Build Muscle, Burn Fat
A Beginners Guide to the Science of Strength Training
Barrett Hundman
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
We all want to be the strongest and be the best at what we do. For some men, this means showing off our physical prowess at every available opportunity. For me, I realized the importance of being physically fit and strong when I was asked to move some heavy boxes for my wife one hot summer day. I thought I could be superman and carry them all at once, but I found myself embarrassingly out of touch and way behind where I should have been physically. I dropped the boxes on the ground and decided to move them one at a time. I hoped no one had seen my cringeworthy antics. It was at this moment that I decided I need to avoid such embarrassing moments in the future. One could say that my journey to physical fitness started here. My condition just wasnt what I wanted it to be, and I knew that I had to change something. I just wasnt sure what needed to change. Then, I started doing research into the fundamental concepts that make up strength training, and I began to learn about how muscles worked and the best way to develop them. I was ready to get the body I deserved.
Understanding how to build muscle starts with understanding how your body works. Many people dont, and this is why they dont reach their strength training goals.
We understand that youve been sweating and straining for months, but youre just not seeing any significant muscular development. You try and try, and you work out every day without fail, but those biceps are still extremely underdeveloped. You dont fully understand the best course of training because you dont understand or havent discovered what exercises work best for you. Everyone is different and everyones body responds to training differently.
What youre about to learn will change the way you work out because it will help you to structure your training so that it works for you. Youre going to finally grasp the core concepts of a proper workout, because youre going to understand how your body works. You wont waste your time on exercises that arent taking you anywhere. Youll be able to put all your effort into the right kinds of training that works for you.
First, well examine the foundational knowledge you need in order to really understand strength training in a more effective light. This means going over the history of the practice and showing where it began.
Next, well turn our attention to the muscles themselves. How do they work? What affects them, and how can we begin to get the most out of our strength training workouts?
After that, we will examine the nature of what core strength means. This section will cover the risk of strength training and how to optimize your workout so that you reduce this risk of injury.
Then, well examine each of the core components of the body: chest, legs, arms, and back. By examining each of these critical body parts in detail, youre going to be able to tailor your workout to suit your needs and goals.
Finally, well tie it all together. What does the perfect workout look like? This is the key question we all want answered.
Overall, youre going to learn about how your body works in a completely new and refreshing way. Youre going to grow and develop in your understanding of how-to workout, and youre going to grow stronger as a result, both in mind and body.
About the Author
Barrett Hundman was born in Germany and immigrated to the US during his childhood. While he was there, he grew up idolizing the likes of Arnie and similar figures. He too wanted the ripped physique of these men. He was amazed at the capability of the human body and decided that when he grew up, he wanted to test the limits of this capability. His knowledge is not only practical but highly theoretical. His background in kinesiology, sports medicine, nutrition makes him the perfect guide for your journey. He has a passion to see others, such as yourself, reach their dream of achieving the body that they desire. Through building a better body for yourself, youre growing your stature and self-confidence. Barrett is passionate about sharing his knowledge with you, whether youre a novice or a seasoned pro. His desire is to reach out to others who have been where he has been. Weve all been down and unmotivated. It is at times like these that we need someone to reach out to us and pull us up. Barret Hundman is that man. He understands your struggles. Today, make the decision to change your life through changing your workout. There is always something to be learned, no matter how much you think you know.
Chapter 1: History and Basics
Taking up strength training doesnt mean youll wind up looking like a bodybuilder. Not many individuals who perform strength training on a regular basis use weights at all. While there is, however, a huge history around bodybuilding and strength training as a unit, which well get into, there are benefits to this type of workout that go beyond just the visually impressive and reach into the scope of longevity and performance. There are, in fact, some health benefits of strength training that no other type of workout can deliver as effectively or efficiently.
This isnt to say that strength trainingbe it calisthenic, bodyweight, or all different types of liftingis the only exercise youll ever need again. This is to give you an overall view of what strength training is and what its not. In this chapter, well breach the surface of strength training fundamentals for you to familiarize yourself with; if youre not already.