call me boring but I prefer the old school method of building my body without fancy moves. it may be boring but its definitely working as it should and recorded
Maybe I started a long time ago when Frank Zane, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Dorian Yates, Franco Columbu, Flex wheeler, Sergio Oliva… etc. (names not arranged in popularity order) was on every fitness enthusiast lips or having their posters in every gym. When books and reference is all we can get and there was no internet nor youtube to refer to. All we got was the bookshops with books, reference books & magazines written by the Legends or Published on their behalf. I know I got my “Arnold Schwarzenegger encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding” when I was 15 at I’ve to save a few months just to buy it off the shelves in Miri at RM80. Obviously mom disagreed and I couldn’t get the sponsorship from her. lol. But it was the only book I ever bought on bodybuilding then. I never had magazines on bodybuilding. As to why I bought this book? Cause Arnold knows his shit and he was my idol.
My 1st reference.. of course there are lots of terms which was very foreign to me.. like Martian’s language
From there I learn the basics compound moves like Bench press, chin ups, SQUATS!!! (I just love the squats), Deadlifts, Military Press, Dip… etc. And it’s what works. Of course back then it was just the movements and copying what I see on the pictures without understanding the importance of quality reps. A lesson learned in a hard way which caused me to limp for 2 years. Bad forms and Ego sure kills.
As I’ve mentioned before, after 9 years of rest, inactive lifestyle and research I came back into fitness with humility, sensibility and logic. I start of slow, light, basic and strict. Stacking up weights as I get stronger. Now and then I’ll have a few heavy days. But it’s always the basic compound movements.
Biceps are always Dumbbell / barbell / E-Z barbell curls / preacher curls / hammer curls, isolated dumbbell / cable curls, cable rope / bar curls…
Triceps are always Cable Rope / Bar / E-Z Bar Triceps / V-bar Pressdown, Skull Crusher, Cable Rope / Bar / E-Z Bar Triceps Extensions, Weighted Bench Dips, Isolated Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Isolated Dumbbell Kickback…
Chest – Bench press. Be it Incline, flat or decline, Flys variations of dumbbell / cable and machine, Dumbbell Pullover, Dips..
Back, Shoulders, Legs.. u get where I’m going… would be a list. but it’s all the traditional, straight to the point movements where you know it’s working the targeted movements. No fancy pose or movements to make it more fun and enjoyable. Bodybuilding is a lonely sport to most. To me especially cause I want to make the most out of it and have full concentration during each session and not waste time talking. Most think of it as a boring sport due to repetitive motions for long period of time so find it hard to maintain the momentum and stay on track. Hence there are tons of fancy, interesting moments being promoted just to make it more fun and interesting for those who finds it hard to commit to the real game. For one, safety was a concern. Having been a fitness trainer in a few gyms, I’ve seen some who twist, fracture, sprain and all sorta other injuries related to these new routines. There is nothing wrong with these new routines and workouts. Plus it encourages people to participate in a more active lifestyle. Just that the safety was overlooked and not many are informed on what should or not be done. Some just copied bluntly from the internet or youtube whereby a “Disclaimer warnings” has 1st beforehand inform them that they will not be held liable for any accidents or injuries occurred. But what can I say, it’s definitely making workout more fun and enjoyable.
What I recommends is go Old School. The traditional way how the Legends train and build up an awesome physiques. If it was wrong, hey, would we have idolized their Godly physiques? It may seem boring but it’s safe and proven. Serious Builders like myself are easily spotted training in these manner. Both types of workout works towards the same goal. Fitness & health. Different results but not everyone choose to be Incredible HULK! As long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle and remember to make safety the 1ST PRIORITY!!
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