Posts by: Charles Poliquin

Go Nuts to Get Lean

/ Posted 05.15.2013

There’s a lot of controversy about nuts as a snack and whether they’re fattening. It’s actually the opposite. In fact, … 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

What Is “Brain Nutrition”?

/ Posted 05.12.2013

The term “brain nutrition” refers to consuming foods and supplements that improve your focus and cognitive ability. There is considerable … 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

Does eating more protein result in more gains in strength or muscle size?

/ Posted 04.19.2013

 Q: Is it really necessary to increase one’s protein intake above the 0.8 grams per kilo of bodyweight recommended by … 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

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

More Protein to Get Lean?

/ Posted 03.28.2013

If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably reduce your carbohydrates. That can help. In fact, there is evidence that … continue reading

Dumbbell Exercises for Healthy Rotator Cuff Muscles

/ Posted 03.20.2013

Q: I love to bench-press, and to keep my shoulders healthy, I’ve been doing a dumbbell exercise for my rotator … continue reading

Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury?

/ Posted 03.14.2013

Q: Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury? A: Extensive research shows that eccentric, or … continue reading

Is Your Water Bottle Killing You?

/ Posted 03.11.2013

If you’re serious about building muscles and staying healthy, you need to be aware of bisphenol A. BPA is a … continue reading

Barbell Press vs Dumbbell Press

/ Posted 03.11.2013

Q: Which do you like better: barbell or dumbbell presses? A: Both are excellent, although dumbbells provide a more natural … continue reading

Pilates for Weight Loss

/ Posted 03.09.2013

Q: What is your opinion about using Pilates for weight loss? I’ve read that ballet dancers have a lot of … continue reading

Inflammatory Peanut Points

/ Posted 02.22.2013

When people ask me how I feel about peanuts, I always tell them that I prefer Garfield. Seriously, I have … continue reading

The Beef About Beef

/ Posted 01.26.2013

Is organic grass-fed beef worth the extra money? Well, consider that nonorganic, grain-fed beef is packed with growth hormone, antibiotics … continue reading

Secrets of the Chinese Olympic Lifters

/ Posted 01.18.2013

Q: At the London Olympics the Chinese once again won the most gold medals in weightlifting. What are they doing … continue reading

How to Boost Your Bench Press

/ Posted 01.15.2013

Q: My progress on the bench press and incline-bench press has stalled, especially at the sticking points. I train the … continue reading

The Arnold Press for Building Shoulders

/ Posted 12.30.2012

Q: What do you think of the Arnold press for developing the shoulders and of dumbbell shoulder presses in general? … continue reading

Q&A: Should I add wrist curls to the end of an arm workout?

/ Posted 12.27.2012

Q: What do you think about adding wrist curls to the end of an arm workout? A: It’s a good … continue reading

How to Use Chains and Bands to Improve Your Bench Press

/ Posted 12.24.2012

Q: What’s your opinion of using bands and chains for improving the bench press? A: I like both. Chains provide … continue reading

How Good Is a Blender Breakfast?

/ Posted 12.16.2012

Some people seem to prefer a protein shake for breakfast. I prefer solid foods, like a combination of meat and … continue reading

Probiotics and Walks for Losing Fat

/ Posted 12.07.2012

Q: What’s your take on probiotics for weight loss? A: Emerging research shows that taking a probiotic to control insulin … continue reading

The Bradford Press

/ Posted 12.05.2012

Q: What do you think of the Bradford press for developing shoulders? A: The Bradford press is named after Jim … continue reading

Q&A: What’s your take on the barbell curl?

/ Posted 11.17.2012

Q: What’s your take on the barbell curl? I can’t recall seeing it in any of your workouts. A: There … continue reading

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