How to Build a Solid Workout Routine

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a good gym or buy equipment.

   All you really need is a barbell, a bench and some Olympic weights, so think about whether joining a gym is really necessary. , Don't make it too easy or you will be wasting your time. "I only want big arms and chest, nothing else" This is not how you will workout.
   
   Your body will be completely out of proportion, accept this now.
   
   Your workout will cover the entire body, building solid strength. , Concentrate on compound exercises which use several muscles at once; this will be faster, more effective, and more fun too. ,, When squatting bring your rear end to the floor, if you aren't doing this then you are wasting your time.
   
   Also don't do ultra slow reps, do it naturally and controlled. , use the same weight for each.
   
   Hard, boring, but effective (a lot better than pyramid)
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   Step 2: Your workout needs to be intense

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   Step 3: you only get out what you put in.

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   Step 4: Forget isolation exercises

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   Step 5: you're not a professional body builder

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   Step 6: so ignore them.

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   Step 7: Working out a muscle once a week is a bad idea

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   Step 8: you need to do it at least 2 times a week; but don't worry to much about this because a workout program based on compound exercises will prevent this.

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   Step 9: Proper form is very important.

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    Step 10: Perform reps of 6-8

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    Step 11: and about 4 sets.

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