Tag: Weight Lifting
I just got back into training, and I’m amazed (No Depressed) at how sore I am. And I didn’t even think I was lifting that heavy! What happened and what can I do to prevent it?
by Dr. Chad Kerksick on Jul 21, 2010, under Customer Q & A, Muscle Science
Congrats for getting back into it. This is really a common occurrence, and unfortunately not a very clear cut answer. Studies have shown that strength is able to be sustained for quite some time after not training (1), but growth and endurance are lost more quickly. Unfortunately, I don’t have many magical things to say. [...]
Down But Not Out
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on Oct 12, 2009, under Becker Built
As a competitive bodybuilder I believe the offseason is where you make your most gains. It is a time to put on some extra body weight and with this comes increased strength and added size. Up until a couple weeks ago my offseason was in full swing. I was sitting around 265lbs and life was [...]
What is the best overall exercise for building muscle?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Jul 30, 2009, under Customer Q & A
If I had to pick only one exercise for building muscle, it would definitely be the squat. Squats are tough. Squats hurt. Squats will make you so sore you’ll fear taking a dump because it hurts to sit down. However, squats will also build more muscle than any other exercise. Squats involve virtually all of [...]
Is it true that that if I lift weights I’ll become bulky like a guy? All the girls at work say that I shouldn’t lift because I will end up looking like a guy.
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Jun 27, 2009, under Customer Q & A
Absolutely, positively NOT TRUE! Lifting is absolutely necessary to achieve a lean toned look. I had a question like this not too long ago, you can read about it here. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about weight lifting for women. If you can get over the idea that lifting will make you bulky [...]