10 Tips for Lagging Muscles
Q: If you were trying to get a stubborn muscle group to grow, what would you list as the top … continue reading
Q: If you were trying to get a stubborn muscle group to grow, what would you list as the top … continue reading
Q: Do Olympic-lifting exercises have any value to a bodybuilder in increasing arm size? A: Yes, strange as that may … continue reading
Q: I’m looking for a good chest and back workout that will give me a great pump. Any suggestions? A: … continue reading
What typically happens with someone who begins training is that strength increases first followed by muscle size.
Q: Do you work traps with shoulders or with back? Where do you recommend putting shoulder training in your workout … continue reading
When performing back extensions, extend your trunk no higher than parallel to the floor. To increase resistance, place a loaded barbell across your shoulders—world-class weightlifters have done the exercise with more than 200 pounds across their shoulders.
Q: I’ve been a P/RR/S user for many years and recently tried your Fiber Damage/Fiber Saturation program. I love it. … continue reading
Q: I will get right to the point: My calves stink. They refuse to grow. I think I’ve tried everything, … continue reading
Q: I live in a small apartment and have only a flat-to-incline bench, including a Scott bench attachment, and an … continue reading
Q: My back is my weak point. What did you do to get your back to grow? A: My back … continue reading
Q: I need some advice on close-grip bench presses and triceps dips. I’ve been trying to get them to work … continue reading
Q: I love your Positions of Flexion. I’ve gained about 10 pounds since I started using it, but one problem … continue reading
Q: I’m working long hours these days and don’t have a lot of time to work out. Do you think … continue reading
You don’t have to go to absolute failure to build your legs. The main thing is to do more than you did at your last leg workout
Q: Do you have a great workout for bringing up my quads and hamstrings? I can front-squat bodyweight and back-squat … continue reading
Q: I’ve been using your Power/Rep Range/Shock training method for years and have made wonderful overall progress. That said, my … continue reading
Q: I’ve been looking at the new photos from IRON MAN that you posted on your Facebook pages. Your chest … continue reading
Q: Got any favorite triceps exercises? I’m getting bored with pressdowns and French presses. A: Loaded dips with chains will … continue reading
Q: Any tips on calf training? I do calves first in my workouts, which helps, but my progress is slow. … continue reading
Q: I’ve had shoulder tendinitis in the past but got some good soft-tissue treatment, so now after a long layoff … continue reading
Aside from legs, which many guys either don’t train at all—crazy but true—or don’t train as hard as the “show … continue reading
Q: I’ve been following your bodybuilding career for years and have always been impressed with your triceps development. Do you … continue reading
Q: The direct/indirect split is awesome! I think my muscles have always needed more hits per week, but I followed … continue reading
Without doubt, the bench press is the most popular weight-training exercise in North America. Anyone who asks, “How much do … continue reading
Q: I like to play baseball in the summer and want to protect my shoulders by performing some rotator cuff … continue reading