Chances are you’ve seen their bodies; Zeus, Poseidon and other Greek gods represented in statues. They all have that well-proportioned physique that would make any guy next to them feel shy. But how do you achieve that look? Isn’t that something only genetically gifted people have?
Well not really. Anyone is capable of building muscles. It’s just that people overdo it or don’t really care about proportions. But if you’re one of those who care, then following these 5 guidelines is the right thing to do to achieve that striking physique.
Stop doing isolated exercises unless you really need them
The problem with gyms today is that you will see people doing single joint exercises (ie bicep curls) instead of compound movements (ie bench press or squats). Basically, this consumes more time and effort, resulting in tedious and stressful workouts. in addition to a weak and unbalanced general body strength.
But don’t get it wrong. Isolated exercises have their own places (eg, working with lagging parts), but if proportion is your goal, then multi-joint movements are the answer.
Perform compound exercises
Related to the first tip, why are compound movements so important?
Because in addition to building power and strength; Compound movements help develop a prominent torso along with muscular arms and legs. For example, anytime you perform pushing exercises like decline, incline, and flat bench presses, the main muscle group doing the work is your chest. But as you complete the movement, the triceps also does the work. That’s why worrying about lagging body parts like arms is useless. Well, the latter will grow as the size of the torso increases, thus building a more proportionate look. It’s no wonder why total body training is the best method.
stop obsessing over huge arms
Here’s another problem with muscle heads: the obsession with huge arms.
There is nothing wrong with having big arms. In fact, it’s one of the first things most people notice. But the proportion is better than the size. A guy with overly muscular arms and a puny chest looks pretty bad. That’s why obsessing over the upper extremities can ruin that physical pleasure to look at.
Don’t forget your legacy
Unless you don’t want to look like Johnny Bravo, remember to exercise your lower extremities. Many guys are brave enough to hide those chicken legs under their pants, which makes them uncomfortable wearing a bathing suit.
But aside from the power and impact your legs provide, building them the right way (using compound movements), also helps tone those quirky glutes, giving girls a good reason to look at you longer.
Keep it in proportion to your height
You may have achieved the ideal musculature. But if you are overdoing it and the size of the mass does not match your height, then your physique is no better than before.
If you’re short, an adequate amount of muscle size is enough to distinguish proportions. There is no need to go further. On the contrary, if you are tall, a little more mass is what you need to build the right and attractive figure.
No matter what your goal is, be it strength or size, try following these 5 tips to help you get that Greek god physique. You can choose to get bigger arms or legs at your local gym, and that’s totally fine. But always remember this: big is good, but proportioned is better.
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