Workouts

Why let the men have all the fun in the gym? Females can also create sculpted bodies and toned muscles. This training guide was made to encourage women to either start their fitness journey or take it to a whole new level. If this sounds like you, here’s a women’s workout plan for you to follow. Why Start Weight Training If you are going to the gym to maintain your feminine form, you might wonder why you need to start lifting weights. After all, you don’t want to have huge hulking muscles. Don’t worry, due to hormonal differences between the… Read More »

If you are at the start of your training journey, it can sometimes feel intimidating. There are lots of specialized pieces of equipment. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and think that you are out of your depth. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be the case. With a few basic exercise tips, you should have the confidence to expand your workout repertoire. Here are the things you need to know to start building your ideal body. Start Weight Training This is an area that many women are hesitant to take on. They don’t want to gain huge muscles, leaving them looking… Read More »

Everyone wants to have a glistening six pack. But getting this result can often be harder than it looks. It takes dedication and time. It also requires you to use the right mix of exercises.  Here are some of the best activities that are designed to target your core. Pallof Press This is a simple, yet challenging, exercise. You will need to hold a cable in front of your body, keeping your arms straight. This exercise works by your abs to stabilize you, resisting the forces pulling you to the side. Not only will build ab muscle, but you will… Read More »

Working out your shoulder muscles is about more than looking good in the mirror. It’s also about preventing future injuries. Almost every upper exercise will put some pressure on the muscles in your shoulders. So, before you start lifting heavy weights, it’s a good idea to start working out your shoulders. The good news is that there are plenty of exercises that will allow you to strengthen this area. Let’s look at some of the most popular options and how you execute them. Push-Press The first exercise that you can try is the push-press. This is a relatively simple procedure.… Read More »

The question of reps versus weight is something that many people want to know. It’s important because it can have real-world consequences regarding what kind of gains you see and how quickly you see them too. Fortunately, there’s an answer to this age-old question but it’s not as simple as one or the other. As with most questions of fitness, it depends on a variety of factors. Should you do more reps or more weight? Keep reading to find out. 1. The Dreaded Plateau The first thing to consider before you even think about more sets or more reps is the issue… Read More »

If you are serious about working out, you should use the five-day split. This system has been used by some of the best bodybuilders in the world for a reason because it works. You can target a different set of muscles each day. This allows you to work harder, doing more damage, so you’ll be able to get plenty of growth. However, it will need you to spend most of the week in the gym to see results. If this is a commitment that you are willing to make, here is how you can design the optimal five-day split.  … Read More »

Only 17.5% of American women meet the aerobic and strength-training requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Regular exercise can lower blood pressure, reduce your cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease, prevent diabetes, and improve movement and cognitive function. But, do we really need to lift weights? Female bodybuilders are often stereotyped as bulky, masculine, and tough. Do all women who lift look this way? What can weight-lifting do for you? Let’s take a look at some misconceptions. 1. Myth # 1: Women Only Need Aerobic Exercise We all know that regular aerobic exercise can help you live longer… Read More »

Skull crushers, also known as lying triceps extensions and French extensions or French presses are great workouts for building up triceps. It is not a beginner exercise but more for the intermediate bodybuilder.  It uses the barbell or the dumbbells or a weight bench as the type of equipment and is performed while lying down on the bench flat on your back.  This isolation exercise is performed overhead while you lay down and works to build the muscles in the upper arm known as the triceps muscles.  This workout has the nickname “skull crusher” because if this exercise is performed incorrectly or with improper form the… Read More »

The end of summer is a perfect time to focus on cross-training workouts that help you make the most of the great outdoors. The benefits of cross training are outlined below, along with some great ways to get active and conquer new fitness challenges. Benefits of Cross Training Especially if you are preparing for competition it is important to focus the bulk of your time on preparing for your specific event. The key is to not overdo it. Cross training can help you avoid overuse injuries and introduce variety to keep interest and motivation to exercise high. Another really important… Read More »

The world of bodybuilding isn’t exclusively for men, as some people might believe. There is a whole world of woman’s competitions out there, with female bodybuilders around the world giving the men a run for their money. Here at CrazyMass, we love to see a woman achieve those bodybuilding goals, so we put together a list of our top tips to help you achieve them. Read on to find out how you could be building that dream body faster. Female Bodybuilding – Our Top Tips for Warrior Goddesses Tip #1 – It’s all about balance Female bodybuilders have less testosterone… Read More »