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Jim Clements - ArticlesJim Clements is the President and CEO of SimplyRipped.com, a company dedicated to providing you the information and tools necessary for building muscle, burning fat, and maximizing your muscle definition.
3 Sneaky Little Tricks That Can Help You Lift Heavier Weights Every WorkoutWhen it comes to building muscle it is important that you are lifting to your full potential every time you hit the gym. Those mediocre days are not going to cut it and can slow down your muscle growing process. Whether you are having a bad day or are tired from staying up too late, these three sneaky little tricks can help you get the most out of each and every visit to the gym. One Simple Exercise That Could Help You Pack On Pounds of MuscleThere are many exercises that can help you achieve huge gains in muscle mass. There is one, however, that may have a bigger impact than any other. I'm talking about the deadlift. While the deadlift may not be the most popular exercise in the gym, it is one of the most effective when it comes to gaining more muscle mass throughout your body. If you haven't included this in your workout program you could be missing out on major muscle gain. What You May Not Know About Getting Big Muscular ArmsMany guys in the gym have a tendency to do an endless amount of curls to bulk up their arms. While curls are necessary, they are only a fraction of what it takes to get big muscular arms. The good news is that a couple tweaks to your arm workout can help get bigger, better looking arms in no time. What You May Not Know About Getting Big Muscular ArmsMany guys in the gym have a tendency to do an endless amount of curls to bulk up their arms. While curls are necessary, they are only a fraction of what it takes to get big muscular arms. The good news is that a couple tweaks to your arm workout... What does it take to get ripped abs?The abdominal muscles are thought to be one of the most attractive features of the body. Unfortunately, the mid section is one of the hardest areas of the body to burn fat and build muscle and get that desirable 6 pack (or even an 8 pack). So what does it take to get that head-turning belly? Massive motivation to gain muscle mass!You can have the perfect workout program, the perfect diet, and the best personal trainer in the industry - but nothing happens if you don't show up. So what's the trick? How do you keep yourself motivated enough to keep showing up at the gym to gain muscle mass? Nutrition Basics for Gaining Muscle MassWith any effective muscle building program should be a diet that supports it. Of course there is a plethora of nutritional information available and it can be overwhelming to say they least. Nonetheless, if you focus on the following four major components when creating your diet plan you will be on the right track. "PICture" Yourself Gaining Muscle MassWhen it comes to gaining muscle mass there are three basic principles that you need to be aware of. If you choose to ignore them your gains will be very minimal. PIC, as in picture, is a simple little acronym I have created to make these principles easy for you to remember. The Muscle Building Power of Compound ExercisesIt's not unusual for a muscle building newbie to focus on their favorite individual muscles in the gym and work them with isolation exercises. However, much more can be achieved through a foundation of compound exercises, even for your favorite muscles. If you're looking to build a bigger physique compound exercises cannot be overlooked. What most people don't know about muscle growthIf your going to spend your time and hard earned money on building a bigger, leaner physique, I believe it is important to know not just how and when to do it but why you are doing it too. In order to know why we do specific exercises, amounts of weight, reps and sets we need to know more about muscle growth on a physiological level. Only then can we be confident with the decisions we make regarding our workouts and our diets.
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