Category: Beginning Bodybuilding

Sets, Reps and Getting Strong

/ Posted 09.09.2012

Of all the many aspects of strength training, the one that seems to baffle more athletes and coaches is determining … continue reading

Beginner Chest Exercises: Should You Add A Pec Deck?

/ Posted 08.21.2012

Q: I’m a beginner. The only chest exercise I do is the flat-bench press. Should I add the pec deck? … continue reading

Is it okay to stretch before a workout?

/ Posted 07.23.2012

Q: Is it okay to stretch before a workout? A: I get this question all the time, and the answer … continue reading

Are You Having Trouble Burning Body Fat?

/ Posted 07.18.2012

Q: I’m 26, 6’ tall and 278 pounds, and I’m having trouble burning bodyfat. I’m guessing I’m about 30 percent … continue reading

Is There Such a Thing as “Correct Form”?

/ Posted 06.07.2012

In several of my conversations with four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, one topic that has come up regularly is the … continue reading

Is Aerobic Exercise Bad for You?

/ Posted 06.05.2012

Q: I know you’re not a fan of aerobics for weight loss, but shouldn’t some people do aerobic training for … continue reading

The Upside to Surgery

/ Posted 06.04.2012

If you train hard enough and long enough, chances are you will someday incur at least one injury that will … continue reading

Pre-Bodybuilding Powerlifting Cycle

/ Posted 06.01.2012

Q: I want to do a powerlifting cycle before I go back to bodybuilding, but I’m not sure how to … continue reading

Comfortable Squats

/ Posted 05.09.2012

Q: What’s your opinion of using a towel or pad on a barbell for back squats? A: Towels and pads … continue reading

To Bulk or Not to Bulk?

/ Posted 01.05.2012

Q: I bought your book and am reading it. Currently I’m in a big dilemma. First, I’m 23 years old, … continue reading

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Beginning Women’s Bodybuilding

/ Posted 12.05.2011

Q: I’m a 25-year-old woman, and I’ve just taken up bodybuilding. What chance do I have of being able to … continue reading

Fat-Off, Muscle-On Workouts

/ Posted 11.07.2011

Q: I’m a 36-year-old aspiring bodybuilder, and I have a couple of questions. I’m very new to thinking about a … continue reading

Is Lifting for Kids?

/ Posted 10.27.2011

For decades training experts and doctors have warned against youngsters lifting weights, claiming that epiphyseal plates at the end of … continue reading

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Awesome Achievements

/ Posted 10.03.2011

This an e-mail exchange that I had with a young bodybuilder, Michael Bevins, at BodySpace.com. Dave, your journey is truly … continue reading

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Endurance Test for Basketball

/ Posted 09.25.2011

Q: To test for aerobic endurance, my son’s high school basketball coach has his players timed on a half-mile run … continue reading

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Morning Workouts, Stress and Cortisol

/ Posted 09.22.2011

Q: Working out in the morning would be best for my schedule, but I have zero energy then. Other than … continue reading

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Train Like Jay Cutler

/ Posted 09.14.2011

Q: Two years ago when I was 16 I decided to dedicate 10 years of my life to building a … continue reading

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Training for Overweight Teen

/ Posted 09.03.2011

Q: My 15-year-old son is on the chunky side. Would it be best to start with an aerobic base and … continue reading

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Beginning Arm Training

/ Posted 08.12.2011

What typically happens with someone who begins training is that strength increases first followed by muscle size.

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Do What Needs to Get Done Now

/ Posted 05.08.2011

How badly do you want to build an outstanding physique? How hard are you willing to work to achieve it? … continue reading

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Dynamic-inertia Workouts

/ Posted 04.19.2011

Q: My wife is considering getting a pair of shake weights that have been advertised on infomercials. Does the dynamic-inertia … continue reading

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Bodybuilding’s Bottom Line

/ Posted 04.12.2011

No matter what training routine you adopt, equipment you use, food you eat, supplements you take or how knowledgeable you … continue reading

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Beginning With Full-Body Workouts

/ Posted 04.05.2011

Q: I know you probably get a lot of questions, but I was wondering if you could help out a … continue reading

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Partner Preference

/ Posted 03.15.2011

Q: What’s your take on having a training partner? Is it best to train with a partner or alone? A: … continue reading

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Why Does Bench Pressing Hurt My Shoulder?

/ Posted 03.03.2011

Without doubt, the bench press is the most popular weight-training exercise in North America. Anyone who asks, “How much do … continue reading

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