Calum Von Moger's 5 Tips For Beginner Bodybuilders

Calum Von Moger, Australia's answer to Arnie, knows his way around a gym. So when the US-based superstar of bodybuilding dishes out advice for new gym-goers, you take a knee, pull out your notepad and listen.

Moger, who's currently starring in bodybuilding film Bigger as Schwarzenegger, has had a rough time of late, with a spate of injuries hindering his training. With a DVT scare earlier in the year, followed by a torn bicep, the main man of bodybuilding has shown another dimension to his strength and resilience. It's most likely these setbacks, and his positive attitude towards getting back to his physical best, that has spurred self-reflection about his roots, and where his bodybuilding journey started.

From day one that I set out to fulfill my dreams I have been faced with challenges and hardship. But not one has ever been hard enough that I couldn't get through.. Life doesn't get any easier, so you have to become stronger... FAILURE will teach you the lessons you need to learn in order for you to be prepared and avoid them in the future.. don't be afraid of hardship, instead embrace it- These are the times that you truly grow as a person,.. you become stronger and smarter, your character more defined.. People will start to notice you and remember you for your persistence and courage to continue.. . **The secret to this kind of success is there is no secret.. it comes from within you!.. tune your mindset to never lose hope and never give up.. no matter the circumstances; you must find a way to keep moving forward.

"From day one that I set out to fulfill my dreams," Moger said in a recent Instagram post. "I have been faced with challenges and hardship. But not one has ever been hard enough that I couldn’t get through.. Life doesn’t get any easier, so you have to become stronger."

Von Moger shares an enourmous amount of his life on social media, mostly surrounding his training, diet, training advice and more recently, his own experiences with recovery, and his latest post is targeted at less frequent gym junkies; the ones who are just starting out and may be intimidated to start off on their own fitness journey.

When you face difficult times, know that these challenges are not sent to destroy you. They're sent to make you BETTER. Use the time to build a stronger character, a sharper mind and a patient soul. TAG someone who needs to see this today 🙂

The advice, while good for those looking to get into bodybuilding and pack on muscle mass, might not be the best for overall fitness however, as is apparent by Calum's advice to not "get distracted by people or CrossFit". Shots fired.

"If you wanna be big you need to do these," advises Australia's 'biggest' export in the post. So if super-sized muscle is your goal, read up and get lifting. After all... "The gains will come."

What's my advice for someone just starting out in the gym? - Practice good form/technique before trying to take on heavy weights . - Warm up stretch properly before starting, drink plenty of water/bcaas, stay focused don't get distracted by people or CrossFit . - Prioritize free weights and compound exercises in your program like squats, deadlifts, bench presses, barbell rows, dumbbell curls and presses. These ones help build a strong foundation for you later. If you wanna be big you need to do these ;) . - Increase your protein intake, especially after a workout . - And.. enjoy your workouts, have fun, don't rush. The gains will come it takes time. Just Be patient. It's a great feeling having muscles.. I recommend them to everyone.

5 Bodybuilding Tips Direct From The Big Guy

- Practice good form/technique before trying to take on heavy weights
- Warm up stretch properly before starting, drink plenty of water/bcaas, stay focused don’t get distracted by people or CrossFit
- Prioritize free weights and compound exercises in your program like squats, deadlifts, bench presses, barbell rows, dumbbell curls and presses. These ones help build a strong foundation for you later. If you wanna be big you need to do these ;) .
- Increase your protein intake, especially after a workout
- And.. enjoy your workouts, have fun, don’t rush. The gains will come it takes time. Just Be patient. It’s a great feeling having muscles.. I recommend them to everyone.

Scott Henderson

As a fitness addict, adventure sport lover, and passionate story-teller, Scott Henderson is committed to living the Men’s Health brand. When he’s not researching and writing about the latest health and fitness news, you’ll find him crushing it in the gym, running up a mountain, or out on the waves.