Even the most successful bodybuilders started from somewhere. They have to build a suitable base for themselves before they could reach the heights of bodybuilding success. Bodybuilding is not an overnight process; it takes a lot of time, toil and effort for the muscles to reach the mammoth proportions of the likes of Yates and Coleman. The rate of muscle growth is determined by four factors i.e. genetics, diet, discipline and consistency.

It really does not matter how fast you achieve immense muscles and it\'s not about the basic exercises either. Bodybuilding will require you to engage in training exercises like the squats, the presses and the rows but for the best results you will have to introduce variety into the regimen. The body\'s muscle groups that are considered basic are the:

Back- As a bodybuilder you will need a wide and thick back. The muscles that are present in this area are the spinal erectors and the lats (latissimus dorsi).
The shoulders- Everyone needs as big shoulderds as possible. Tjhere are three muscle heads on the delts (deltoid muscles). These heads are the rear, the side and the front. The trapezius muscles/ traps are also found in the shoulders.
The chest- This area has the upper and lower pectorals/pecs. Most people value a set of healthy abs.

Biceps and triceps- One has to make sure that the biceps are long and full. As for the triceps you will find out that they have three heads hence the name. Triceps are the most important part of strong arms. The forearms- These contain the extensor and flexor muscles.

Quadriceps and glutes- Without proportionally trained legs and a firm behind you will be incomplete as a bodybuilder.

The hamstrings- They are vital for the big and powerful legs.

Abdominals- These include the oblique muscles and the abs. they need to be well exposed and trained for strength.

The calves- They are required to be very sturdy and well shaped. The muscles here include the tibilalis, the soleus and the gastrocnemius.

Having got an idea of the basic muscles of the body it is now up to you as the bodybuilder to comprehend the various exercises that are used to train each of these muscles. The best way to start off is by engaging in a training program that will run for six days in a week. You should be dedicated enough to persevere through this training even when the body is really in pain and discomfort as a result of the training. Ensure that the most time spent in one session is a maximum of one and a half hours. The last day of the week should be reserved for resting.

When you are just starting off it is really hard because you can take long before you start observing a change. Always be patient and dedicated enough to train in good form so as to enhance the likelihood of your success. There will be no more greater satisfaction than when you finally start seeing the development of muscle in all the body parts that you train.