Become a Certified
Bodybuilding specialist coach
* 20 Credits *
Build Your Legacy In Fitness !
How It Works
What You'll Learn From This Course
◼️ Understand how the principles of muscle anatomy,kinesiology, and biomechanics apply to program design
◼️ Identify resistance training strategies and modalities that can be used to optimize muscle hypertrophy and strength
◼️ Analyze the pros and cons of various aerobic strategies as they relate to an individual bodybuilder’s goals
◼️ Identify the factors that contribute to muscle hypertrophy
◼️ Identify the causes of overtraining and injury
◼️ Describe exercises intended to increase strength and hypertrophy
◼️ Apply the principles of basic nutrition and supplementation as they pertain to athletes’ health and fitness goals
◼️ Understand how ergogenic aids can be used to improve performance and the health risks that they present
◼️ Identity the sports psychology strategies and techniques that assist athletes in achieving the mental preparedness necessary for optimal performance in bodybuilding
COURSE CONTENTS
It’s All About the Muscle
Muscle Structure and Function
Connective Tissue
Nervous System: The Mind and Body Link
Fundamental Movements of Major Body Segments
Movement Planes and Axes
Musculoskeletal Movement
The Principle of Levers
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Get Big: Train Big Lifts
Hormonal Response to Heavy Core Lifts
Exercise Selection
Top Ten Exercises for Legs
Top Ten Exercises for Chest
Top Ten Exercises for Arms
Top Ten Exercises for the Back
Top Ten Exercises for Shoulders
Exercises for Abs, Calves, and Neck
Bands for Powerlifting
Using Bands and Chains
Crucial Points about Bands and Chains
Bands and Chains Improve Strength Curve
Bands and Chains for More than Core Movements
Stretch Movements
Contracted Exercises
Interval Conditioning
Flexibility Assessment
Inflexibility and Injury Potential
Specificity and Flexibility
Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Periodization of Stretching
Types
The Warm-up
Stretching Routines
Assessments for Bodybuilders
Benefits of Testing
Testing Procedures
Testing Problems and Concerns
Testing for Limit Strength
Comparing Strength Across All Bodyweights
Body Composition Testing
Types of Periodization
ABC Bodybuilding Periodization Model
Review of the Granddaddy Laws
Fitness Fatigue Model
Avoiding Overtraining and Overreaching
Creating a Periodized Program
Sequence of Training
Foundational Training
Bulking/Hypertrophy Training
Competition Prep/Cutting
Muscle Shaping
Stressing Different Muscle Parts
Isolation Exercises
Improving Symmetry and Lagging Body Parts
Increased Frequency
Working Origin and Insertion
Set Your Priorities
Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone
BOSU Ball and Stability Ball Training
Split System Training
Superset
Giant Sets
Rest-Pause Method
Drop Sets
EuroBlast Training
Staggered Sets
Traditional Pyramiding
Pre-Exhaustion Training
Post-Exhaustion Training
German Volume Training
20-Rep Breathing Squats
Forced Reps
Negatives (Eccentric Training)
Partial Reps
DC Training
Peak Contraction Training
Weider System/Principles
Heavy-Duty Training
Peripheral Heart Action Training
Circuit Training
Time under Tension (TUT) Training
Tempo Training
Powerbuilding
Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT)
Muscle Priority Training
Cheating Exercises
Periodization Training
Essential Nutrients
Macronutrients
Which supplements do you need?
Drugs in Bodybuilding
Individual Differences
Stressors
High-Frequency Fatigue (Electromechanical Fatigue)
Low-Frequency Fatigue (Mechanico-Metabolic Fatigue)
Long-Term Fatigue
Nutrition and Supplementation
Deloads for Bodybuilding
Sleeping
Further Expediting Recovery
Exercise
Injury Prevention
Bodybuilding versus Traditional Sports
Premium Resources and Expert Support
This online handy reference guide walks you through the course unit-by-unit, allowing you to gain a better understanding of personal trainer concepts.
The practice exam and quizzes test your understanding of the materials; so while you’re reading you’re preparing for the exam at the same time.
ISSA and Hyperstrike provide you with an exclusive online exercise lab with over 250 animated exercises. 3D animation and three different angles ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze!
ISSA Master Trainers are online and ready for your questions anytime. Post your questions and receive guidance from both our on-staff personal training experts and the worldwide ISSA community.
Receive unlimited support from our teams of dedicated advisers. Our on-staff experts will guide you through passing your personal trainer exam. They’ll even help you succeed in whatever health and fitness career you want to achieve!
ISSA’s certification exam solidifies your proficiency as a fitness professional. Choose a paper-and-pencil exam or utilize our secure online testing portal. One No-cost Retest (if necessary).
COURSE AUDIENCE (for whom this course can be useful)
◼️Aspiring Bodybuilding Coaches and Personal Trainers looking to establish a career in the health and fitness industry.
◼️ Individuals aiming to enhance their expertise in designing, implementing, and supervising personalized bodybuilding programs.
◼️ Those seeking reputable certifications to strengthen their professional credibility in the fitness field.
◼️ Fitness professionals striving to improve client communication and service delivery skills.
◼️ Motivated individuals committed to helping clients achieve their fitness goals and make lasting positive lifestyle changes.
Approved by the International Sports Sciences
Association (ISSA), USA.
