Category: Training

Concentration Curls

/ Posted 05.17.2013

The biceps is probably the most popular muscle to develop, and that’s been the case for nearly 100 years. That … continue reading

Wave Loading for Super Strength

/ Posted 05.14.2013

Wave loading is a training method popularized by Bulgarian weightlifters. It involves pyramiding up and down the weights in a … continue reading

Protein for Sport Performance

/ Posted 05.13.2013

Which is better? Carbohydrate alone or an isocaloric amount of carbohydrate plus protein? Those old-school fools will tell you that … continue reading

The Lunge

/ Posted 05.11.2013

While I firmly believe that the back squat is the very best exercise for developing strength in the lower body … continue reading

Q&A: Your Back Muscles and How They Work

/ Posted 05.09.2013

Q: I’m confused about the different muscles of the back. Would you briefly explain the back musculature? A: The back … continue reading

Arm-Building Secrets of the Pros

/ Posted 05.08.2013

Disclaimer: I intentionally misled you with the title to get your attention. There really are no “secrets” of the pros … continue reading

Hardcore Workouts for Bigger Chest, Back and Arms

/ Posted 05.06.2013

Q: I’m interested in some hardcore workouts for my chest, back and arms. I’m not interested in getting any stronger, … continue reading

Are You Hip Dominant or Quad Dominant?

/ Posted 05.04.2013

Q: What is meant by the term “quad dominant”? A: Quad dominant is a popular term used in sportsmedicine that … continue reading

Getting Big With One Exercise Per Muscle Group

/ Posted 05.03.2013

Q: I see workouts with only one exercise per muscle group. Can you really get big using those? A: Sure … continue reading

Bulking Up in Your 20′s

/ Posted 05.01.2013

Q: I’m 17 years old—almost 18. I recently started my bulk, which will last for eight months. I weigh around … continue reading

If X-Rep partials are so good, why do full range reps at all?

/ Posted 04.29.2013

Q: I just got your three X-Rep e-books. I finished the first one, and I must say that it’s really … continue reading

How important are the numbers of sets and reps?

/ Posted 04.29.2013

Q: I’ve been working out for one year, three or four days a week. I gained three kilograms of muscle … continue reading

Are midrange moves for the midback dangerous?

/ Posted 04.25.2013

Q: In the Positions-of-Flexion exercise matrix [in 3D Muscle Building] you don’t list any midrange moves for midback. Instead you … continue reading

Should I use mental imagery and visualization for bodybuilding?

/ Posted 04.17.2013

Q: What’s your opinion of mental imagery and visualization for bodybuilding? Some athletes use those methods to help with sports … continue reading

Are Smith-machine squats a midrange exercise for quads or hamstrings?

/ Posted 04.16.2013

Q: In Positions-of-Flexion mass training are Smith-machine squats a midrange exercise for quads or hamstrings? I’ve seen them classified as … continue reading

My Mr Universe Contest Diet

/ Posted 04.12.2013

As I reported last month, I won my third Mr. Universe title, 20 years after my second victory—at 49 years … continue reading

What are stage sets and should I use them to get more size?

/ Posted 04.11.2013

Q: You’ve mentioned stage sets. What are they, and should I use them to get more size?  A: Jonathan Lawson … continue reading

What I Would Tell the Younger Me

/ Posted 04.10.2013

Hindsight is 20/20, and for now time travel is merely a fantasy. If I could go back in time to … continue reading

Should I use dumbbells or barbells for my bench presses?

/ Posted 04.09.2013

Q: I can never decide whether to use dumbbells or a barbell for my bench presses. My training partner argues … continue reading

The Renegade Row

/ Posted 04.04.2013

Fads affect most fields, and exercise is certainly no exception. Late-night television is filled with ads for new training gimmicks … continue reading

What is the optimal rest between sets for fat loss?

/ Posted 04.03.2013

Q: Is the optimal rest between sets for fat loss always 30 seconds, as you describe in your German Body … continue reading

Is it a good idea for older lifters to do deadlifts?

/ Posted 04.02.2013

Q: I’m 48 years old. I just got into serious weight lifting about three years ago. Do you think it’s … continue reading

Is there any value in training biceps one arm at a time?

/ Posted 03.31.2013

Q: Is there any value in training biceps one arm at a time, rather than both together? A: More important … continue reading

Is it always necessary to wear a weight belt?

/ Posted 03.29.2013

Q: I have a simple question, but one that I debate with my friends quite often. Is it always necessary … continue reading

The Shape of Things to Come

/ Posted 03.26.2013

Many trainees ask me how they can develop their abs and pecs to look like Jay Cutler’s or those of … continue reading

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