Building Muscles

Building Muscles – Weight Training – Big Chest, Biceps and Tricep Workout

I did a short video on Hints and Tips for chest training on Youtube - Bazblog. I'll upload it in the next post. What an amazing response. I followed my own advice and did the actual weight rotation for PECS when I trained. Today I am stiff, so that was an excellent workout.

Each time you go into the gym to train with weights, you must have an explosion experience in at least one of the body parts you are working out. Yesterday was Chest building for me. Every movement was intense and I can feel the benefit. My chest still feels hard today and that is a great feeling.

I also put in a real effort with the arms training. I noticed that because I had an "I can train hard" attitude. I did increase the weights and worked out heavier than I have so far. I have also just put up a small mirror and was able to see myself do the exercises. That helped a lot. It gives a really good feeling when you see the muscles contracting and getting bigger during the training.

I have had some really good workouts but yesterday seemed to be a bit special. Maybe I felt it was so good because I am now training to build on a really good foundation. I have started a new phase of my training and that is very exciting.

Updated Progress Photos

I have updated my measurements and progress photos. The last photos are at the 120 day mark. Fantastic !!!

Weights training - The Maintenance Plan

I am over the moon with the current results and want to build on that. Not so much to get a lot bigger but to get a more defined. I really want the 32” waist and that was always the goal. It still is. This is what is so important. To have a goal after the goal. If you only set one target with weight training, once you achieve that, you will most likely go right back to where you started from. I have seen this happen in all areas of peoples lives and have experienced it myself a few times. You have to have something to aim for. If you do not you are certainly going nowhere.

Look at nature – a tree is forever trying to be its best, and when it stops trying, it dies. I think we are the same. Weight training is one of the finest ways to build a body you can be absolutely proud of, one you need never feel ashamed of. We have been given one body it is our duty to look after it and ensure we are doing the best for it every opportunity we can.

My e book is going to be finished very soon and I'll be offering it here on the site. My life has only truly just begun.

Bodybuilding Muscles – How to Train and Build a Good Looking Body in 120 Days

I have reached 120 days, during which I missed about 10 day’s altogether. This includes days where I was sick and unable to train, and times where I was lazy. It has been a fantastic journey - one I am so thankful for.

My life has truly changed in these 120 days. I always considered myself to be a confident person but this has reinforced a confidence that is bigger than I ever dreamt I could have. I feel a different person, one full of energy, vibrant, enthusiastic and excited about the rest of my life. These 120 days are my foundation to a new start in my life.

I am no longer concerned about reducing weight. I am almost exactly where I wanted to be - apart from one area which I did not get, and that was a 32” waist. I have managed a 33” waist. This, in itself, is an amazing achievement if you consider where I started - a 39.5” waist. That is a whopping 6.5” reduction. I will have the 32” waist but now there is no time limit. This is now my way of life. I will always train every day. The reason why this will happen is because it has become a habit. It is like brushing your teeth. I would never stop doing that, so why would I stop the training.

My new goal now is to help as many people as I can, to have a body they are proud of. I want to help them to have a quality of life most other people only dream about. I have done it, and I am proof that it can be done - in as little as 30 to 40 minutes a day, and in only 120 days. My e-book should give anyone the incentive to start.

I will very shortly have a “HOW TO" guide available, complete with training dvd's. These will take you from day 1 all the way through to day 120. If you follow the training programme fairly closely, it will guarantee you the same, if not better, results that I have achieved. (I cheated too many times with food).

I can't wait to get started with you on a journey that will change your life forever. For all of those who have followed my journey so far, thank you and thank you for all the comments on this site, and on the Bazblog You tube site. It was those comments that often kept me going with my goal.

Take the plunge - you will never regret it. Remember, there is never a good time, there is only now, this very day.

This is not the end of my journey - nor is it the end of this blog. I have a lot more to share - very exciting times are ahead. Stay tuned !

Bodybuilding Muscles – General and Nutrition. Day 118

I chose to have a free day with a great meal of curry and rice but with all the trimmings ,as I watched the rugby. It just means that tomorrow I will not train but will eat according to the proper plan for today. That is how great this method is. You can choose when you want to have friends or relatives over and you can still enjoy the day and have what everyone else has. Remember a fit healthy person does not gorge. You might eat a few things you would not normally eat but it is the size of the portion that is important. Like all things, be sensible and be honest with yourself.

I ate all sorts and really enjoyed it all. Wonderful day.

Bodybuilding Muscles – Legs – How to Build and Train – Massive Thighs (Quads) Day 118

There is no easy way to build and train your thighs. They do require quite heavy weight.  Most of the experts I have read about also believe you need to do at least 4 sets of around 10 to 15 reps - increasing the weight for each set. I would like to mention this is only a guide and you should treat it as such. Even if the greatest expert around tells you how to train your legs, listen, and then work out your own way.

I find when I train, I like to do around 12 or more reps. There are others who get much better results with less reps -only 6 for instance. If that is the case for you - then that is what you should do. Do not follow someone else blindly. Learn from them, but make sure you know your own body and what works for you. That is exactly what I have done. I still learn every training session. I might find later that 6 reps is the answer, so as I experiment and feel comfortable, I will change.

For now and today’s training SEE THE CHART.

Bodybuilding Muscles – Legs – How to Build and Train – Strong Hamstrings (Leg Bicep) Day 118

I asked my son yesterday, (who has had the same operation on his knee as I have -  and they also used part of the hamstring for his reconstruction,) if he has a problem of cramping in this area. His answer was yes, and in fact, I discovered he is worse than me.

We always think our problem is bigger than anyone else’s but that is not always the case. There are many people who train because they want to, and know the benefits of training even though they have aches and pains far greater than ours. I listened to some of the Olympians, and they said they often are in pain daily. What I have found is that I only now feel pain when I train, whereas before I was in pain most of the time - so that is a big bonus.

SEE THE CHART for my hamstring workout.

Bodybuilding Muscles – Legs – How to Build and Train Big Calves. Day 118

Without machines the very best way to train your calves is with donkey calves. Have someone sit on your back as you are bent over and then do your calf-raises. It works like a charm. If you are really tough you can even have them hold a few dumbbells.

The only other alternative is to do single leg calves with a dumbbell. I have suggested you use a hand strap and was asked the question – “what if you do not have a hand strap ?” The answer is simple - improvise and make one. You can even use an ordinary belt. You will find they are very cheap if you go to a sports shop.

SEE THE CHART for my calf workout today.

Bodybuilding Muscles – Legs - How to Train & Build Massive Quads (Thighs), Strong Hamstrings and Huge Calves. Exercise Chart - Day 118

Day 118	Goal			Actual
Legs Quads	Reps	Kg's		Reps	Kg's
Single Leg Ext	20	25		20	25
	12	30		12	30
	10	35		10	35
	12	30		12	30
Single Leg Squat	15	10		15	10
Hamstrings	Reps	Kg's		Reps	Kg's
Lying Leg Curl	20	12.5		20	12.5
	12	15		12	15
	10	20		10	20
	12	17.5		12	17.5
D/B Lunges	15	12.5		15	12.5
Calves	Reps	Kg's		Reps	Kg's
Single Leg Calf Raise	30	30		30	30
	20	45		20	45
	15	50		15	50
	15	50		15	50

Bodybuilding Muscles – General and Nutrition. Day 117

I have been doing a lot of networking lately and I attend this fantastic group called 4 Networking. Each time I go I get a chance to tell others about my business. I have been talking about how I have reduced my waist by 6 inches in such a short time. It is causing quite a stir, especially with the ladies. They are all checking out how I am doing it. I am so pleased because, again, I think ladies believe weight training is for men and not for them. This is so wrong. Weight training is for anyone over the age of around 16, both male and female. It is there to help you to shape your body to whatever you want. It is for this reason that its not restricted to men only.

Because of womens physical make up, ladies tend not to build muscle the same as men. Ladies can easily tone up, reduce areas they are not happy with, and increase in areas where they want an increase.
COME ON LADIES GET INVOLVED - you will love it.

Food on the money again. 1 x Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms and lean bacon. 3 x protein drinks. 2 x chicken vegetables and baked potato.  Water 2Lts