Weight Lifting Routines - Does it cause baldness?

Hi all ,welcome back to Weight Lifting Routines....

Today I happened to come across a rather interesting article about some British scientists who have being carrying out tests that they say links Weight Lifting with going bald!!!!!

I didnt like the sound of that so I read on..........

British scientists say lifting weights can cause baldness.

That's because weight training increases testosterone levels immediately after a session, rising 25 percent after 45 minutes, The Sun reported. About 30 minutes later, testosterone levels drop as the hormone is converted to dihydrotestosterone or DHT, which shrinks hair follicles and roots.

"We have seen an increase in men in their 20s and 30s who regularly circuit train," Rogers Medical Group, a practice specializing in hair transplants, said in a statement. "There's no doubt it is often a factor in hair loss."

It has to be said that I have been Weight Lifting for many years and my hair is goin nowhere....trust me!!!

For the full article Click Here

Until next time.

Paul

Weight Lifting Routines - Tricep Exercise

Hi all,

I seem to have a steady internet connection tonight so I wanted to quickly show you a cool Weight Lifting Routine that gives the triceps a good workout....

I love my triceps to bulge through my t shirts which is why arm excercises are my favourite workouts to do down the gym.

I've found this cool video online that guides you through a top tricep work out as well as showing the correct form from he begginning. Its very easy to get into bad habits so have a look and take note!....

Click Here

Thanks for the video Expert Village.

Until next time........

Paul

Weight Lifting Routines - For Women...

Hi all,

Sorry I havent written for a couple of days, I've been having internet issues again! I've been spending most evenings on the phone to my ISP trying to get an internet connection that i'm paying my hard earned cash for!!

Any way today I have actually managed to connect for more than 2 mins so thought i'd write a quick post.

Today I am going to talk about some Weight Lifting Routines for women.

You can use these routines for either for putting on muscle or reducing fat, either way they are great routines that will give some great visual results if done regularly and you also incorporate a healthy balanced diet.

When you first enter the gym, you will want to go straight for a bench in front of the dumbbells. Put the back up slightly, around 20 degrees. It should be at its lowest incline. Grab a set of dumbbells and sit down, resting the dumbbells on your knees. When you're ready to begin, with each leg, kick the dumbbells up in the air as you lie back. Keep your shoulders cocked out and push the weights straight up. Do this for 10 repetitions. Take a 60 second break and repeat the process 2 more times.

Next, on the same bench, take the inclined back and make it flat. Grab a set of dumbbells and put them on the floor, one on each side. Start by putting your right knee on the end of the bench and bend over and put your right hand to balance yourself. Keep your back straight and with your left hand pick up the dumbbell. Lift it all the way to your chest and back down again. Do this 10 times and than switch to your other arm. Take a 60 second break and repeat the process 2 more times.

Finally, you can leave the bench and stand in front of the dumbbells. Grab a set and hold the weights at your side. Keep your back straight and start bending your knees. Lower your body until you're at the position of sitting in a chair. Stand up straight again. Do this for a total of 10 times and take a 60 second break. Repeat the process 2 more times.

With these Weight Lifting Routines for women you'll be in shape in no time. There is no need to fear if you'll put on muscle because you need a very special and heavy diet. Just keep doing this and your metabolism will go up, as well as the amount of calories you burn.

Thanks a lot for this great article Elle.

Speak to you soon.

Paul

Weight Lifting Routines - Bicep Curl Video

Hi all,

Today I have a cool video about Dumbbell Biceps Curl. It shows you the correct way to do this excercise, not only helping you to get the full benefit but also to stop you injuring yourself.

Have a look and make sure you are using this method and avoid time consuming injuries that can simply put you back weeks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZawrdYA0WXU

This is a great video, have a look....

See you next time....

Paul

A Really Cool Sample Weight Lifting Routine and Warm Up...

Hi all,

Today I have come across a cool article that I found online. Warm ups can be considered to be a very important part of any work out especially when you are trying to stretch and build muscle quickly and healthily.

I'm also always on the look out for new Weight Lifting Routines as like any routine thay can become boring and eventually lead you to lose interest. I found this warm up and sample routine online and found it to be a good read.

Thanks to the author for this great article.....

Sample Routines

All sets are done to failure, meaning done until your muscles fail to be able to perform that exercise using proper form. Keep track of what you do each week. You should lift five more pounds weekly. Muscle gain is done by progression; if you cannot progressively increase your weight weekly then you need to increase the number of reps you perform.

Warm-up
- Start with a 5 minute run on the treadmill to get your blood pumping
- Set 1 of main exercise at 50% of weight x 10 reps
- Set 2 of main exercise at 60% weight x 6 reps
- Set 3 of main exercise at 70% weight x 4 reps
- Set 4 of main exercise at 80% weight x 2 reps
- Set 5 of main exercise at 90% weight x 1 rep

Monday (legs and abs)
- Warm-up (see above)
- Squats: 5-7 reps, 5-8 sets
- Leg Curls: 5-7 reps, 5-8 sets
- Calf Raises: 10-12 reps, 2-4 sets
- Abdominal Crunches: 10-12 reps, 2-4 sets

Wednesday (chest, shoulder and triceps)
- Warm-up (see above)
- Flat Barbell Bench Press: 5-7 reps, 5-8 sets
- Incline Dumbbell Press: 5-7 reps, 5-8 sets
- Lateral Raises: 5-7 reps, 2-4 sets
- Barbell Shoulder Press; 5-7 reps, 2-4 sets
- Bench Dips: 5-7 reps, 2-4 sets
- Triceps Pull downs: 5-7 reps, 2-4 sets

Friday (back, biceps and forearms)
- Warm-up (see above)
- Dead lifts: 5-7 reps, 2-4 sets
- Standing Barbell Curls: 5-7 reps, 2-4 sets
- Seated Dumbbell Curls: 5-7 reps, 2-4 sets
- Wrist Curls: 10-12 reps, 2-4 sets

Have a go at this routine and see how you get on. I tried a few of the excercises last night and enjoyed doing a different Weight Lifting Routine for a change!!

Until next time..........

Weight Lifting Routines - Cool Shoulder Workout Video

Hi all,

Over the past couple of days I've been having a good look about both online and in publications I have around my house and been collecting snippets of quality information that is worth passing on to my readers.

In the last post I gave you a few Weight Lifting Routines that would get you started and give you an idea of the sort of routines I use and will be sharing with you on this blog.

My next routine is a Great shoulder work out that I have found online and is really cool because its an easy to follow video.

Go take a look and have a go at doing a few sets

Click Here

I hope you enjoy the video, its very well presented.....thanks a lot bad959fl

Until next time..............

What a great start!!!

Well that was a great start to The Weight Lifting Routines Blog!

There I was saying I'm going to write every day and within 2 mins of pressing the publish button on my very first post my internet went down for a day and a half!

So I would like to apologise for that.

Today I have been trying to get organised and have been putting together some good information that I can post over the coming days.

For todays post I have a few cool starter routines for you to try out.

I'm going to share with you some Weight Lifting Routines that really work. They can help you lose weight, put on muscle and even help raise your metabolism. These exercises are great even for a fun and challenging day at the gym.

Excercise 1: Dumbbell Bench Press on a Ball: This can be a very hard exercise at first since you're going to balance yourself on a ball, but can be very effective. The idea is to lie back and have your upper back supported by the ball and doing a regular dumbbell bench press. Since your body is forced to balance on the ball, more of your muscles will end being used during this exercise.

Excercise 2 : Seated Squats: This is an exercise that can help increase your squats. It's a little different, but you're going to stack up blocks or heavy mats at the gym so you can sit down with the weight of a regular squat. You're going to start from the sitting position and push yourself up. This will help work those muscles that are used when you're very low in a squat. This is very tough to do, but definitely worth the effort.

This is a great article written by Charles Nash.

Thanks a lot Charles.

For the full article click here

Over the coming days I'm hoping to get more structure to the blog so please bear with me!!!

Until next time......

Welcome to Weight Lifting Routines!!

Welcome to my Weight Lifting Routines blog.

My name is Paul Carey and I have been weight training for over 15 years and have always tried to stay in shape.

After looking online I noticed how few weight lifting websites there are with useful information on so I decided to use my experience and start my own blog including diets, weight lifting routines and other body building resources.

I will hopefully be adding articles and content every day so please do come back regularly to see whats going on.

I'd really like your input and help with the blog to make it a cool place to hang out and share ideas about weight lifting. I welcome people adding their views and opinions and am really looking forward to getting this blog up and running.

Nice to meet you and welcome to Weight Lifting Routines!!!

Paul