October 10, 2011
Most guys want hard abs and large guns. These are the 2 muscles that are most popular. I’m often approached by people wanting to build up their biceps quickly. The first trap to avoid is to know there are a lot of time-wasting, low intensity exercises that trainers recommend to build biceps. We have tested all of the common ones and know which ones deliver the highest intensity of overload. Avoid the others. The number one and two highest-intensity exercises to build biceps are undoubtedly the sitting and standing barbell curl. If you do them inside a power rack so that the range is limited to your strongest and safest range of motion, then you will be able to generate your peak intensity and therefore the maximum growth stimulation to build the biceps. Unlike many exercises, neither the top nor the bottom of the range of motion is where peak muscle loading occurs. In fact both the top and bottom of the range offer nearly zero load and won’t build biceps at all. For most people the peak loading occurs near or just above the point where the elbow is bent at 90 degrees. You can experiment with power rack positions to discover the position where you can lift the most weight. Some machines can also be used effectively to build biceps with static contraction training. A good ‘cheat’ for these machines is to use both arms to hoist the weight into your strongest range, then release one hand while the other arm performs the static hold. This basically doubles the weight of the machine’s weight stack and provides twice the intensity for you to build biceps. Also, it’s sometimes possible to place one or two dumbbells on top of the weight stack, or to use the adjustment pin to hold a weight plate. That adds even more intensity. Maximum muscle stimulation can occur from both alpha strength and beta strength stimulation, but in either case it makes sense to use the exercise that generates the most overload to build biceps. It never pays to use an inferior exercise – even if you are ‘bored’ with the best exercise. Be smart – use the right tool and move on. Static contraction delivers the highest intensity alpha strength overload and Pete Sisco (of Static Contraction fame) and his team have been working on an improved method to deliver the highest intensity beta strength overload to build biceps and the other major muscle groups of the arms. Many people have claimed they need the additional volume of beta workouts in order to see size gains, whether they are trying to build biceps, or any other muscle for that matter. Get ‘Train Smart’ - The Worlds Fastest Workout. This is the newest Static Contraction e-book by multi-million Dollar fitness innovator, Pete Sisco. Full of fresh, innovative strength training info. An ultra-brief, ultra-intense workout, proven by over 200,000 people in more than 80 countries. Honest fitness info to help you develop your body. Get it now by clicking here, or copy this link: http://dersalsites.eca.sh/Trainsmartly Clinton Robson is a South African fitness fanatic and is a qualified Personal Trainer. He has completed a contract to run the gyms on cruise ships. He has done a special higher level course and qualified as an Exercise Specialist, or Conditioning Coach. He works in 2 local gyms, assisting the staff with clients and training plans. He has been working out regularly, since 1996. He writes articles on many fitness topics, such as training, bodybuilding, working out, losing fat, toning the muscles, nutrition, supplements and more. Visit his blog at Fitness And Fatness, by clicking here, or by copying this link: http://www.fitnessandfatless.yolasite.com
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Bodybuilding
August 23, 2011
Hectic! Hectic! My life has been hectic lately. Sorry I haven't posted for a while, but I have been taking strain! I was managing a gym full time, either 5am to 3pm one week, or 9am to 7pm the next week. On top of this, I was leading a martial arts class in my afternoons off, running a boot-camp in the evenings and then still running my own Personal Training advisory business whenever I could fit it in. I was running this routine 362 days of the year and had no opportunity to take leave. The f... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson.
June 21, 2011
For the last ten years I've been talking to people exclusively about Static Contraction training. I'd forgotten that one of the most common questions I used to hear was: "Which one is better, Static Contraction or Power Factor?" The answer to this question depends on what you mean by "best". I sometimes ask the questioner, "Which is better, a Corvette or a pickup truck?" If you want to get somewhere quickly, then the Corvette is better, but if you want to get a load of timber over a bad road, ... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
April 1, 2011
A key ingredient to improving your lifestyle and living a healthy life, is the use of antioxidants. There are several antioxidant supplements that can help you live a healthy life. These are natural and won’t cause you any damage. You can also eat different types of food that contain antioxidants, although supplements are the ideal way to get the right amounts of antioxidants. If you take in more antioxidants, through food and supplements, there are a few benefits that you’ll have. The f... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : General
March 17, 2011
Many women nowadays are into resistance training. Many get into resistance training programs through competing in sports. Resistance training is equally important for women. It allows you to be active and to have a healthy and attractive body. You may also gain the needed strength and physical build through developing muscles. Before you start lifting weights, you should know the proper ways of how to execute the exercises. Many women encounter injuries when they incorrectly lift weights. It ... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
February 2, 2011
Static Contraction isometric workouts let you safely lift much more weight. This is a fact and something that I advocate every day. It is easily possible and doable to double the weights you lift! The founder of Static Contraction Training, Pete Frisco gives the following advice on the subject. . Strength training suffers from a lack of creativity and innovation. Its stale! That’s why people toil away in gyms doing saturation workouts of multiple sets and reps of dozens of exercises that are ... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
January 17, 2011
This information is aimed at helping you to reduce your fat intake. The average individual eats too much fat, a factor that's linked to a variety of health problems, including cancer. Diets that are high in fat are associated with breast and colon cancer, with some studies linking high fat to prostate cancer as well. A majority of people can bring their fat intakes down to a healthy range, by making a few adjustments in the way they shop, cook, and prepare the foods they eat. Nowadays, it's get... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Weightloss
January 4, 2011
One of the most common illnesses these days and one that leads to heart problems is hypertension. There are drugs and medical procedures to help this condition, but there are also several natural alternatives. Exercise and Yoga is one of these. For controlling your hypertension, there are two very effective yoga exercises that help to lower the blood pressure: Inverted Yoga Inverted yoga reverses the action of gravity on the body. The most profound change brought about by Inverted Yoga, is in y... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : General
December 29, 2010
Happy New Year! Dersalsites and their subsidiary websites takes this opportunity to wish all our readers, subscribers, clients, customers and friends a very happy New Year. May 2011 prove to be peaceful, profitable and rewarding. Clint is away on holiday, so I'm updating his blog for him. It is time to make New Year resolutions, so make it a priority to do whatever is necessary, to build a great home business and to finally achieve what you have been hoping for. Reflect back on the old year and ... Continue reading...
Posted by Derek Robson.
November 23, 2010
Personal progress provides its own motivation. Few things in the gym provide more positive feedback and personal motivation than setting a personal record on a favorite exercise. That's why you see so many guys with T-shirts proudly proclaiming things like "Bench Press 300 lbs" usually accompanied by a caricature of a huge guy hoisting a seriously bent barbell. While most of us prefer to be more introverted about our achievements, we all feel the glow of satisfaction in being able to improve ... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
November 10, 2010
Tips for Effective Back Training Don't you think it strange that the professional bodybuilders, weightlifters and trainers always seem to ignore the back? When did you hear of them doing back training? We hear of core muscles, legs, arms, chest, abs etc, but nobody pays much attention to the back! I find this strange and very under-rated. For one thing, the lower back muscles are the antagonistic muscles to the abdominal muscles and keep that area of the torso in proper balance. The internet an... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
October 3, 2010
How does one improve their workout? This is a very common, basic question. Well, do you believe that your workouts represent the pinnacle of mankind’s achievement on the subject of strength training? Do you believe that your training can never be improved? I'm asking this in all sincerity, because for many years I’ve noticed that I battle against something I call Cogniostasis. Don’t bother searching for that word in the dictionary - I made it up. You might be familiar with the word homeos... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
September 8, 2010
If you have followed my blog lately, you'll know how I love Static Contraction and how impressed I am with the principles and the new philosophy of weight training. I use it and I teach it. Thank you Pete Sisco! However, there are always skeptics and people who just cannot accept that maybe, just maybe, their beliefs are wrong. Every few months some or other "medical study" reveals some aspect of strength training, that they believe disproves the fundamental principles behind static contractio... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
August 22, 2010
If you have only just heard about Static Contraction Training (SCT) you might want to try a few of the exercises at your gym, just to satisfy yourself that there really is a difference. I'm really impressed! The basics of SCT are to: a) limit the range of motion to only your strongest and safest range b) for just 5 seconds lift the heaviest weight you can within that range The exercises themselves are common ones that you likely already do using your full, weakest range of motion. They can all ... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
August 15, 2010
One of the most common injuries affecting athletes, sports-persons and particularly those who train using weights is the back. What do you do to prevent injuring your back and if you have, or still do suffer from back pain, what do you do about it? Back pain affects millions of people around the world. Back pain is caused from trauma, injuries, inappropriate bending and lifting, and disease. Back pain is very common, yet some people only suffer from back pain for a few short months, then i... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Muscles
August 7, 2010
Did you realize your thyroid gland dictates much of how efficient your metabolism is. Any malfunction, or disease, affecting this thyroid area, may cause you to have problems with your metabolism, leading to a drastic problem with your weight. This means you may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find that losing weight is harder than usual. Those people who plan diets, very seldom take into consideration, how thyroids and metabolism may affect their weight loss program. Most experts and ... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : General
July 26, 2010
Listen up, this is important. I saw an article recently, by Mike Geary, the founder of TruthAboutAbs. I thought this was an important topic to share with you, because the reality is that most people simply don't realize how dangerous their excess abdominal fat really is to their health. The hidden dangers of your excess abdominal fat is far more serious than just being a vanity issue! Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing t... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
July 19, 2010
Mountain biking has become a very popular sport over the last few years. It is an ideal way for people and even the whole family to get outdoors, experience a little adventure and keep fit all at the same time. The problem with mountain biking is that not everyone understands the maintenance and repair of these bikes. This article helps explain some of the parts and settings of a mountain bike and is to be read in conjunction with my other articles on mountain biking. Before you skim over thi... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Cycling/Biking
July 8, 2010
Abs training is as simple and comprehensible as biceps training yet, for some reason, more misleading garbage has been written on training this bodypart than any other. You must have seen dozens of fitness articles that allegedly tell guys how to develop their abs. I'm sure you've seen the images of a guy holding a broom handle, or a light barbell over his shoulders and twisting his torso from left to right as a means to lose his love handles. It's a total waste of time! Or even worse, a guy h... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Muscles
June 28, 2010
I often write about training techniques, fitness programs, bodybuilding and weightlifting, but I'm just as interested in helping overweight people. In my experience, I have found that fat people are constantly "on guard" againt people forcing them to workout and count the calories in their meals. These are folks who are naturally suspicious and skeptical, but I think any of them can accomplish good results with these simople tips. Get ready to lose at least 10 pounds! By paying attention to th... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson.
June 21, 2010
I really enjoy Pete Sisco's Static Contraction philosophy and I keep reading his reports and articles because they make so much sense. I have introduced a few of his ideas into my training techniques, with very good results. While looking through his information, I was shocked to find these injury statistics and wanted to share them with you. It clearly shows that free weights are more dangerous! A recent study, using data from the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, shows that more people... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
June 14, 2010
This article will provide you with what I think is fascinating information of how to get more out of your fitness strength training, with less total effort. It does not involve “something for nothing” claims about how you can lift cute, pink dumbbells and transform your body. People and magazines who tell you that you can, are lying to you, plain and simple. Static Contraction, developed by Pete Sisco, is about lifting a heavy weight for a very brief time (5 seconds), to stimulate your mus... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson.
June 3, 2010
10 Exercises of 5 Seconds Each Will Build You All the Muscles You Want - Guaranteed!
Efficiency: 10+ lbs of Muscle in Only 10 Workouts
Today I want to tell you about a really great new exercise program, by Pete Sisco. As he says, he doesn’t claim to be a historian or a cultural anthropologist, but it seems to him that we live in the busiest, most hectic time in man’s history. Recent studies reveal that many people get inadequate sleep, most households have two wage earners, families don... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Muscles
February 14, 2010
In body building, a lot of hard work is required, since a great physique is not achieved in just one, or two days. For this reason, people should eat often, to replace whatever energy is lost during strenuous workouts, but some people are not aware of the proper eating routines. That is why, no matter how much they want to achieve a perfect body, they just do not seem to get good results. Take for instance, that you skip breakfast altogether and then eat a heavy supper. This is not a good id... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Bodybuilding
January 28, 2010
It is essential to build up our muscles on a regular basis, during your lifetime, as this is absolutely vital to your long term fitness goals. As you get older, you will lose muscle and strength, if you are inactive. Loss of muscle and strength, is called sarcopenia. This term also refers to the decreased quality of muscle tissue, often seen in older adults. Strength exercises can partly restore muscles and strength and can often achieve this very quickly. In one study, nursing home residents,... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
January 22, 2010
Muscle mass build-up, is the goal of most bodybuilding supplements. It is also an aid, in burning fat, more quickly. Nowadays, there are so many bodybuilding supplements on the market, that people become confused over which will be best for them. According to a recent survey, the following bodybuilding supplements are most commonly utilized by top bodybuilders: 1. Protein This type of supplement comes in a powdered form and is a necessary building block for the muscles. Consumption of such sup... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Bodybuilding
January 4, 2010
Each day in the United States, million of Americans say to themselves “I need to lose weight.” Are you one of those individuals? While many of the individuals who tell themselves that they need to lose weight do need to lose weight, not all do. So, the question that many ask themselves is “do I really need to lose weight?” If that is a question that you have asked yourself before, you will want to continue reading on. At this time of the year, every year, people start dieting, afte... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Weightloss
December 22, 2009
Pete Sisco created this new 30-Day Quick Start Program for the purpose of helping you go into the gym and get the best results possible, with the least effort. His training is all about efficiency and he shows you exactly how to make your next eight, brief workouts, the most successful workouts you've ever done. When he says 'successful' here's what he means. By the end of this 30-Day program: * You'll lift heavier weights than you've ever been able to lift before * You'll gain more musc... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
December 14, 2009
Today, there are quite a lot of people who are into body building, or working out. You have to consider that with the appearance-conscious society that people live in today, many people are now going to the gym, in order to have a great looking body, as well as a good level of fitness. So, if you are looking for a way to get that perfect body, that you can proudly show off, at the beach, you should consider enrolling in real bodybuilding fitness programs, which are usually available in the go... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Bodybuilding
December 7, 2009
If the purpose of your fitness training program is to get a stronger and leaner body, then there is nothing quite like resistance training to assist in reshaping your body. But, what exactly is resistance training and when is it most beneficial? Well, to answer those questions, there are various different types of resistance training programs, but they all center around the use of weights. These can be weight machines, free weights, or even your own body weight. The idea behind resistance trai... Continue reading...
Posted by Clint Robson. Posted In : Training
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Clinton Robson is a South African fitness fanatic and is a qualified Personal Trainer and Exercise Specialist. Clint has been working out since 1996 and has been working in the Fitness Industry since 2001. He has a proven track record, with many success stories. He has worked in several countries around the world and has also run the gyms on 5 and 6 star cruise ships. Clint prides himself with working with many different types of people, even those with illnesses, obesity, hypertension, renal failure, as well as fit people, right up to elite athletes. He writes articles on many fitness topics, such as training, bodybuilding, working out, fat loss, nutrition, supplements and more.
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