Bodybuilders constantly track what muscle group they work out, what supplements to take, and what they’re eating, all of these aspects make up the core of bodybuilding. When bodybuilders step into a gym, they don’t simply pick a dumbbell and wave it around. There’s an aim when working out, and that aim is to correctly and safely activate as many muscle fibers as possible by executing an exercise, and to create micro tears in the muscles to allow room for growth. An active bodybuilder also understands the benefits of taking certain supplements. Supplements can range from fish oils and multivitamins to testosterone boosters all of which are essential in helping a bodybuilding reach his desired goal. The real hidden secret to bodybuilding however, is knowing what to consume, when to consume it and how much of it to …show more content…
Although many people don’t fully understand bodybuilding and misconstrue it to simply lifting up weights. Bodybuilders know that a lot goes into bodybuilding and maintaining the lifestyle. From understanding how proper exercise creates muscle growth, to realizing a healthy diet is the key to muscle definition and aesthetics. Camille Paglia states “Modern bodybuilding is a ritual, religion, sport, and science, awash in western chemistry, and mathematics, defying nature, it surpasses