Fifty Ways to Build Muscle Fast The Ultimate Guide to Building Bigger Muscles

by Tuttle, Dave

• ISBN13: 9780895299512
• ISBN10: 0895299518
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-24
• Publisher: Avery Trade

Summary

Are you almost getting what you want out of your workouts, but you're not sure how to reach the next "level"? Whether you are a competitive bodybuilder or you work out just to shape up, professional health writer and bodybuilder Dave Tuttle can help you reach that next level with 50 Ways to Build Muscle Fast. With 50 Ways to Build Muscle Fast you will learn the latest proven strategies and secrets to building a superior physique. This book will provide you with helpful answers to the most common questions about bodybuilding. The recommendations you will find in this unique book build upon one another, creating mental and physical synergies that will allow you to achieve the greatest improvements in your physique. And when all of your energies are focused in the same direction, you will find that you can enjoy more strength, more lean muscle, and more effective workouts than you ever dreamed possible.

Author Biography

Dave Tuttle received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, and his master's degree from Harvard University. He has been a professional writer in the area of health and fitness for over a decade.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Training Techniques
Warm Up Before You Work Out	p. 5
Stretch Your Muscles	p. 9
Visualize Your Muscles Growing	p. 11
Divide Your Muscles Into Three or Four Groups	p. 15
Incorporate Testosterone-Releasing Exercises Into Your Workouts	p. 19
Go For a Full Range of Motion	p. 23
Hold the Movement at the Point of Peak Contraction	p. 25
Reduce the Time Between Sets	p. 27
Focus on Progressive Resistance	p. 31
Follow the Natural Path of Your Muscles	p. 35
Incorporate Isometrics Into Your Workouts	p. 39
Train With a Buddy	p. 41
Be Intense About Your Workouts	p. 45
Set Realistic Goals	p. 47
Vary Your Workouts	p. 49
Periodize Your Training Program	p. 51
Use Supersets and Compound Sets	p. 55
Alternate the Speed of Your Repetitions	p. 59
Keep a Training Journal	p. 61
Safety First	p. 63
Socialize Before or After Your Workouts	p. 65
Accept Your Genetics and Work With Them	p. 67
Limit the Amount of Aerobics You Do	p. 71
Diet and Supplementation
Eat Plenty of Protein	p. 77
Consume Carbohydrates With a Low Glycemic Index	p. 85
Keep Your Fat Intake Low	p. 91
Divide Your Food Intake Into Four or Five Meals	p. 95
Consume a Variety of Foods	p. 101
Drink Plenty of Water	p. 103
Stay Relatively Lean All Year	p. 107
Splurge Every Once in a While	p. 109
Make Sure You Get Enough Vitamins and Minerals	p. 111
Use Creatine	p. 117
Take Glutamine	p. 123
Try MSM	p. 127
Tailor Your Supplement Program to Your Specific Needs and Budget	p. 131
Lifestyle
Exercise When You Are at Your Peak	p. 137
Take a Disciplined Approach	p. 139
Respect the Ebb and Flow of Life	p. 141
Recuperate and Grow	p. 145
Get Enough Sleep	p. 149
Be Patient	p. 151
Keep Your Stress Level Low	p. 155
Limit Alcohol Use	p. 159
Ease Into Your Training After an Illness	p. 161
Learn From Your Mistakes	p. 165
Remain Confident	p. 167
Get Positive Reinforcement	p. 171
Take a Vacation From Training Several Times a Year	p. 173
Control Your Ego	p. 175
Conclusion	p. 177
Glossary	p. 179
References	p. 181
Index	p. 000
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