Thursday, December 17, 2009

Do These Steps And You Will Achieve Your Bodybuilding Goals

By Charles Ishihashi

Most guys would secretly like to get huge muscles like Arnold. But most of us either don't have the time (or don't think we do) or don't know the right way of going about it. The rewards of building a learn, ripped physique are enormous. Aside from the obvious health benefits, there are many other reasons people get into bodybuilding. If you are interested in starting a bodybuilding program, then this article can help.

The first thing you'll need to consider is what you're trying to achieve. Where do you see yourself a year from now with regards to bodybuilding? How much stronger are you, or how much bigger are you? The key here is to develop as clear a goal as possible. This will go a long way to keep you motivated.

Once you've got your target set up, you'll need to figure out how long it will take to get there. This can be difficult. Many times guys will set up a target that isn't really achievable, and get discouraged. On the other hand, if your target is too far out there, you will lose your motivation. Make sure your timeline is achievable, but not easy.

Now you've got the basics, you need to develop the specific plan on how you will get there. You've done the what and when, now focus on the how. Figure out how many hours per week it will take to get you to your goal, and stick to it. It can also help to develop a specific workout plan. Make sure to schedule plenty of time for rest, as you well know that this is when the muscles do their building.

Of course, you'll also need to monitor your caloric input. Building muscles will burn a lot of calories. But just any old calories won't do, you'll need the right combination of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Some choose to add in various supplements, but that is beyond the scope of this article. Just know that diet is as important as exercise when starting a bodybuilding plan.

Now that you've got the basics, all you need to do now is get started. Formulate a plan, and do what it takes to achieve it. It really is that simple.

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