The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding

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Get the body you have always dreamed of with help from Gold's Gym

Do you dream of becoming the next Mr. or Ms. Universe? Or maybe you'd just like to replace some of that unsightly fat with lean, shapely muscle. No matter what your fitness goals, age, or physical condition, The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding gets you on track with what you need to know to create a weightlifting regimen that's right for you.

Designed to inspire beginners and keep them motivated while providing a solid foundation on which to build, it offers a sound systematic approach to realizing your muscular potentials through proper weightlifting technique. You'll learn:

• Bodybuilding fundamentals, such as proper form and optimum number of sets and reps
• Specialized routines for building pecs, abs, biceps, shoulders, glutes, thighs, and all the important muscle groups
• How to eat right in order to feel great, stay healthy, and get the biggest bang for the weightlifting buck
• Important mental aspects of bodybuilding, including tips on how to stay focused and motivated for maximum results
• How to prepare for and compete in bodybuilding contests

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Your First Routines
• Nutrition
• Intermediate Chest Exercises
• Intermediate Shoulder Exercises
• Intermediate Back and Neck Exercises
• Intermediate Arm Exercises
• Intermediate Leg Exercises
• The Role of Cardiovascular Exercise
• Mental Aspects of Bodybuilding
• Preparing for Contests
• Bibliography
• Index

With the knowledge and authority of the experts at Gold's Gym in one book, this is your golden opportunity to learn bodybuilding basics from the best.

The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding