Beginning Bodybuilding

Q: I’m 26, 6’ tall and 278 pounds, and I’m having trouble burning bodyfat. I’m guessing I’m about 30 percent bodyfat...

In several of my conversations with four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, one topic that has come up regularly is the constant...

Q: I know you’re not a fan of aerobics for weight loss, but shouldn’t some people do aerobic training for general...

If you train hard enough and long enough, chances are you will someday incur at least one injury that will be...

Q: I want to do a powerlifting cycle before I go back to bodybuilding, but I’m not sure how to structure...

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...