Perform like an athlete.

So most times when a bodybuilder hits the gym the only thing on their minds is how they can make more gains for a specific muscle group. After all that’s the whole point behind bodybuilding in the first place. But though building mass is of great importance, there are other factors that a bodybuilder should take into account. Besides constructing massive muscle, becoming a better athlete should also be on a bodybuilder’s agenda. How should that be done? By focusing on conditioning of course.

When we see professional bodybuilders take to the stage judges and fans alike are always scrutinizing the conditioning of the athletes. If a bodybuilder is sucking wind on stage then their presentation ends up being completely compromised. Even if you’re a bodybuilder who doesn’t plan on taking to the stage, conditioning is certainly something that should be apart of your routine. There’s a reason why HIIT is so widely accepted by bodybuilders and fitness trainers. It ramps up your heart rate and metabolism to burn fat, but it also gives you a cardiac boost to boot.

So how exactly should you go about getting into superior condition as a bodybuilder or strength athlete? For starters you’re going to want to evaluate your training methods and split. Once all that is organized it’s all about pushing yourself in he right way. Maryland’s strongest man Brian Alsruhe is a strength athlete with a ton of knowledge that can be applicable to many different kinds of sports and endeavors, including bodybuilding. Check out the video below as the strongman athlete dishes the details on how conditioning can completely change your game.

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