Are All Of The Basic Muscle Mass Exercises Obsolete?
These days it seems that right when a new type of technology comes out, a better version quickly replaces it. Whether it's cell phones, Ipod's, computers, or energy drinks. Right when we get version 5.0, 6.0 comes out and is faster, bigger and better. With technology changing so rapidly these days it's hard to keep up with the latest and greatest.
What I love best about workouts for muscle mass and gaining weight is that no matter what great salesman comes up with a new and improved workout gym, exercise, or supplement, there is nothing better to build a mass of muscle then the same basic exercises men did way back in the 50's.
This is because although our minds have so much potential to learn and grow, our bodies will ONLY grow based on just a few basic principles applied over and over. It doesn't matter what supplement or new workout equipment comes out, if you don't include hard work on at least a couple of the most basic exercises then you shouldn't expect much muscle growth.
If you think that you need some kind of degree in fitness training to keep up with all the new trends, you don't; just working hard and keeping it simple on the most basic exercises is all you need to know. Basic exercises such as squats, bench presses, pull-ups, shoulder presses, and bicep curls are the benchmark for maximum muscle mass. And don't get all fancy with these exercises, just using good old fashioned barbells and dumbbells will do the trick, especially if you are a beginner.
Whether you just started or you are an advanced lifter, you can always benefit the best by workout hard on the most basic exercises. There is no better and sure way to boost your strength and muscle mass then the basic exercises performed a few times a week.
One thing to always keep in mind is to measure your progress by either increasing the weight or increasing your reps, so don't just judge your workouts by how great of a "pump" you get." I can wager that anybody, beginner or advanced could build a mass of muscle with a just few compound exercises done a few times a week with the intent on just progressively increasing your strength will build more muscle consistently then any new fancy equipment or "advanced" exercise can achieve.
Going back to the most basic compound exercises will always get you much better results then any "new and improved" exercise, even if you're not going with the trends. So as technology continues to improve at the speed of thought, always remember the quote, "Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, principles never do!"!
Derek Manuel is the author of the best-selling, How to Gain Weight and Build Muscle for Hardgainers. If you want to learn how you too can gain 20 to 30 pounds of solid muscle in as short as 8 weeks, or if you just want more quality information on how to gain weight and build muscle, please visit www.hardgainers-weight-tips.com
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