Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-ArginineWritten by Rick Mitchell
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that body cannot make naturally. It is found in nuts, seeds, chocolate and raisins.Arginine is used by body in execution of many important physiological processes including hormone secretion, output of growth hormone, removal of toxins from body and enhancement of immune system. It is also a precursor of nitric oxide which vasodiolates vessels in body. For this reason arginine is often used to treat conditions such as angina, high blood pressure, cardiac disease, sexual dysfunction and infertility. Recent research has also highlighted arginine's ability to scavenge free radicals, remove bad cholesterol, enhance fat metabolism and regulate salt levels. There are several reasons why arginine appeals to bodybuilders: 1. It prevents retention of water under skin thus minimizing bloating and helping to create a ripped appearance.
| | Barbell Exercises That Suit BeginnersWritten by Rick Mitchell
The aim for beginners to weight training must be to lay foundations for intensive workouts that their bodies will eventually be subjected to. Obviously successful bodybuilding involves bringing together disparate elements such as nutrition and rest but choosing right exercises is crucial. In this article we'll outline barbell exercises that will enable new bodybuilders to develop general strength and body conditioning needed.Initially beginners should aim to complete two sets of ten to twelve reps but after a few weeks, when you have developed sufficient control and basic strength, experiment with one set of six to eight reps to failure. This will maximize your muscle growth and give you impetus to move on to next stage of development. Before long you'll find use of this single piece of equipment restricting, so later in this series of articles we'll pull together a muscle boosting program that utilizes other equipment to take you to intermediate level. In meantime, get to work with these exercises in order to get used to working your muscles.
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