By: Dean Goudie

Many people believe that bodybuilding isn't a science. They believe it can be made simple and just going to the gym is sufficient to build the dream body. Well in my opinion this couldn't be much farther from the truth, and here's why:

Weightlifting Is Not Simple

Weightlifting alone isn't simple. Sure you can walk in the gym whenever you want and do whatever you want. But how badly do you really want results? Want them as quickly as possible?

Then you'd better figure out how many sets will work for you, you'd better know which exercises work the correct part of the muscle the correct way and which exercises just don't do it for you. You must be ready to feel the burn and then push on 1 rep more when you know you can't possibly lift anymore.

By: Jonathan Stehlik

Being part of the human culture, we all belong to various groups and organizations that reflect our personal beliefs and ideas. They give us a sense of identity and belonging. My group is the bodybuilding subculture. We can be found congregating in weight filled buildings and conversing on the internet about the latest training and nutrition information. As a group we want more out of life and are not complacent with the conformity around us. We want to stand apart from the world and are never satisfied.

Our Background

We come from many backgrounds. We are rich, poor, black, and white. Neither race nor social status matters. We might not have anything in common except for the ideals of continuous self improvement and using weights as a tool to drive us towards our goal. We design nutritional diets and bodybuilding routines that are mere hobbies as most believe, but a lifestyle that affects us everyday.

2009 Tampa Bay Pro Show

Mens Bodybuilding

1. Dennis James

2. Fouad Abiad
3. Ben Pakulski

4. Bill Wilmore
5. Ben White

6. Tarek Elsetouhi
7. Leo Ingram
8. Johnnie Jackson
9. Frank McGrath
10. Marcus Haley