There are several bodybuilding programs available on the web. While there are some excellent programs written by bodybuilding gurus, the majority of muscle building programs on the web are nothing but scams. How do you go about separating the high quality content from the crap? Here are a few things to look out for:
1. What are the Guru's Qualifications?
a. academic credentials - Has the guru/bodybuilder ever completed a certification program or finished a degree in a field related to muscle-building? Examples: *NSCA-CPT - Personal Trainer certification by the Natural Strength and Conditioning Association *CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the Natural Strength and Conditioning Assocation *Certified Nutrition Specialist *Degrees in kinseology, sports nutrition, bachelors of science degree
b. What competitions has the bodybuilder participated in? Did he perform well? The best judge of a bodybuilder is another bodybuilder. If your guru has entered and won a content, he knows what he's talking about.
c. What reputable magazines or websites has the bodybuilder written for? The best bodybuilding gurus have written for well-known magazines and sites such Iron Magazine, Bodybuilding.com, Men's Fitness, etc. These magazines have standards and won't publish crap.
2. Are there any Before and After photos of said guru in question? Rock solid evidence that the guru's program works. Do you really want to take advice from someone who has never been through the experience? NO! Demand physical proof.
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3. Is the material for Beginners or Advanced bodybuilders? You don't want to waste your time and money researching advanced bodybuilding techniques when you've never been to a gym in your life. If you are a beginner, check if the program has clear, step-by-step, detailed instructions. You'll need them. If you're an advanced bodybuilder, check if the program has new information that you don't already know. You don't want to waste your money learning how to do a proper squat.
4. Does the program make FALSE PROMISES or provide UNREALISTIC Expectations? While we'd all like to gain 10 pounds of muscle mass in one week, lets face it - IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. If a "guru" claims that he can do this for you, hit that BACK button and go find another muscle building program, one where a guru DOESN'T LIE to you.
5. What else is included in the package? Most of the top bodybuilding programs today don't just include the instruction manual. Many will include detailed exercise programs, animations which show you exactly HOW to do an exercise like squats or deadlifts, nutritional bibles, meal plans, and bonus DVDs and/or audio cds. For example, both Vince Delmonte's No-Nonsense Muscle Building and Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat program include extra bonus gifts. It is up to you to get the best bang for your buck!
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About the Author:
Mike Plasto has been lifting for 6 years. His website, TopBodyBuildingPrograms.com, contains reviews of all the programs he has tried.
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