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Basic Bodybuilding Tips

January 1st, 2010 . by admin

Knowing how to structure your workout is one of the most helpful bodybuilding tips. Your basic routine should start with the 5 x 5 warm-up, which lasts between 15-20 minutes and consists of five minutes of low intensity cardiovascular exercise followed by five sets of low intensity weight training.

Next is the hypertrophy phase, which lasts between 45-60 minutes and is the main component of the workout and is designed to trigger your body’s adaptive growth mechanism by placing your muscles under stress. This will be accomplished by performing anywhere from 8-12 high intensity muscle building sets. Finally, your workout should end with the cool down phase. This is the final component of the workout and is designed to relax your muscles. This period should last between 5-10 minutes.

 

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One Response to “Basic Bodybuilding Tips”

  1. comment number 1 by: mccuevedam mcgins

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