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Strength Training Techniques for Muscle Mass

November 18, 2010 Print This ArticleShare

Author: Michael Greeves


Free-Weights Build Muscle Mass

The single most important aspect of weight training is correct execution of the exercises. Most people who are weight training and have not had professional instruction, aren’t working out correctly. This can cause injury among other things, but will definitely not net you the results you desire. Often times people give up on their strength training routines because they feel the exercises aren’t very effective. Most of the time the reason for this is the use of machines over free-weights along with incorrect execution. Below are tips that will help you find the right strength training techniques for building muscle mass effectively and efficiently.

It’s all in how you do it. There are many different weight training exercises designed to target the major muscle groups. In order to effectively build muscle mass, you must work all these groups. Using compound exercises will be the most effective way to begin bulking up.

The deadlift is one great exercise that carries with it many benefits. It works several different muscle groups and builds muscle very quickly. It utilizes the neck, traps, upper, middle and lower back, glutes, hamstrings, quads, biceps, forearms and abs. So, as you can see, the deadlift is good for targeting all muscle groups.

The squat should be included in every strength training routine and has become a favorite of many bodybuilders alike. It has become known as the “king of all muscle building exercises” and for a very good reason. You must at least break parallel it won’t be considered a full squat. Squats involve a great amount of muscle mass while stimulating the release of anabolic hormones which include testosterone. This will help you build muscle and fast. It will build lower body strength like you’ve never experienced before. No bodybuilding routine should be without it.

Chin-Ups are also great exercises to add to your regular strength training routine. They will build muscles in the upper body and have become known as the upper body squat. They stimulate every muscle from the traps down to the abs. This is because any exercise that enables you to move your body through space as opposed to using a weight or fixed implement has a much high degree of neuromuscular activation and will help you get bigger and stronger as a result. Besides that, it’s just a fun exercise to do all around.

There are many other free-weight exercises you can choose to add to your workout routine. Strength training is essential to building muscle mass and it doesn’t hurt to have a variety of exercises on hand at all time. Changing up your routine a bit from time to time will also keep it from getting boring and make your body work that much harder to net the results you desire.



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