Category: Contest Prep

My Mr Universe Contest Diet

/ Posted 04.12.2013

As I reported last month, I won my third Mr. Universe title, 20 years after my second victory—at 49 years … continue reading

Mr. Universe Training

/ Posted 03.08.2013

It’s hard to believe that I won my first Natural Mr. Universe title 20 years ago. I still vividly remember … continue reading

The Elite Trainer

/ Posted 07.14.2012

Are you a personal trainer looking for a synthesis of the latest in strength-training facts, methods and programs? A guide … continue reading

Cruise to Get Huge?

/ Posted 05.07.2012

Layoffs are a funny thing. Some people rarely if ever take them and don’t feel they are necessary as long … continue reading

Contest Prep

/ Posted 04.06.2012

Q: I have a question regarding contest prep. I’m still a kid—18—but I think it would be great to get … continue reading

Building Mass Naturally

/ Posted 03.17.2012

Q: I think natural bodybuilders lose too much muscle for contests. It seems that in order to get down to … continue reading

Dehydrating the Body

/ Posted 11.08.2011

Typically I write my column based on an interesting e-mail question I have received or a question I’ve heard repeatedly … continue reading

Posing to Improve Muscle Size and Shape

/ Posted 10.30.2011

Q: A friend of mine has competed in a few bodybuilding contests, and he swears that practicing his posing improves … continue reading

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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Y Is an X-Frame Mandatory?

/ Posted 09.16.2011

The ideal in bodybuilding used to be to develop the most exaggerated V-taper possible. The V-taper is essentially the structural … continue reading

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Motivation and Determination

/ Posted 08.15.2011

The thing that’s kept me most motivated over the years and spurs me to get into the condition that you see in this magazine is competition

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Off-Season Muscle-Size Strategies

/ Posted 04.10.2011

Q: I haven’t yet competed, but I worked really hard to get lean this summer. Heading into 2011, I’m thinking … continue reading

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Broser’s Rules for Success

/ Posted 04.03.2011

Q: My goal is to become a drug-free bodybuilding champion, one day earning a pro card in one or more … continue reading

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Dieting and Training for Competition

/ Posted 03.17.2011

Q: I’m a 27-year-old natural bodybuilder from Australia, and I’m currently preparing for the state titles here, where I’m hoping … continue reading

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My IFBB Pro Debut

/ Posted 02.01.2011

Q: I was about to write to you to congratulate you on your showing in your IFBB pro debut at … continue reading

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Good Genetics

/ Posted 01.10.2011

Q: I’ve been training for four years, and I’m thinking about entering my first bodybuilding competition. Some of the guys … continue reading

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Build a Better Back

/ Posted 10.16.2010

Proper technique is crucial if you want full lat development, and I see so many trainees missing the boat on this one.

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Beginning Natural Bodybuilding

/ Posted 10.10.2010

When training for muscle definition, I don’t change my workout program. I still train as heavy as I can with the basic exercises.

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Preexhaustion vs. Postexhaustion

/ Posted 09.07.2010

Q: What’s your take on using the preexhaustion method that Arthur Jones touted so much? A: It’s a valuable training … continue reading

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Drug-Free Outrage

/ Posted 09.04.2010

Q: I wanted to ask what your views are on the current status of bodybuilding and all the young guys … continue reading

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When Joint Pain Kills the Will to Train

/ Posted 07.30.2010

Your knees, wrists, elbows and even neck are probably aching because of what you’ve been eating all your life. So it’s time for a change. I suggest you start eating the following simple way. First, eat only wild foods and whole foods. I can all but guarantee that your joints will begin to feel better in four to eight weeks. No more wraps, straps or tape—just a strong joint, the way it was meant to be—clean of toxins, allergens, “faux food,” alcohol and drugs.

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A Year Off to Pack It On

/ Posted 07.21.2010

Q: I started competing in 2004, and I’ve competed in multiple shows every year since then. I’m thinking about taking … continue reading

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Take Me Higher

/ Posted 07.18.2010

If constant heavy training is beating the hell out of your joints and knocking dents in your enthusiasm, you might consider doing something similar.

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Bulk Without Blubber

/ Posted 06.15.2010

Q: In your opinion, is it necessary to bulk up for more than nine months out of the year and … continue reading

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Thin, Youthful Skin

/ Posted 06.06.2010

For young, healthy-looking skin (kinda sounds like a lotion commercial, doesn’t it?) train consistently, don’t let your weight get out of hand (and stretch out your skin), don’t get sunburned, take your EFAs, apply a natural oil to your skin daily, and don’t dry yourself out. And don’t smoke.

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