Beginning Bodybuilding

Q: What’s your opinion of using a towel or pad on a barbell for back squats? A: Towels and pads will...

Q: I bought your book and am reading it. Currently I’m in a big dilemma. First, I’m 23 years old, Chinese,...

Q: I’m a 25-year-old woman, and I’ve just taken up bodybuilding. What chance do I have of being able to build...

Q: I’m a 36-year-old aspiring bodybuilder, and I have a couple of questions. I’m very new to thinking about a more...

For decades training experts and doctors have warned against youngsters lifting weights, claiming that epiphyseal plates at the end of bones...

This an e-mail exchange that I had with a young bodybuilder, Michael Bevins, at BodySpace.com. Dave, your journey is truly inspirational,...

Q: To test for aerobic endurance, my son’s high school basketball coach has his players timed on a half-mile run rather...

Q: Working out in the morning would be best for my schedule, but I have zero energy then. Other than getting...

Q: Two years ago when I was 16 I decided to dedicate 10 years of my life to building a physique...

Q: My 15-year-old son is on the chunky side. Would it be best to start with an aerobic base and get...

What typically happens with someone who begins training is that strength increases first followed by muscle size.

Q: My wife is considering getting a pair of shake weights that have been advertised on infomercials. Does the dynamic-inertia workout...

No matter what training routine you adopt, equipment you use, food you eat, supplements you take or how knowledgeable you are...

Q: I know you probably get a lot of questions, but I was wondering if you could help out a beginner....

Q: What’s your take on having a training partner? Is it best to train with a partner or alone? A: Neither—I’ve...