| Before you get started as a body builder, you need to | | | | important to consult a physician before starting out any |
| ask yourself why you want to body build. Is it just to | | | | body building program. |
| get to rid of unwanted fat, bulk up your muscle just to | | | | Now as a beginner with no prior experience to weight |
| look younger and attractive? What is your primary | | | | lifting or the lot, it is advisable to start with exercises |
| goal? Is it for sports or just for recreation? All these | | | | not including weights. |
| and more are the questions you need to have | | | | Here are some exercises you can follow in order to |
| answered before you get started. | | | | build up a routine. |
| Here are some points to get you on the way. | | | | Parallel bars dip |
| As a body builder, you need to be realistic and set | | | | Shoulder width grip chin ups |
| goals for yourself and follow up on them diligently, | | | | Bench press |
| moreover you need to understand that to get | | | | Squats |
| meaningful results and see changes in your muscles, | | | | Crunches |
| would definitely take time, say about 2-3 months. In | | | | For a beginner body builder wanting to tone up the |
| other words, persistence and dedication is all you need. | | | | muscles, it is important to note the following; your work |
| It's a well known fact that every body builder has | | | | out should not exceed one hour, you need to have 4-5 |
| different motivation or genetic potential, meaning that | | | | meals every day, if you experience joint or muscle |
| no particular program is right for everyone, so it is | | | | pain, take some pain relieving tablets for ease before |
| important you make the necessary adjustments in | | | | you continue, but if the pain is persistent, then you need |
| carving out a suitable program for yourself. | | | | to stop training and consult your physician. Finally it's |
| For those with certain body injuries, or impairment, it is | | | | important you have up to 8 hours of sleep. |