The number of myths about natural bodybuilding are too numerous
to mention. For every guy who knows the principles of effective
bodybuilding, there are countless others who don’t. Those
lacking the knowledge to train properly will argue until their
strides split open or until Frankie No-Gains asks them for a
spot. I don’t argue anymore. I just figure they can either take
it, or leave it.
Bodybuilding is not complicated. It’s simpler than your
brother’s, cousin’s third husband. Plus, it allows you to
completely transform yourself from a proverbial “weakling,” into
a “muscle monster.” That’s if you so choose. In short, it rocks.
Narrow-minded sceptics who argue otherwise, are just too damn
lazy to try it themselves.
The majority of “skinny guys” you will ever meet can quickly
supply an elaborate list of exercises with incredible
performance detail. However, the same losers can’t seem to
identify the most effective ones. Failing to understanding the
“fundamental” science of muscle growth, is truly criminal. But
to be fair, just this once, most beginners will always
experience some form of ignorance, at least initially. However,
by learning what you have here, you are already ahead of
ninety-nine percent of everyone you will ever meet.
Although some training methods produce reasonable results, it
doesn’t mean that you should be using them. Training with this
routine will achieve far better muscle gains in much less time.
This routine consists of only the most effective exercises
available. Always strive for the greatest return on time and
energy invested. Anything less is unnecessary, pointless, and
not worth your time. Got it.
I don’t need to disprove alternate methods of training. Boring
you with the evidence that supports the methods advised in this
routine is just sucking wind. Addressing two of the more
dangerous myths, however, is a valuable warning. Stay focused,
stay alert. You need to hear this.
The strategy of “intuitive” or “instinctive” training is a myth
in its finest form. This theory promotes the utilization of
personal intuition and instincts to guide your training program.
Supporters of this method claim, that eventually, you will
develop a “feel” for a suitable training program which includes
a selection of the most suitable exercises.
This strategy is a farce. If achieving optimum muscle gains from
your training is your goal, working in direct opposition to your
instincts is critical. Following your instincts exclusively,
will results in next no gains at all. Remember, you gotta be
smarter than that.
During any given workout you will need to overcome your
persuasive, primitive instincts. You need to approach muscle
growth in a more scientific manner. The satisfaction, not to
mention the muscle growth, you will gain from proper training is
truly incredible. Turning your goal of bigger stronger muscles
into a reality is the aim here. In this equation, instinct
factors nowhere.
Exactly what would happen if pandering to your instincts was an
option? During an exercise set, you would stop performing well
before you stimulated any muscle growth. The human body is a
homeostatic organism. It will do everything in its power to
maintain the status quo. For example, instinctive hunger pains
precede your body’s actual need for food by several hours.
In the case of intense exercise, the body is quick to recognize
the onset of a challenging workload. It will do everything it
can to prevent you from performing additional exercise. The
instinctual body dreads the point of momentary exhaustion. You
must be aware of this destructive self-talk, so that you can
push onwards to bigger gains and better gains.
There is of course a definite limit in your training that you
shouldn’t go beyond. However, this limitation only applies to
the quantity of exercise performed, not the intensity of effort.
Exhausting your body’s ability to recover is the only real,
potentially life threatening concern. However, maximizing
intensity of effort is an absolute requirement for achieving
super-fast muscle gains. Using your questionable instincts to
guide your training program will not produce maximum muscle
gains. No gains at all, is the most likely outcome from just
such actions.
Another misguided and dangerous myth involves the use of ‘growth
drugs’ or anabolic steroids. Unfortunately, drug use is
widespread among athletes, bodybuilders and individuals looking
for a performance advantage. The health risks associated with
consuming steroids are severe. Compared to the risks, the
benefits just aren’t worth it.
Besides, using these types of drugs is totally unnecessary. The
only exception is someone who has them prescribed by a doctor
for medical reasons. Steer clear of these substances if you are
healthy and wish to remain so. Essentially, the majority of
‘performance enhancing’ drugs are synthetic hormones.
Even though increased dosages of these drugs can boost recovery
ability, they are not required for incredible muscle gains. On
the contrary, most bodybuilders who use drugs, must do so simply
because they are training too often. I guess ignorance is bliss.
At least until you suffer a stroke, and end up in a wheelchair.
The dangers in using ‘performance enhancing’ drugs are obvious.
The benefits and damaging side effects associated with their
consumption is still greatly unknown. Controlled testing has not
been widespread. The jury is still out on the long term effects
of these drugs. My advice, avoid steroid use completely.
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