Strength
Body Building
Bodybuilding (or culturism) is a sports discipline to develop muscle mass, improve strength and endurance and reduce body fat through weight lifting. Bodybuilding has a mainly aesthetic purpose. The main goal of athletes is to develop very large and defined muscles and then show them off through specific poses and movements. Beyond training, the second fundamental component of bodybuilding is the dietary plan to follow.
How Bodybuilding Was Born
Modern bodybuilding was born in the early 20th century with Eugene Sandow. He was one of the first bodybuilders to perform in shows to display his muscles and strength in Europe and the USA. Between the Forties and Fifties, the popularity of this discipline began to increase: gyms specialized in weight lifting were opened and various organizations were born such as the IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness) by the Weider brothers, which since 1965 has been responsible for the Mr. Olympia competition. In the Seventies it became a global phenomenon thanks to the popularity of bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Who Is It Suitable For
Bodybuilding can be practiced by people of all ages and skill levels, but requires constant commitment and great dedication.
Benefits
Development of strength; increased endurance; increased muscle mass; reduction of body fat; improved cardiovascular health
Contraindications
Muscle injuries; muscle inflammation; overtraining;
Where to Practice Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding can be practiced in any space where the necessary equipment for training is present. The gym is therefore the most common place.
Equipment Needed
Some of the equipment needed to practice bodybuilding:
- • Dumbbells
- • Barbells
- • Isotonic machines
- • Bench
- • Weight lifting belt
- • Leg press
- • Lat machine
- • Cable Machine
- • Chest Press
