It’s not uncommon for people to assume that lifting heavy weights will automatically give them bulging muscles. While serious bodybuilders or professionals in the field do want to have a ripped body, many people don’t want to add on too much bulk. It’s important to understand that you can lift weights, gain strength and stay … Read more
At a gym, it’s very common to see people picking up a certain weight and then proceeding to lifting that same weight in a 3X10 or 4X12 pattern. With this kind of conventional set & rep pattern, you won’t see optimal results; it’s because there is a slow decrease in your strength as your intensity … Read more
It’s never too late to start focusing on your health and body. You’re not the only one to start at 40. Many men and women start working out at this age because they tend to have more time on their hands to dedicate to their workouts. If you’re committed and take the right steps, you … Read more
It is common knowledge that you can build muscle mass by lifting weights; however, very few weightlifters understand exactly how and why of it. To get optimal benefits from your sessions and stimulate your muscles as much as possible, you need to understand what hypertrophy is. This is the science behind stimulating and packing muscle. … Read more
Anyone that is interested in building muscle knows the importance of protein in their daily diet. But does everyone have clarity about the amount of protein they should consume and whether it’s safe to include extra protein in their diet? Most aren’t very sure about what the best source of protein is either. All of … Read more
Periodization as an aspect of bodybuilding techniques isn’t a new one. However, not everyone who works out uses it as part of their regular bodybuilding routine. We at Schembri PT firmly believe that’s it vital to include periodization into your customised bodybuilding routine if you want to make improvements in your training. Periodization – What … Read more
It’s very common for bodybuilders to ask what the best time for a bodybuilding workout is. Unfortunately, this question gets answered in many different ways, depending on who is answering it. Today, we will give you some specific guidelines that will help you determine what time will work best for you. If we had to … Read more
If you have been bodybuilding for a while, you know how important your joints are in your ability to continue training hard. If your joints aren’t functioning at their optimum levels, it limits your ability to lift heavier weights and perform all types of bodybuilding exercises. For instance, if you are doing an exercise like … Read more