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Is there really anything special about the bent-over barbell row?
Q: Is there really anything special about the bent-over barbell row? I’ve injured my back many times on this exercise. A:...
Stuart McRobertOctober 30, 2012 -
Should You Attack Your Lower Back?
I often hear patients and trainees proudly describe how they have designed a training program that avoids any training of their...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.October 29, 2012 -
How can I lengthen my lats?
Q: How can I lengthen my lats? A: It’s not possible to lengthen any muscle unless you’re not fully grown yet....
Stuart McRobertOctober 24, 2012 -
How to Make a Simple Standing Calf Machine for Home Use
Q: I want to make a simple standing calf machine for home use. Can you give me some tips on how...
Stuart McRobertOctober 18, 2012 -
A Different Look at Dumbbell Rows
I have addressed dumbbell rows in previous columns over the years. This time I would like to examine a variety that...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.October 16, 2012 -
Swiss Ball for Abs: Hit or Miss?
Q: What is your opinion of using a Swiss ball to perform crunches? A: You have to be careful when performing...
Charles PoliquinOctober 15, 2012 -
Put Two Inches on Your Arms in 12 Weeks—Biceps
Because the biceps are a small muscle group relative to other muscles of the torso, I prefer to train them immediately...
Lee LabradaOctober 11, 2012 -
Best-Chest Training Tactics
Q: I really admire your physique as a whole, but your chest is just ridiculous! Your side-chest pose reminds me of...
Eric BroserOctober 10, 2012 -
Best-Chest Training Tactics
Q: I have seen flyes performed three different ways: with arms almost straight and a very deep stretch, with arms slightly...
Eric BroserOctober 9, 2012 -
How Do I Train to Get A Thick Back?
Q: I understand about back width, but I don’t understand about back thickness and how I go about developing it. Can...
Stuart McRobertSeptember 15, 2012 -
My right lat is growing much faster than my left. What should I do?
Q: My right lat is growing much faster than my left. What should I do? A: It’s not unusual to have...
Stuart McRobertSeptember 10, 2012 -
How to Get Balanced Muscles and Good Posture
Q: I split my workouts between the gym and home, and for the home workouts I want to stick with practical...
Charles PoliquinSeptember 6, 2012 -
Moderate Weights for Safer Squats
Q: What’s with your attitude about squats? It’s the best mass-building exercise, but you pan it. Are you turning into a...
Steve HolmanSeptember 3, 2012 -
How to Make Incline Curls More Effective
Q: I’m a big believer in your Positions-of-Flexion workouts. I have gotten more growth with that than with anything...
Steve HolmanAugust 31, 2012 -
Best Arm Flexors: How do I decide which curl exercise to do?
Q: Should I do dumbbell curls, barbell curls, EZ-curl-bar curls, spider curls, hammer curls, cable curls, incline curls, concentration curls or...
Stuart McRobertAugust 22, 2012