Get a body like Rocky

If you talk to most men about how to achieve the body of their dreams you will most likely hear two exercises mentioned over and over: “bench press” and “bicep curls”. You can always spot the proponents of this workout in the gym as they are the ones with big arms and chests but skinny legs and still carrying a bit too much body fat!

So how can Rocky help you with your fitness goals? Well, if you watch him work-out in any of his films (yes, I know it’s not real life!) you won’t see him do any real body building – no machines,  no isolation movements like bicep curls or tricep kickbacks.  No leg curls, no leg extensions. Those isolation type movements are great for putting the finishing touches to an already fine physique but they are not good for gaining the power and strength you need when you are starting out – you need to build a solid base first.

Rocky gets back to basics – he uses functional and compound movements. He uses lifts like cleans, jerks, and snatches to generate power from the ground up. These lifts are difficult to get right but a good personal trainer will get your technique correct in no time at all. However, always start with a weight you know you can lift or you can seriously injure yourself.

You can also see him using both barbells (for the clean and jerks) and kettle bells (for the snatches). In addition he uses some strongman training: he’s hitting tires with a sledgehammer, doing weighted pull-ups and barrel lifting. This type of training can be replicated in the gym for your benefit. Again, a personal trainer can point you in the right direction.

If you are serious about your training and want more than big biceps then you absolutely have to get to know full body lifts like the clean and jerk and the snatch.  It matters not if you use kettle bells or barbells or even dumbbells and sandbags, this type of training will build the base for a body you can be proud of.  To learn more about this method of training and how you can apply it to your workouts for great results call one of our weightlifting experts on 02089603655 and they can either create a unique workout plan for you or personal train you in one of our Personal training studios.  Please also fill out our online consultation form so we can get all the details we need to construct your plan.

Written by Charles Collard

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