WINTER BODYBUILDING

Good news. We're halfway through the winter and still have time to engage our recently gained bulk in a muscle and power training program. We've got the weight, let's use it and pretend we gained it on purpose. Anything to ease the guilt - this may even work. Stick with me.

Added pounds, though not planned or high in muscle content, always add strength to the body. An exercise routine of primary movers - squat, press, deadlift, curl - has extraordinary value in establishing structural foundation, muscle density and muscle fullness. Combined with a complimentary minor movement they go further to build classic muscle shape, separation and athletic advantage.

The human body is very smart and responds to overload on the major muscle groups by not only rebuilding them but by building to a lesser degree all the muscles of the body. This, the systemic enzyme action, provides us with great advantage and a great incentive.

Sample a basic movement training style for a change of pace, and for its muscle building worth. This is fun and formidable training for both genders and all body types. Too much muscle won't sneak up on you. Promise.

Spring, when the days stretch out consistently, we'll trim and sculpt the muscle mass we'll gain over the next 6-8 weeks.