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My Ass Is Growing, Thanks To Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Advice
“You’ve got to be inside the muscle.”
It is no secret that Arnold Schwarzenegger, winner of the Mr. Olympia title seven times, had the physique of a god in his heyday. Sure, he admitted to using steroids. But it still takes a serious level of dedication to achieve the muscle mass and brute strength this influential man has amassed over many years.
Although I am a woman and I never, ever plan to lose my period and step on a stage in a skimpy diamond-encrusted bikini to compete professionally, I am still inspired by Arnold and the many gems he graciously shares even though he has long retired from professional body building. The passion in his voice as he recalls the steps and mindset he took into consideration as he crafted his career from crafting his body can make anyone want to give him a listen.
With that being said, in my fitness journey I’ve been noticing how I am not always targeting the muscle I intend to isolate which definitely bothers me. Of course this can be due to the fact that I am still a newbie and my body hasn’t built up a significant amount of strength. As a result, because the body moves as one unit it is expected that my other muscle groups pitch in to help the exhausted muscles I keep hammering with more reps.
