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Order In The Workout Can Effect Muscle Growth
Most of us train more than one muscle group in a workout, unless we train seven days a week and only...
Iron Man MagazineNovember 10, 2015 -
Scientist: Stay Away From The Smith Machine
The shoulders are arguably one of the most important muscle groups for Physique competitors. Nothing else contributes as much to the...
Iron Man MagazineOctober 9, 2015 -
Build Some Variety Into Your Shoulder Work
When I first got interested in getting bigger and stronger, my influences were Steve Stanko and John Grimek. I met them...
Bill StarrMay 17, 2015 -
How to prevent injuries before workouts
Q: As a natural bodybuilder you are such an inspiration to me. I was wondering what you do to prevent injuries...
John HansenMay 6, 2014 -
Recovery From Shoulder Surgery
Q: How is your recovery from your shoulder surgery going? Are you going to compete again? If so, what adjustments will...
Dave GoodinNovember 8, 2013 -
Monster Traps with Hybrid Cable-Dumbbell Shrugs
A big, thick set of traps shows that you’re a serious trainer—even more so than big arms, which can hide under...
Iron Man MagazineSeptember 20, 2013 -
Dumbbell Exercises for Healthy Rotator Cuff Muscles
Q: I love to bench-press, and to keep my shoulders healthy, I’ve been doing a dumbbell exercise for my rotator cuff...
Charles PoliquinMarch 20, 2013 -
Squats and Jacked-Up Shoulders
Q: We are about the same age, so I’m hoping you can help me with my problem. Because of repeated shoulder...
Dave GoodinJanuary 23, 2013 -
The Arnold Press for Building Shoulders
Q: What do you think of the Arnold press for developing the shoulders and of dumbbell shoulder presses in general? A:...
Charles PoliquinDecember 30, 2012 -
Squats and Jacked-Up Shoulders for Over-40 Trainees
Q: We are about the same age, so I’m hoping you can help me with my problem. Because of repeated shoulder...
Dave GoodinNovember 19, 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 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 -
The Ultimate Exercise for Lats
Q: I’m reading your X-Rep e-book , and you list the Ultimate Exercise for each muscle. For lats...
Steve HolmanJuly 26, 2012 -
How can I develop bigger traps so that they pop out when I do a crab pose?
Q: How can I develop bigger traps so that they pop out when I do a crab pose? A: Consider that...
Charles PoliquinJuly 22, 2012 -
More on Shoulder Training and Straining
A SLAP tear can cause clicking and popping with or without pain, a deep ache in the shoulder and pain when...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.April 25, 2012