Category: Training

The Shape of Things to Come

/ Posted 03.26.2013

Many trainees ask me how they can develop their abs and pecs to look like Jay Cutler’s or those of … continue reading

How to Score Six-Pack Abs, Part 2

/ Posted 03.25.2013

Last month I discussed the function of the abdominal muscles and how to make them look thicker, as well as … continue reading

Which cambers on an EZ-curl bar should I use for curls?

/ Posted 03.23.2013

Q: Which cambers on an EZ-curl bar should I use for curls? A: A more important question is, Should you … continue reading

Dumbbell Exercises for Healthy Rotator Cuff Muscles

/ Posted 03.20.2013

Q: I love to bench-press, and to keep my shoulders healthy, I’ve been doing a dumbbell exercise for my rotator … continue reading

Q&A: Big-Arms Workouts and Exercises

/ Posted 03.19.2013

Q: What were the most effective arm programs you ever followed? A: They were usually programs that didn’t specialize on … continue reading

Do you pause between reps to rest or get stronger for the set?

/ Posted 03.17.2013

Q: I have been reading your articles for years and recently saw you training at Gold’s Gym in Venice, which … continue reading

Do I have to bench-press to get a good chest? Do I have to squat to build good legs?

/ Posted 03.15.2013

These are probably the two most common training questions asked around the world: Do I have to bench-press to get … continue reading

Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury?

/ Posted 03.14.2013

Q: Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury? A: Extensive research shows that eccentric, or … continue reading

Barbell Press vs Dumbbell Press

/ Posted 03.11.2013

Q: Which do you like better: barbell or dumbbell presses? A: Both are excellent, although dumbbells provide a more natural … continue reading

Pilates for Weight Loss

/ Posted 03.09.2013

Q: What is your opinion about using Pilates for weight loss? I’ve read that ballet dancers have a lot of … 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

Joint Pain and 4X

/ Posted 03.06.2013

Q: I’m in my late 40s and having trouble letting go of training heavy. I’ve tried the 4X mass method … continue reading

QA: What type of pullover should I perform?

/ Posted 03.05.2013

Q: What type of pullover should I perform? A: A popular form of the pullover is done with a single … continue reading

Size Up Now

/ Posted 03.03.2013

Q: I’m in my late 30s and don’t have any real joint problems—just slight shoulder pain from too much benching. … continue reading

QA: Should I do pulldowns to the front or rear, and which grip is best?

/ Posted 02.27.2013

Q: Should I do pulldowns to the front or rear, and which grip is best? A: To the front. Regardless … continue reading

The Power Clean: The Athlete’s Exercise

/ Posted 02.19.2013

The very first exercise that I teach anyone starting out on a strength program is the power clean. Once athletes … continue reading

Mike Westerdal: CriticalBench.com

/ Posted 02.11.2013

CriticalBench.com is a popular Web site created by Mike Westerdal in 1999. Mike is an interesting guy who knows his … continue reading

How to Score Six-Pack Abs

/ Posted 02.07.2013

I’ll never forget the first time I saw NABBA Mr. Universe Serge Nubret “wiggle” his abdominal muscles. Yes, wiggle. While … continue reading

Q&A: Should I lean back at the top of a deadlift?

/ Posted 02.05.2013

Q: At the top of a deadlift, should I lean back, the way I see some guys do? A: No. … continue reading

Front-to-Back Quad Attack

/ Posted 02.04.2013

If you’re older, you may have trouble doing free-bar squats. Many over-40 trainees get pain in the knees, hips and/or … continue reading

Fusing P/RR/S and FD/FS

/ Posted 01.29.2013

In last month’s column I answered a question about whether I would ever recommend combining Power/Rep Range/Shock and/or FD/FS in … continue reading

Get Your Legs in Contest Shape

/ Posted 01.24.2013

Q: For years I was one of those guys who wore a tank top and sweat pants to the gym … continue reading

Squats and Jacked-Up Shoulders

/ Posted 01.23.2013

Q: We are about the same age, so I’m hoping you can help me with my problem. Because of repeated … continue reading

Secrets of the Chinese Olympic Lifters

/ Posted 01.18.2013

Q: At the London Olympics the Chinese once again won the most gold medals in weightlifting. What are they doing … continue reading

Natural Bodybuilding Tips

/ Posted 01.16.2013

Q: To what extent do you think natural training for bodybuilding should differ from the training that enhanced guys do? … continue reading

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