Nick Nilsson has been providing training advice at his Web site, FitStep.com, in various e-books and most recently in hardcopy … continue reading
Q: What do you think of preacher curls? A: The popularity of the preacher curl owes much to Larry Scott. … continue reading
Q: Any tips on how to stretch the calves? I stretch them every day with the basic wall stretch, but … continue reading
Q: I’ve noticed that your abs are not just ripped—they look like bricks. Did you always have thick abdominal muscles? … continue reading
Most of us are so worried about getting bigger or bringing up weak bodyparts that we sometimes fail to realize … continue reading
“It is what it is,” the contest judge told me. Sure, that’s a common enough phrase these days, but coming … continue reading
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 is a training method popularized by Bulgarian weightlifters. It involves pyramiding up and down the weights in a … continue reading
Which is better? Carbohydrate alone or an isocaloric amount of carbohydrate plus protein? Those old-school fools will tell you that … continue reading
While I firmly believe that the back squat is the very best exercise for developing strength in the lower body … continue reading
Q: I’m confused about the different muscles of the back. Would you briefly explain the back musculature? A: The back … continue reading
Disclaimer: I intentionally misled you with the title to get your attention. There really are no “secrets” of the pros … continue reading
Q: I’m interested in some hardcore workouts for my chest, back and arms. I’m not interested in getting any stronger, … continue reading
Q: What is meant by the term “quad dominant”? A: Quad dominant is a popular term used in sportsmedicine that … continue reading
Q: I see workouts with only one exercise per muscle group. Can you really get big using those? A: Sure … continue reading
Q: I’m 17 years old—almost 18. I recently started my bulk, which will last for eight months. I weigh around … continue reading
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
Q: I’ve been working out for one year, three or four days a week. I gained three kilograms of muscle … continue reading
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
Q: What’s your opinion of mental imagery and visualization for bodybuilding? Some athletes use those methods to help with sports … continue reading
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
As I reported last month, I won my third Mr. Universe title, 20 years after my second victory—at 49 years … continue reading
Q: You’ve mentioned stage sets. What are they, and should I use them to get more size? A: Jonathan Lawson … continue reading
Hindsight is 20/20, and for now time travel is merely a fantasy. If I could go back in time to … continue reading
Q: I can never decide whether to use dumbbells or a barbell for my bench presses. My training partner argues … continue reading
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