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Return To Bodybuilding Article Archive   How To Avoid Body Building Injuries By The 'Muscle Nerd', Jeff Anderson 'Benched' as in out of the game...as in injured...as in kaput. Body building injuries lurk just around the corner, waiting to knock you out of your training regimen if you give them the chance. But hey...what can happen, right? I mean, you can lift a gazillion pounds of steel over your head. Body buildings harmless; what could go wrong, right? Well, the bad news is you could lose all your hard-earned gains and return to being Pretzel Boy or the Flabinator if you get hurt. But the good news is you can avoid most body building dangers if youre smart. Here are some important body building cautions. Follow them, and youll stay buff, tough, and never turn to fluff because you got hurt. Overtraining This is a biggie when youre into body building. Youre not some weekend warrior or New Years resolution-keeping hobbyist. Youre into the sport for real...youre serious about bulking up...and so you work hard. Every day or every three days...the same muscles, over and over. Youve gotten addicted to the 'pump' even though it doesnt mean youre actually adding muscle. Train smart! Body building follows the laws of biology. Biology says your muscles only grow in response to exertion AFTER the fact. They knit together bigger and stronger when they have a chance to rest. If you dont let them rest, they cant do their job. If they cant do their job, they rip, tear, and shred; and then its bye-bye body building dreams. Eating Like An Idiot This body building no-no can go either way. You cant expect good results when you eat like a Sasquatch in a food court. Heres a good body building diet hint: if your server asks if you want fries with that, youre eating all wrong. On the other hand, youre into body building; youre not a jockey trying to make weight. Follow a sensible and healthy diet, getting the right amount of protein, and your body will be healthy enough on the inside for it to show on the outside. Ignoring Form Flop, flop, grunt, smash. Youve seen the body building wannabes at the gym. Theyre the guys who dont realize the human body was designed to move in certain ways - and not in others. Aside from the danger you pose to everyone near you with your out-of-control weights, lack of good form is an injury waiting to happen. Learn what good form looks like and then watch yourself execute your reps in the mirrors strategically placed throughout the gym. When you start to tire, either do it right, or stop. Squeezing one more rep is foolish if youre one rep away from injury. Train smart, and youll still be body building when youre ninety. About the Author: The 'Muscle Nerd', Jeff Anderson, is a world-renowned fitness consultant and author, most noted for his cutting edge research in natural bodybuilding and fat loss. Discover the secrets to transforming YOUR body today at: http://www.musclenerdfitness.com

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