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Setting a long-term bodybuilding goal is a serious commitment toward athletic advancement – a pledge to put up with aches, pains and adversity. Stages of physical and mental development must be conquered before any significant results can be seen – nobody but Bruce Banner blows up overnight! Four major adaptive responses are mandatory for a more muscular body: first, develop the motivation for routine exercise; second, strengthen connective tissue, cartilage and bone; third, increase mind-muscle coordination to effectively execute movements; lastly, encourage enhanced mental toughness for increasingly intense workouts. Continue reading

Building a stronger, more muscular body requires synergy between many systems. Strength athletes appreciate the need to promote a strong mind-muscle connection, since a mature neuromuscular system allows enhanced motor control for intense contractions. The muscle-bone connection is less understood but equally important. Without a strong musculoskeletal system, pulling or pushing 10 pounds would be impossible – not to mention a couple hundred!

Professional arm wrestlers provide a magnificent glance into musculoskeletal demands of intense physical activities. These athletes are highly dependent on strong bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage – to withstand the build up of internal pressure during a competition. With the roar of a cheering crowd and the lure of cash rewards, many arm wresters’ generate enough pressure to snap bones. Open fractures are not uncommon. Technique and arm strength play major rolls in winning, but frail bones can abruptly terminate a gridlock. In bodybuilding, flimsy bones can lead to premature failure during heavy exercises – perhaps severe injury. Continue reading