Training Q&A

Q: I like to play baseball in the summer and want to protect my shoulders by performing some rotator cuff exercises....

Q: Are 20-rep breathing squats effective for building muscle mass and strength? A: Short answer: Yes. I say that because the...

Q. I have about 2 1/2 years of bodybuilding experience, and when I first started lifting, I used the pec deck....

Q: What’s your opinion of one-arm pushups and one-arm pull-ups? As a bodybuilder, should I consider incorporating them into my workouts?...

Q: What do you think about extended pauses during exercises, such as holding the bar on your chest for five seconds...

Q: You’ve said that to get at the most growth fibers, you have to push work sets to at least positive...

Q: From your extensive experience in working with athletes and trainers all over the world, what general conclusions can you make...

Q: I tried your 4×10 method on every exercise, and I’m amazed. The pump was incredible, and my nervous system didn’t...

Q: Do you know a good workout I can use to add size to my triceps without aggravating elbow tendinitis? I’m...

Q: How should I warm up on my first exercise? I train heavy, with work sets usually in the range of...

Q: I want to get into powerlifting. What books and other resources would you recommend? A: There are several major powerlifting...

Q: What’s your opinion of straight-leg deadlifts? A: It depends on what you mean by “straight.” If you’re talking about having...

Q: I’m a 41-year-old female. I’m 5’4” and weigh 113 pounds. My goal is to put on more muscle. I’ve been...

Arnold had a tremendous instinct for building mass, and partials were one of the workout strategies that he relied on to...

Q: I’ve been doing side lateral raises for two months, four to five sets of 10 to 12 reps, but my...