Muscle Building

A well-planned exercise routine will not only help you replace fat with muscle
it will help you gain strength and flexibility.

A bodybuilding exercise plan also improves bone strength
and lowers blood pressure. Whether you are a professional bodybuilder or you just enjoy hitting the weights hard at the gym
setting a goal for your bodybuilding exercise plan will help you achieve maximum results. Remember to make your goal challenging but be realistic.

Plan a routine that will help you reach the goals you have set. You may choose to plan on paper or on computer; whichever method you chose in planning your bodybuilding exercise goal
state your goal in a positive
precise way. It is best to choose performance-oriented goals instead of outcome-oriented goals. You can only control your own bodybuilding exercise goals
you have no control over other peoples routines
so don’t make you goal winning a competition. You might make your goal to gain a certain amount of muscles mass
or lose a specific amount of body fat. This type of goal works whether you compete or not.

Planning before you begin helps you get organized and stay focused. Putting it in writing makes it more formal
and more likely that you will stick to the plan. You should include short-term goals that help lead to your main long-term goal. Breaking down your main goal into smaller goals makes it easier to stay on your bodybuilding exercise routine.

Set a deadline for achieving your main goal. Without a deadline it can be easy to put off your bodybuilding exercise routine. Keep track of each workout you complete successfully. Plan on rewarding yourself once your long-term goal is met.

The most important step in planning is to include a proper warm-up period. Warming up reduces the change of injury and improves your performance. Warm up exercises of your bodybuilding exercise could include an aerobic activity such as treadmill walking
stepping
rowing or stationary cycling
or it could be arm circles
knee bends and shoulder circles. A third alternative is to lift light weights with a high number of reps.

The next step of your program will be tailored to the specific goal that you have set or area that you want to improve. If your goal involves your legs plan a bodybuilding exercise that works your legs
such as barbell squats or leg presses. Choose specific exercises that will increase your chest
like the barbell press
if that is your goal.

Perform each exercise carefully to avoid injury. To build mass
do fewer reps but include more sets and heavier weights
Rest at least 1 minute between sets. Another important part of your bodybuilding exercise plan is to eat properly and drink plenty of fluids.