Author: Dr. Steroids

Resistance bands are a popular piece of home training equipment, due to their versatility, cheapness and effectiveness. Resistance bands are not a suitable staple piece of equipment for a strength based athlete or advanced bodybuilder (unless used in a supplementary role to the main workouts), but they do provide a great way to workout out at home for the masses, who want to tone up and increase their strength levels. Within this article we look at a handful of exercises which can be performed at home using resistance bands, all of which target the muscles of the upper body. These…

On the network is almost no information on the popular fitness model and dancer from Brazil – Gracyanne Barbosa, famous for her incredibly developed buttocks (and the rest of her group of muscles at a high level). Gracyanne somehow is not working hard to go beyond the portuguese-speaking segment of the Internet. Gracyanne Barbosa was born in Campo Grande, Brazil 20/09/1983. At the age of 16 years – Gracyanne moved from Campo Grande to capital, to study in a law school. However, due to financial problems Barbosa had to work as a dancer, and then Gracyanne joined Tchakabum – groups…

It is simply untrue that a vegetarian cannot be successful at bodybuilding due to their diet. Planning is required to ensure optimal nutritional intake for a vegetarian bodybuilder, with a variety of protein sources the key to ensure a wider spectrum of amino acids, which lack somewhat in plant based sources compared to animal sources. Eating a varied diet is recommended for everyone, not just those who follow a vegetarian of vegan diet, but also those who eat animal based products to ensure optimal levels of nutrients for health and well being. A varied intake of plant proteins as part…

A high protein diet is commonly recommended for bodybuilders and strength athletes, as well as those who wish to lose fat. Bodybuilders, and those who weight train, will usually consume a high protein diet to aid muscle growth. Protein is also “filling”, reducing cravings for those following a calorie constricted diet as well as boosting the metabolism. This article does not cover any possible hazards from following a high protein diet, with most evidence being inconclusive. High protein foods Below is a list of high protein foods: • Eggs • Cottage cheese • Chicken • Beef steak • Minced beef…

The forearms receive constant stimulus from many resistance exercises due to the need for a strong grip during most pulling movements. Exercises such as the bent over row, deadlift and shrug all require the forearms to provide a sufficient grip to execute the exercises, unless grip aids are used which will reduce the requirement somewhat. For some this is not enough, and many look to perform isolation exercises such as wrist curls to directly target the muscles of the forearms. Whilst wrist curls effectively target the wrist extensors and flexors, the exercises will not stimulate the long brachioradialis muscle which…

Lower back pain is a common complaint and can be especially troublesome for gym trainees. Exercise choice is drastically limited for such individuals due to the discomfort experienced when performing an exercise which requires the core muscles to stabilise the trunk. There are countless reasons why someone may be experiencing lower back pain, and it is highly recommended to seek professional medical help. What we do know is a weak core can lead to heightened stress to the lower back, and therefore the strengthening of the core muscles can be a great way of preventing future lower back strains and…

Tabata training is an extremely effective training method for disciplines which require nonstop power and physical effort over a duration of time, such as cycling, MMA, strongman, Olympic lifting, and many more. Tabata training is also great for fat loss through its ability to raise the rate of fat burning post workout. What’s more, Tabata training takes literally minutes to complete! So, if you want to increase your sustained work output for your sporting discipline, or enhance your physique, Tabata training may be for you. What is Tabata training? The idea behind the Tabata training method is fairly simple. You…

Gaining strength in the gym is all about choosing the correct exercises and putting in the effort. You are not going to gain a lot of overall body strength by going from the pec deck machine to the leg extension station, this is the wrong approach for someone wishing to gain raw strength. Isolation exercises for the most part should be thrown out of the window, with the major compound movements taking their rightful place (arguably this is the case for many non strength gym goers also). A short session can be very effective, so we can limit ourselves to…

Whilst a balanced training routine is important for overall balanced progression in the gym, the 6 pack often gets a lot of attention due to its wide appeal. A well defined midsection is often displayed on health and fitness magazines and portrays optimum strength and fitness for both males and females. Of course, we should not overly focus on the midsection while neglecting other sections of the body, and we should also realise the role cardiovascular exercise and dietary intake play when aiming to achieve an aesthetically pleasing midsection. If everything else is in place, the following six exercises will…

Bodybuilding is all about pushing the Body to its normal limits. This piece intends to shine a light on the potentially dreadful outcomes when a female bodybuilder decides to obtain things away from what most might sensibly call “the norm”. Colette Guimond These bodybuilders uses the steroids for improving their body, but these medicine have some side effects for female bodybuilders. Bodybuilders do physical exercise and use medicines to increase their body and their muscles. Stephanie Kessler Kim Harris Christine Roth Rosemary Jennings Dayana Cadeau Dianne Solomons Eulalia Santos Jaslyn Hewitt Nicole Bass