Dana Linn Bailey is one of the most crafty and resourceful talents to come from the sport of bodybuilding. In her latest effort, she revealed her three tried-and-true tips for building muscle with lighter weights.
“You can use these techniques on a variety of different exercises. So if you train at home and are limited on dumbbells, you can make lighter weights not only feel heavier but make them work for you. Add some of these into your training and spice things up and more time under tension,” shares Bailey.
As the inaugural Women’s Physique Olympia champion, Dana Linn Bailey was a trailblazer of the IFBB Pro League, especially for aspiring athletes. Her feminine features combined with capped shoulders, a tight waist, and impressive muscularity quickly turned her into a beloved star in the fitness sector.
Whether she is transforming her physique or discussing her decision to step away from the sport, Bailey’s relatable personality and high energy levels make her workout demonstrations all the more intriguing. If building muscle using lighter weights is on your to-do list, look no further as DLB has three tips to help you grow your physique.
Dana Linn Bailey Shares 3 Simple and Effective Tips for Building Bigger Muscles Without Using Heavy Weight
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Check out DLB’s three tips below:
- One and a half reps
- Use alternating Iso-holds
- Use resistance bands
According to Dana Linn Bailey, lifters can build bigger muscles with more time under tension using one and a half reps.
“Here’s three tips on how to get bigger muscles with lighter weight. First one, one and a half reps, you’re going to go all the way up. Come down half, all the way back up, all the way down. More time under tension.”
In addition, she advocated for alternating isolateral holds, which also accumulate time under tension for the lifter. Bailey also encouraged others to incorporate resistance bands into their workouts, a technique she relies on often.
“Next one, alternating iso-holds. You’re going to hold one side as the other one rests. Again, more time under tension. Add a resistance band. This is going to create tension all the way throughout the movement, especially at the top,” DLB shared.
Always up for a challenge, Dana Linn Bailey likes to test herself with a range of different exercises and training variations. Of late, she executed a Sam Sulek-style workout, where she focused on growing her back while executing reps with intensity and more weight. Taking a closer look at his popularity, DLB compared Sulek’s fanbase to that of the late Rich Piana’s and Bostin Loyd’s.
Having maintained an incredible physique for decades, Dana Linn Bailey continues to challenge herself inside and outside of the gym. Feel free to try her latest tips for building bigger muscles with lighter weights!
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