Smart Ways to Get a Smoking Hot Body

Earlier we had discussed things that one should do for maximizing the benefits of strength training exercises. Today we will point out the stuffs you need to avoid while indulging in strength training routines. Read on to know more.



• Never avoid warming up when you are executing powerlifting or weight training routines. A proper warm-up session will prepare your body for the strenuous exercises and reduce the risk of injury. Before you begin your fitness program, walk for 10-15 minutes or execute any other aerobic exercises.

• It is advised not to rush through the strength training routine. Try to lift the weights in a controlled way. Executing the fitness program slowly will help you to isolate your targeted muscles and to avoid relying on momentum for lifting weights.

• Find ways to challenge your body. Don’t repeat the same type of exercises for a long period as this may lead to boredom and your body will fail to respond quickly. Create a fitness routine that incorporates different types of exercises so that working out remains a fun, fresh and challenging experience.

• Give importance to your body and listen to it. Ignore suggestions that say that you have to do certain number of sets or reps to get the perfect biceps. Avoid overdoing the strength training routines as this may lead to injury and won’t benefit you in anyway.

Remember that to fulfill your fitness goals, you must train smarter and work harder. A positive attitude can make a real difference!

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Louie Simmons Westside Barbell

Louie Simmons is a powerlifter, strength training writer, and trainer.Simmons began training in Olympic lifting at age 12. He was first exposed to powerlifting in 1966, at a meet in Dayton, Ohio. Shortly after that meet, Louie went into the Army. After basic training, he was in the infantry but instead of Vietnam, he was sent to Berlin. He got out of the Army in 1969.



Simmons is the owner and trainer of the legendary Westside Barbell, located in Columbus, Ohio. Westside Barbell advocate the use of a system they call the conjugate method, based loosely on the conjugate parallel system advocated by various strength coaches in the former Soviet Union.

The training week in the Westside Barbell system typically consists of four sessions per week. Two of these sessions focus on upper body work, using the bench press as the main lift. One upper body session is used to lift maximal loads while the other is used for dynamic work using lighter loads with higher speed. The other two sessions focus on lower body work, with the squat and deadlift being the primary focus. One day per week is a maximum effort session while the other is a dynamic effort session, typically using box squats with a fast speed and lighter loads than the max effort day.

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