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Does eating more protein result in more gains in strength or muscle size?

/ Posted 04.19.2013

 Q: Is it really necessary to increase one’s protein intake above the 0.8 grams per kilo of bodyweight recommended by … continue reading

Should I use mental imagery and visualization for bodybuilding?

/ Posted 04.17.2013

Q: What’s your opinion of mental imagery and visualization for bodybuilding? Some athletes use those methods to help with sports … continue reading

Are Smith-machine squats a midrange exercise for quads or hamstrings?

Q: In Positions-of-Flexion mass training are Smith-machine squats a midrange exercise for quads or hamstrings? I’ve seen them classified as … continue reading

Stress, Body Fat and Cortisol

/ Posted 04.15.2013

Bodybuilders tend to associate higher cortisol with muscle catabolism, or breakdown. It’s true that cortisol is the major catabolic hormone … continue reading

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

What are stage sets and should I use them to get more size?

Q: You’ve mentioned stage sets. What are they, and should I use them to get more size?  A: Jonathan Lawson … continue reading

There’s No Turning Back—This is Serious

/ Posted 04.10.2013

Weight training is a double-edged sword. Swish! Swoosh! I intentionally skipped a workout last week due to severe FBMS (fatigue … continue reading

What I Would Tell the Younger Me

/ Posted 04.10.2013

Hindsight is 20/20, and for now time travel is merely a fantasy. If I could go back in time to … continue reading

Should I use dumbbells or barbells for my bench presses?

Q: I can never decide whether to use dumbbells or a barbell for my bench presses. My training partner argues … continue reading

The Zinc Link

/ Posted 04.08.2013

A number of studies have established that zinc is essential to protect against oxidative stress and help repair DNA damage. In … continue reading

Your Road Map to Success

/ Posted 04.07.2013

The world just seems to work for those who know what their goals in life are. A goal is a … continue reading

Joe Weider Memorial Live on Bodybuilding.com April 14

/ Posted 04.05.2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Charlotte Parker CParkerPR@aol.com 818-990-2252      Joe Weider Memorial to be Broadcast Live Exclusively on … continue reading

3 Doctors’ Tricks for Shrinking Fat Stores

You may be familiar with the syndicated TV show “The Doctors.” No, it’s not a soap opera; it’s a group … continue reading

The Renegade Row

/ Posted 04.04.2013

Fads affect most fields, and exercise is certainly no exception. Late-night television is filled with ads for new training gimmicks … continue reading

Brian Casad – Fired Up for Greatness

/ Posted 04.03.2013

Brian Casad Turns Fat-Boy Comments Into Fuel for Victory Some people fall victim to life challenges, while others take a … continue reading

What is the optimal rest between sets for fat loss?

/ Posted 04.03.2013

Q: Is the optimal rest between sets for fat loss always 30 seconds, as you describe in your German Body … continue reading

Is it a good idea for older lifters to do deadlifts?

/ Posted 04.02.2013

Q: I’m 48 years old. I just got into serious weight lifting about three years ago. Do you think it’s … continue reading

The Surprising Benefit of Washing Up

….Most people know that one of the best way to keep from getting colds and other viruses is to wash … continue reading

Juiced Up for Faster Recovery

/ Posted 04.01.2013

There has been a multitude of recent research concerning the health-restorative benefits of a number of power foods and fruits—including … continue reading

Is there any value in training biceps one arm at a time?

/ Posted 03.31.2013

Q: Is there any value in training biceps one arm at a time, rather than both together? A: More important … continue reading

Moderate-Weight Mass Building

/ Posted 03.29.2013

Q: I love the Super-TORQ mass method you outline in the Power-Density 2.0 e-book. I’m 55 years old, so moderate weights are great for me, but I can’t quite wrap my head around doing such high reps at every workout. I alternate with heavy workouts as you suggest in the e-book because I’ve brutalized my joints over the years (screw you, heavy benches–Lol). Is there a MODERATE-power/Super TORQ workout I could use instead?

Is it always necessary to wear a weight belt?

/ Posted 03.29.2013

Q: I have a simple question, but one that I debate with my friends quite often. Is it always necessary … continue reading

Go Green for Happiness

/ Posted 03.29.2013

Feeling a little blue at work? Go green—as in adding foliage. According to the June ’12 Health, a study in … continue reading

More Protein to Get Lean?

/ Posted 03.28.2013

If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably reduce your carbohydrates. That can help. In fact, there is evidence that … continue reading

2013 NPC Emerald Cup Poster

/ Posted 03.27.2013

May 3rd and 4th – Bellevue, Washington. [+] Click to Enlarge

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