No doubt if you've been doing research on gaining muscle then
you've been subjected to literally hundreds of different bodybuilding
routines, theories and principals.
Each probably claiming to be the best thing since slice bread, right? Let's take a look at two of the most popular bodybuilding routines and principles! The 2 main categories that they can be split into are HIT (High Intensity Training) and Volume Training.
HIT - Based on the premise that only one to two sets of the highest intensity is required to stimulate each body part! This was a more recent development than volume training, which is the scientifically accepted way to build muscle - HIT was made famous by a bodybuilder in the 70's called Mike Mentzer. Mike found that training each body part with minimum sets and taking maximum rest (sometimes up to 9 days!) was a better way for him to train and achieve results.
In the real world, how does it fare? I'd always at least advocate HIT for beginners - You can grow without using much volume at all. All the while getting your body used to the big compound exercises.
The con of HIT if you're a beginner? You may not quite understand what "intensity" feels like yet and it may not be advisable to lift weight at maximum intensity initially. I've had good results with HIT even as an intermediate and advanced trainee. Especially for strength.
Volume Training - This was the kind of training advocated by Arnold Schwarzenegger and many, many others.
If you ever take a course or complete a degree in fitness, this will be the method taught to build muscle - Many sets and many exercises per body part. In new trainee's, my personal feeling is that such volume isn't needed and may lead to over training depending on your ability to recover.
While there is no doubt that volume training works, I believe it is professional bodybuilders that really make it popular (Have you SEEN those workouts in Flex?? Crazy volume!) It must be remembered that these professionals are on many... let's just call them "supplements" to allow for them to train harder and longer. Volume training is great for the intermediate and advanced trainee.
Each probably claiming to be the best thing since slice bread, right? Let's take a look at two of the most popular bodybuilding routines and principles! The 2 main categories that they can be split into are HIT (High Intensity Training) and Volume Training.
HIT - Based on the premise that only one to two sets of the highest intensity is required to stimulate each body part! This was a more recent development than volume training, which is the scientifically accepted way to build muscle - HIT was made famous by a bodybuilder in the 70's called Mike Mentzer. Mike found that training each body part with minimum sets and taking maximum rest (sometimes up to 9 days!) was a better way for him to train and achieve results.
In the real world, how does it fare? I'd always at least advocate HIT for beginners - You can grow without using much volume at all. All the while getting your body used to the big compound exercises.
The con of HIT if you're a beginner? You may not quite understand what "intensity" feels like yet and it may not be advisable to lift weight at maximum intensity initially. I've had good results with HIT even as an intermediate and advanced trainee. Especially for strength.
Volume Training - This was the kind of training advocated by Arnold Schwarzenegger and many, many others.
If you ever take a course or complete a degree in fitness, this will be the method taught to build muscle - Many sets and many exercises per body part. In new trainee's, my personal feeling is that such volume isn't needed and may lead to over training depending on your ability to recover.
While there is no doubt that volume training works, I believe it is professional bodybuilders that really make it popular (Have you SEEN those workouts in Flex?? Crazy volume!) It must be remembered that these professionals are on many... let's just call them "supplements" to allow for them to train harder and longer. Volume training is great for the intermediate and advanced trainee.
Ok! Now that you understand these 2 principles, want to know the BEST bodybuilding routine if you're starting out?
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You can also sign up to my free 5 day e-course to learn the 5 crucial principles to building muscle or burning fat!
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You can find my honest reviews of the best bodybuilding e-books online at my blog to build muscle fast
You can also sign up to my free 5 day e-course to learn the 5 crucial principles to building muscle or burning fat!
If you're fed up of being skinny or overweight, check out my blog to help you build muscle or lose weight fast
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