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Is Protein Superior to Carbohydrates for Health?
In the never-ending quest to find the “best” protein available, suffice it to say that they all have their roles and...
LatestJose Antonio, Ph.D.October 21, 2012 -
Orange Almond Biscotti
Most fitness buffs I know relish a little jolt of caffeine now and then. I know that I get downright ornery...
Diet & RecipesJamie EasonOctober 20, 2012 -
Q: Do heavy squats and deadlifts compress and damage the spine?
Q: Do heavy squats and deadlifts compress and damage the spine? A: There is spinal compression, but provided your exercise technique...
Injury & PreventionStuart McRobertOctober 19, 2012 -
How to Make a Simple Standing Calf Machine for Home Use
Q: I want to make a simple standing calf machine for home use. Can you give me some tips on how...
LatestStuart McRobertOctober 18, 2012 -
Food Facts
Pears, apples and other white fruits contain the flavonoid quercetin in their skins, according to the March ’12 Prevention. Quercetin protects...
LatestBecky HolmanOctober 18, 2012 -
Incline Bench Pulldowns For Upper Back, Shoulders and Improving Posture
This is a great exercise for working the small, detailed muscles of the upper back that get easily overwhelmed when using...
Blog PostNick NilssonOctober 17, 2012 -
Scorecard
In case you missed it, they’re off and running for the 2013 Olympia derby. The dust hadn’t settled on Phil Heath‘s...
Blog PostRuth SilvermanOctober 17, 2012 -
Extending Muscle Protein Synthesis
In a recent edition of this column I discussed new research showing that all it takes to stimulate muscle protein synthesis...
LatestJerry BrainumOctober 17, 2012 -
Defining the Bodybuilding Lifestyle
In defining the bodybuilding lifestyle, IRON MAN follows the...
LatestJohn BalikOctober 17, 2012 -
Defining the Bodybuilding Lifestyle
In defining the bodybuilding lifestyle, IRON MAN follows the...
Blog PostJohn BalikOctober 17, 2012 -
Density Overload: How to Make Your Muscle Growth Explode
Q: I gained 5 pounds of solid muscle when I moved to mostly 4X mass training for every bodypart....
E-zineIron Man MagazineOctober 16, 2012 -
A Different Look at Dumbbell Rows
I have addressed dumbbell rows in previous columns over the years. This time I would like to examine a variety that...
BackJoseph M. Horrigan, D.C.October 16, 2012 -
Swiss Ball for Abs: Hit or Miss?
Q: What is your opinion of using a Swiss ball to perform crunches? A: You have to be careful when performing...
AbsCharles PoliquinOctober 15, 2012 -
Israel Esparza
Age: 26 Weight: 160 contest; 190 off-season Height: 5’5” Hometown: Wilmington, California Current residence: Wilmington, California Occupation: Assistant manager of an...
Female AthletesLonnie TeperOctober 15, 2012 -
Muscle Does Not Evaporate Overnight
Most of us know that we should take periodic breaks from training simply to let our minds and bodies rest and...
LatestRon HarrisOctober 14, 2012