Taking a Bottom Up Approach to Workouts
Posted by admin on July 31, 2008
Many people struggle when doing bodybuilding workouts to develop a routine that suits their energy level. Sometimes, you feel anxious to get to a certain element of your workout, want to focus on a particular area in your routine, or simply are tired and want to skip to the hardest parts to get those done while missing the intermediate steps between the highlights of your routine. For those who struggle with this problem, taking a bottom up approach can streamline your routine and give you a template to work from.
Many people in bodybuilding find that starting with lower body workouts, then moving to the core, and finally to the upper body and arms can be a great way to not only get the entire workout done in an orderly manner, but also build endurance over time. As the lower body becomes more fatigued, it takes more endurance to continue onwards to the other elements of your workout. Additionally, by working your upper body last, you develop the endurance to lift and change weights for your lower and mid body workouts, as well as transition to the upper body exercises and complete those last. As an added bonus, ending on the upper body tends to break the monotony of the workout, which increases your likelihood of sticking with the routine.
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