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Bodybuilding Photography Tips by Pro Fitness Photographer Maxwell Alexander

Bodybuilding isn’t just about the physical aspect of the sport, it’s also about documenting your progress and keeping a record of your journey to be proud of. Whether you’re thinking about taking up bodybuilding or you’re a seasoned veteran, knowing how to pose and shoot photos of yourself can help motivate you to keep going and help others get interested in your progress. Here are some tips on how to take bodybuilding photos that capture your hard work and make you look like a pro. How to stay motivated One of my favorite quotes is by Abraham Lincoln. He said, […]

Building Your Body Naturally – Natural Bodybuilding 101 with Coach Maxwell Alexander

A bodybuilder can use a variety of supplements to grow muscles quickly, but many of these substances are synthetic, like steroids. With natural bodybuilding, artificial substances are not used to gain quick muscles. Bodybuilding supplements can still be used since many are natural. Essentially, it means not using man-made chemicals or steroids to build body mass. A very strong stance has been taken by the bodybuilding industry against the use of artificial and illegal substances – especially during competitions. In fact, natural bodybuilders can even compete in their own contests to keep the game fair. Before participants are allowed to […]

How to Create a Custom Bodybuilding Program – Bodybuilding 101 with Coach Maxwell Alexander

What makes an effective bodybuilding program? Well, it’s not all about just lifting weights. A good and efficient bodybuilding program will encompass various parts of the body as well as good nutrition and lifestyle habits. What do you need to know to make a good bodybuilding program? Actually, you need to know a lot! How to Create a Custom Bodybuilding Program – Bodybuilding 101 with Coach Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, ISSA Certified Bodybuilding Coach – Fitness and Bodybuilding Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York First and foremost, you need to pay attention to what your […]

Bodybuilding Supplements Review – Bodybuilding 101 with Maxwell Alexander

When you are involved in the sport of bodybuilding, taking supplements can help you hone your body to new levels. There are literally hundreds of bodybuilding supplements on the market you can choose from. The choices can be confusing. A bodybuilding supplement review can help you make the choice about which one is right for you. Bodybuilding Supplements Review – Bodybuilding 101 with Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, Certified Bodybuilding Coach, Certified Sports Nutritionist There are lots of different supplements you can use depending on your bodybuilding goals. Which one you choose to take makes a difference […]

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Bodybuilding Equipment – Bodybuilding 101 with Maxwell Alexander

Generally, people think of bodybuilding equipment as weight machines. While weight machines are some of the best ways to work specific muscle groups, there is still a lot of other bodybuilding equipment you can use to help tone and work your muscles to their fullest potential. Of course, you will want to have some type of weights to help you with your bodybuilding goals. A stable weight bench and some barbells as well as dumbbells will help you workout at home. If you’re not able to get to a gym, having these types of weights at home will contribute to […]

Bodybuilding Exercises – Bodybuilding 101 with Maxwell Alexander

In a bodybuilding program, the exercises that you do can make all the difference between an effective program and one that won’t do much good. The good thing is that there are many, many bodybuilding exercises you can incorporate into your workout that will help grow your muscles and keep you fit and trim. Bodybuilding Exercises – Bodybuilding 101 with Maxwell Alexander, MA, BFA, ISSA Certified Elite Fitness Trainer, Bodybuilding and Sports Nutrition Coach, Fitness Photographer (Duncan Avenue Studios, New York) For big legs, you’ll want to do a lot of barbell squats and dead lifts. The resistance you are […]

Professional Bodybuilding Photography by Maxwell Alexander

If you are serious about bodybuilding, you will want to have photos that document your progress down the road towards having a beautifully sculpted body. When you are able to have a progression of photography that will show your bodybuilding journey, you could possibly motivate others to go down the same path you have taken. You may want to start out by looking at photos of bodybuilding phenomenon who are already where you want to be. You can find some great photos of body specimens at a variety of websites. Check out my gallery of bodybuilding motivation photo prints on canvas […]