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Dumbbell Exercises for Healthy Rotator Cuff Muscles
Q: I love to bench-press, and to keep my shoulders healthy, I’ve been doing a dumbbell exercise for my rotator cuff...
Charles PoliquinMarch 20, 2013 -
Q&A: Big-Arms Workouts and Exercises
Q: What were the most effective arm programs you ever followed? A: They were usually programs that didn’t specialize on my...
Stuart McRobertMarch 19, 2013 -
Potassium: Not Too Much, Not Too Little
While all minerals are important to health, potassium has special significance for those who exercise. Consider its primary functions in the...
Jerry BrainumMarch 18, 2013 -
Do you pause between reps to rest or get stronger for the set?
Q: I have been reading your articles for years and recently saw you training at Gold’s Gym in Venice, which is...
Eric BroserMarch 17, 2013 -
Pain Free With SAMe
While glucosamine and chondroitin have been touted as a great combo for relieving joint pain and strengthening soft tissue, SAMe may...
Steve HolmanMarch 16, 2013 -
Do I have to bench-press to get a good chest? Do I have to squat to build good legs?
These are probably the two most common training questions asked around the world: Do I have to bench-press to get a...
Ron HarrisMarch 15, 2013 -
Loni Willison
Age: 29 Weight: 135 Height: 5’8” Hometown: Hemet, California Current residence: Los Angeles Occupation: Nurse’s assistant at the Biomed Spa in...
Lonnie TeperMarch 14, 2013 -
Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury?
Q: Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury? A: Extensive research shows that eccentric, or negative,...
Charles PoliquinMarch 14, 2013 -
Is Your Water Bottle Killing You?
If you’re serious about building muscles and staying healthy, you need to be aware of bisphenol A. BPA is a chemical...
Charles PoliquinMarch 11, 2013 -
Barbell Press vs Dumbbell Press
Q: Which do you like better: barbell or dumbbell presses? A: Both are excellent, although dumbbells provide a more natural movement...
Charles PoliquinMarch 11, 2013 -
Does Protein Make You Fat?
Self-styled experts often attribute various side effects to long-term high-protein diets—dehydration, calcium and bone loss, kidney disease and even increased bodyfat....
Jerry BrainumMarch 10, 2013 -
Pilates for Weight Loss
Q: What is your opinion about using Pilates for weight loss? I’ve read that ballet dancers have a lot of success...
Charles PoliquinMarch 9, 2013 -
Mr. Universe Training
It’s hard to believe that I won my first Natural Mr. Universe title 20 years ago. I still vividly remember boarding...
John HansenMarch 8, 2013 -
Joint Pain and 4X
Q: I’m in my late 40s and having trouble letting go of training heavy. I’ve tried the 4X mass method and...
Steve HolmanMarch 6, 2013 -
QA: What type of pullover should I perform?
Q: What type of pullover should I perform? A: A popular form of the pullover is done with a single dumbbell...
Stuart McRobertMarch 5, 2013


