1.Don’t rush right in: Do your research, figure out what pace will be right for you. When you’re starting out, it’s better to do a little less and allow your body to adapt to the exercises, rather than trying to bench press more than Ronnie Coleman in your first week.

2.Ask lots of questions: Whether you’re looking for bodybuilding tips on Google, or you want to ask friends, professional bodybuilders what’s best: Make sure you DO ask questions. People with experience can help you avoid pitfalls such as poor diet, bad technique, useless exercises.

3.Eat healthy: Pizza pockets and Big Macs sure taste great, but they are full of empty calories. Natural fruits, vegetables and meats prepared with low-fat oil or on the barbeque are healthy for you. Processed foods have been scientifically proven to make us lazy and kill our concentration — which is essential for meeting your bodybuilding goals.

4.Get a partner: While it can be embarrassing to admit; some of us need external motivation to get where we want to be. If you have a choice between a bag of Doritos and your favorite sitcom, or a workout by yourself at the gym — there is a very good chance the Doritos and TV will win. If you have a partner relying on you to be there for support and a spotter, your chances of making it to your workout will double.

5.Write it down: This can be a bit of a cliche for some people. When we have trouble sticking to a routine, we’re supposed to write it down and magically get back on track. Some people will benefit from writing their goals/aspirations down, some won’t. Like any bodybuilding tips you might read…use what’s useful to you and discard the rest.

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