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Building Troubled Arms with the Perfect Mass-Building Split
Q: I’ve always had trouble building arms, but I notice that on back day they pump up bigger than ever. I’m...
Steve HolmanDecember 18, 2012 -
There’s Something About Citrus
Most people love the smell of oranges and lemons—unless you’re a housekeeper who uses Lemon Pledge every day. Seriously, studies show...
Becky HolmanDecember 17, 2012 -
Adjusting Your Training Techniques As You Age
Q: I’m a meso-endomorph, so it’s pretty easy for me to put on muscle but it’s also easy as hell to...
John HansenDecember 17, 2012 -
How Good Is a Blender Breakfast?
Some people seem to prefer a protein shake for breakfast. I prefer solid foods, like a combination of meat and some...
Charles PoliquinDecember 16, 2012 -
Sets, Reps and Getting Strong Pt 5
In the last installment, I discussed the different set-and-rep formulas I like for high-skill moves like the Olympic lifts as well...
Bill StarrDecember 15, 2012 -
High Fives and Hand Jives
Is there too much high-fiving and butt slapping in pro sports? Maybe not. According to the May ’12 Reader’s Digest, all that...
Butch LebowitzDecember 14, 2012 -
One Heavy Hit for More Mass
Q: In the Pre-Ex 3X Mass Workout you use heavier five-rep rest/pause on stretch exercises. It’s a 3X sequence of [lower-rep...
Steve HolmanDecember 14, 2012 -
Hype, Health and Energy Drinks
It seems that whenever I turn on my TV these days, I’m besieged by another commercial for the 5-Hour Energy drink....
Jerry BrainumDecember 12, 2012 -
What Are You Thinking While Doing Your Reps?
Q: Love your column. Thanks for the knowledge and inspiration. This may be an odd question, but what do you think...
Eric BroserDecember 11, 2012 -
Matt Mendrun and Jen Aragon
Matt Height: 5’10” Weight: 191 Age: 26 Bodypart split: Sunday: chest; Monday: legs; Tuesday: back; Wednesday: off; Thursday: shoulders; Friday: arms;...
Iron Man MagazineDecember 11, 2012 -
New Diet Discoveries to Keep the Fat Off
With obesity at epidemic levels, there is more ongoing research on diet than ever before. Even if you’re not obese, it’s...
Steve HolmanDecember 10, 2012 -
What Works Is All That Matters
Recently, I got caught up in a very lively online debate regarding a 19-year-old so-called expert who has a popular YouTube...
Ron HarrisDecember 9, 2012 -
Sets, Reps and Getting Strong Pt 4
As I mentioned in Part 3 of this series, I use a different set-and-rep formula on high-skill exercises, such as the...
Bill StarrDecember 8, 2012 -
Probiotics and Walks for Losing Fat
Q: What’s your take on probiotics for weight loss? A: Emerging research shows that taking a probiotic to control insulin health...
Charles PoliquinDecember 7, 2012 -
Q&A: The Hardgainer Tag and Eating More to Grow Massive
Q: Did you originate the word hardgainer? Isn’t there a danger that bodybuilders who label themselves hardgainers will end up limiting...
Stuart McRobertDecember 6, 2012


