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  • Big-Growth Calf Routine Revisited

    Q: Is there a special calf routine that can work even when others haven’t? A: Before I get to a special...

    Stuart McRobertJune 12, 2012
  • Top 4 Reasons to do Front Squats

    Would you believe that a man who has won three IFBB shows, who has been top six at the Mr. Olympia;...

    Ron HarrisApril 16, 2012
  • Seated Leg Curls

    Many trainees decide their hamstring development is lacking. They increase their sets of traditional leg curls—usually with marginal results. Seated leg...

    Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.March 3, 2012
  • Calves, Quads and Addiction

    Q: I’ve noticed that high calves seem to be more prevalent among African-American and Caribbean bodybuilders than among Caucasian bodybuilders. Would...

    Stuart McRobertFebruary 1, 2012
  • Improving Your Glute/Ham Raise

    Q: I really suck at the glute/ham raise. Any tips on how I can improve my performance? A: Because the hamstrings...

    Charles PoliquinNovember 29, 2011
  • Inner/Outer-Thigh Machines

    The inner/outer-thigh—a.k.a. adductor/abductor—machine is the result of too many trainees overstretching and spraining knee ligaments by using cables attached to their...

    Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.September 12, 2011
  • Great Workouts for Neglected Bodyparts

    When performing back extensions, extend your trunk no higher than parallel to the floor. To increase resistance, place a loaded barbell...

    Charles PoliquinJuly 7, 2011
  • FD/FS and Muscle-Building Successs

    Q: I’ve been a P/RR/S user for many years and recently tried your Fiber Damage/Fiber Saturation program. I love it. It’s...

    Eric BroserJune 26, 2011
  • Muscle-Building Success for Stinky Calves

    Q: I will get right to the point: My calves stink. They refuse to grow. I think I’ve tried everything, but...

    Eric BroserJune 23, 2011
  • Super Shock for a Lagging Lower Body

    Q: Do you have a great workout for bringing up my quads and hamstrings? I can front-squat bodyweight and back-squat 50...

    Charles PoliquinMay 29, 2011
  • Calf Training Tips

    Q: Any tips on calf training? I do calves first in my workouts, which helps, but my progress is slow. A:...

    Charles PoliquinApril 17, 2011
  • 20-rep Breathing Squats

    Q: Are 20-rep breathing squats effective for building muscle mass and strength? A: Short answer: Yes. I say that because the...

    Charles PoliquinFebruary 17, 2011
  • Leg Lessons at the Temple

    Recently, I fulfilled a dream of nearly two decades by crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Birmingham, England, to train legs with...

    Ron HarrisDecember 20, 2010
  • Straight-Leg Deadlifts

    Q: What’s your opinion of straight-leg deadlifts? A: It depends on what you mean by “straight.” If you’re talking about having...

    Charles PoliquinDecember 17, 2010
  • Leg Training for Mass and Detail

    Q: I’m a 41-year-old female. I’m 5’4” and weigh 113 pounds. My goal is to put on more muscle. I’ve been...

    John HansenDecember 15, 2010