
Find out here what one author thinks is the best bodybuilding supplement on the market today.

What's in your creatine?
Find out the truth about creatine...The good, the bad and the ugly.

Is this the end of andro?
It was only a few years ago that androstenedione exploded onto the bodybuilding scene touted as the greatest thing since the invention of the squat rack for building muscles. For a while, androstenedione was bodybuilding's little secret as the outside world was oblivious to the fact that people all over the country were popping this testosterone precursor like candy in hopes it would increase their muscle mass.

Best Creatine Supplements
Don't know which creatine supplements to use? I've been using creatine for about 7 years now and I've tried some good and bad products. Take a look at some of the very best creatine products that I've used over the years.

Best Building Muscle Supplement
Find out here what I think are the best building muscle supplements on the market today and one you cannot train without!

Vitamin Information

Sports Nutrition Supplements
Weight trainers are always looking for the latest breakthroughs in sport supplements. However, where do you look? Well, you'll find some interesting, cutting edge supplements here. Take a look.

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Fat Loss/Weight Loss

NEW! Losing Weight While Weight Training
Are you choosing the right weight training exercises for weight loss and burning fat? I'll let you in on a secret...If you can do these weight training exercises, you'll almost double your fat burning results!

NEW! The Hidden Truth About Diets
Let's clear the air from the weight loss industries cloud of lies. Weight loss is no mystery. Find out in this article the hidden truth about diets.

Foods that burn fat
Are you looking for foods that can help you burn off extra fat? Take a look at some these fat burning foods.

Weight lifting and weight loss
I've been saying it for a long time...If you want to build a sleek, muscular body while losing body fat, you need to lift weights.

Top Elliptical Trainer Myths Exposed
There are many myths that exist regarding elliptical trainers and their effectiveness. It is important to sort fact from fiction when buying an exercise machine. Learn why ellipticals are among the most popular exercise machines available today.

Does aerobics make you lose muscle?
Are you concerned that aerobics will make you lose your hard earned muscle? Find out here.

How to lose flab around waist
Are you having a hard time losing that extra flab around your waist? Find out here how you can get rid of it.

The Whey To Weight Loss!
Can whey protein help you lose weight? You'd better read this article for some surprising results!

How to get 6 pack abs
Looking to get those sexy and sleek 6 pack abs? Want to know how to get 6 pack abs? Find out here.

How to get rid of love handles
Have you put on a few extra pounds over this past season? Want to look good for the summer? Try this program on how to get rid of those love handles.

Stomach Exercises

How to lose 20 pounds in 5 minutes
Are you interested in losing fat...Fast? Than you might want to read this article.

4 Sure-Fire Tips For Effective Weight Loss
Weight loss doesn't have to be complicated. Read this article to find out why.

5 top ways you can lose weight fast
5 simple ways you can start to lose weight fast.

Burning Fat:
Sick and tired of the fat on your body? Discover how you can permanently burn off fat and keep it off with these simple yet effective fat burning strategies.

Calorie Counters:
Not sure how many calories you should be consuming? Find out how you can determine your optimal calorie intake in this article.

Fat Loss For Beginners:
EVERYONE who wants to get leaner should read this article. 8 Tips for losing body fat.

Health benefit of apple cider vinegar
Can apple cider vinegar really help you lose weight? Or is it just a waste of time and money? Find out here.

Daily fat intake recommended
Don't know how much fat to consume on a daily basis? Try finding out here.

Weight training for weight loss...
Just what is HIIT and what can it do for your strength and weight loss?

NEW! How to get a flat stomach
Want to know how you can get ready for the beach with a nice, flat stomach? You can find out here.

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Nutrition

NEW! Free weight training meal plans
Looking for some great weight training meal plans to go along with your weight lifting routine? Try taking a look here.

Whey protein? What's so great about it?
What is so great about whey protein? Why is it so popular? Find out here.

How To Make A Protein Smoothie
Are you looking for a healthy, nutritious protein smoothie? Find out how to make them here. Also find great tasting smootie recipes.

Information On Potassium
Potassium is an important electrolyte that can really help boost your performance. See what this mineral can do for you.

Calorie density for muscular immensity!
Find out the real secret to gaining weight

Olive oil health benefits
We've been hearing alot lately about the benefits of olive oil in relation to fitness and weight training. What are they? Find out here.

The role of nutrition in martial arts, police, military personnel:
Are you in the military? How about the police force? Or maybe martial arts? If you are, than you may want to read this very important article on improving your performance.

Home made protein shakes
Find out how you can make home made protein shakes here.

Protein myths that just won't die!
Are you confused at the amount of information on protein? How much do you need? Is there a limit? What about the effects on building muscle? What about health risks? Read this article to find out how much protein is enough.

How to beat Nutrient Depletion and have boundless amounts of Energy
Are you tired all the time? You might be in a nutrient deficient state. Find out here.

Foods high in protein:
As active weight trainers, we are bombarded with different views and advertisements as to the kinds of protein we need and how much protein we need to consume. Find out here what types of foods are high in quality protein.

Body building nutrition:
Will Brink's theory of body building nutrition.

Calorie intake recommended
Do you know how much calories you need to lose weight? How about building muscle? Before you start your nutritional program, find out how much calories you need to reach your goals here.

The benefit of whey protein
Over the past 10 years, whey protein has gained alot of popularity. Just what is it about this protein source that makes it so good? What are the advantages and benefits of whey protein? Find out here.

The benefit of fish oil
What is it that makes fish oil such a valuable supplement? Find out what the benefits of fish oil are and what it can do for you and your health here.

The Top 11 Signs That Suggest Omega 3 Fatty Acid Deficiency
Are you lacking in omega 3 fatty acids? Find out here what you need to know.

Coconut oil for health?
Find out here what coconut oil can do for your health.

Potassium and Its Benefits to the Human Body
Potassium is a mineral that serves a variety of purposes within the body. Despite its importance to so many...

NEW! How to make a smoothie
Find out here how to make a fantastic, protein packed smoothie. You will find all kinds of fruit smoothie recipies here.

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Sports Training

Adidas weight lifting shoes
Beleive me, once you try these shoes for lifting weights, you will never go back to your cross trainers!

Weight lifting for golf
Do you really, really want to smack that golf ball 300 yards? If you do, than you must read this article on how weight training can improve your swing and game.

Weight lifting for speed
Want to increase your speed? Read this article.

Strength Training Develops Solid Softball Players
Are you a softball player and want to improve your overall performance? Why not use a strength training program.

Speed Training!
Are you an athlete looking to drastically increase your speed? Are you a coach looking to add more effective speed training programs for your team or athletes? No matter what sport you play, you can increase your speed and strength with specialized training programs.

Weight lifting apparell and clothing
What you need to know in order to workout in comfort and style!

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