Author: Dr. Steroids

The triceps press down is a popular choice for those wishing to isolate the triceps brachii, with most commercial gyms equipped with a high cable pulley system which enables a trainer to perform this exercise. So you put on the small straight bar attachment and you are ready to go. Do you perform an over hand press down? This is the most common, but what about performing it with an underhand grip? Does this have any significant benefit? To understand any exercise we must first understand the muscle we are targeting. The triceps brachii, as its name suggests, is a…

Regular exercise and healthy eating is an ideal way to stay in good shape, but we can often overlook the impact strenuous activity can have on our bodies. Our joints, in particular our knees, elbows and hips can be highly susceptible to wear during exercise as they are used heavily in most athletic, track and ball sports. Cartilage, which forms the protective cushion between our joints can become worn through over use. Because of this, we should always consider our exercise practices to help preserve our joints. Some basic tips for helping your body include: Always use the correct footwear…

Q. I have just begun training with weights in the hope of becoming bigger and stronger. My weakest area seems to be my grip. I have small forearms and hands, and my grip often fails when using dumbbells and barbells. How can I improve my grip? A. Improving ones grip requires muscular training to strengthen the muscles and tendons responsible for gripping. The hands are typically required to make many low force movements during the day as we perform daily actions such as; handling objects, typing, playing a music instrument, or tying our shoe laces. Rarely do we require a…

To accompany the top 5 tips for fat loss entry, here is a run down of the top five mistakes made by those looking to add quality muscle tissue. Adding muscle is not only an aim of a bodybuilder, but also for those who are generally looking to approve their aesthetic appeal, and those who understand the benefits of having a suitable level of muscle tissue for general fitness and well being. #1 Not enough rest and breaks between workouts The joy of lifting iron and seeing your body transform in the mirror can be a very satisfying, and in…

Periodically changing various aspects of your training routine, such as exercise choice, exercise order, repetition range, and rest time can drastically enhance your progression as there is a constant challenging demand placed on the muscles of the body. Over time our bodies becomes accustom to the exercises we perform, so it is important we have a wide section of exercises in our arsenal to ensure we have a new exercise up our sleeve to shock our muscles with when we hit a plateau. This article illustrates three exercises which are uncommon, yet very effective. Next time you want to introduce…

Weight training is an exercise choice which can be of huge benefit for many trainees, whether their primary goal is increasing their muscle mass, increasing strength, or to become more toned. Executing a movement against a resistance is a simple enough concept, yet the processes which the body executes to attempt to cope with the heightened demands are not. Unfortunately not all trainees have the knowledge to take advantage of the various training techniques available to them. Some believe females and those not into bodybuilding should avoid free weights like the plague as it will “bulk you up too much”.…

The thighs, buttocks, hips and arms are often troublesome areas for women, with these areas typically prone to the build up of excess body fat. The back of the arms are especially prone to stubborn body fat, so what can be done to reduce this excessive fat from the arms? 1. Follow a healthy diet. Excessive fat can be reduced by following a calorie restricted diet whilst following an exercise program. The diet should be restrictive in calories to allow for weight loss, but also contain optimal levels of nutrients needed for health and well being. Ensure a varied diet…

It is always a good idea to learn about Anadrol side effects before you start to use it. This steroid gets lots of hype due to the fact that it can create great muscle mass and endurance in a six week cycle. That is very good news and those results may be just what you are looking for. However, you do not want to put your overall health on the back burner in order to gain those results. For some users Anadrol does not offer any side effects. Those are the people taking it at a low dose. That is…

Wide shoulders can drastically improve a physique, creating the illusion of a small waist, wider chest and larger legs. The shoulder itself is composed of three main muscle heads; the front (anterior) head, side (lateral) head, and the rear (posterior) head. A training routine must be balanced to ensure equal development, although it is the middle (lateral) head of the deltoids which is primarily responsible for the width of the shoulder. The following shoulder routine will stress all three heads of the shoulder, with the aim of inducing maximum muscle hypertrophy (growth) to the shoulder to improve shoulder width. Seated…

About dosages we have already told over when reviewing each drug separately.  At this post I will try to summarize what has been already said, to draw some general rules regarding dosages of androgenic and anabolic steroids. We will talk mainly about testosterone. It was established experimentally that even a single injection of testosterone enanthate of 100 mg significantly (by more than 50%) inhibits the production of endogenous testosterone. Regular weekly injections of the drug, made by the same amount, are able to suppress completely endogenous testosterone production (80-100%). Also found that weekly injections of the same drug, but twice…