Moderate Weights for Safer Squats
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Q: What’s with your attitude about squats? It’s the best mass-building exercise, but you pan it. Are you turning into … continue reading
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Most bodybuilders “throw out” their backs every so often—and it usually gets more frequent as they move into their 40s … continue reading
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Q: Your 4X training is fantastic. It has me growing again, and it’s perfect with 3-way POF. My question is … continue reading