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Serious Size: Rep Range
Q: During a bulking stage, what rep range should I use for squats in order to put some serious size on...
John HansenJuly 22, 2013 -
5 Reasons Great Backs Are Rare
Why is it that out of all the bodyparts, even legs, the one that gets the most neglect is back? Basically,...
Ron HarrisJuly 1, 2013 -
Q: What other muscles are in the abdominal wall besides the six-pack muscle?
Q: What other muscles are in the abdominal wall besides the six-pack muscle? A: There are four parts to the abdominal...
Stuart McRobertJune 18, 2013 -
Q: What do you think of preacher curls?
Q: What do you think of preacher curls? A: The popularity of the preacher curl owes much to Larry Scott. He...
Stuart McRobertJune 15, 2013 -
Calf-Stretching Fundamentals
Q: Any tips on how to stretch the calves? I stretch them every day with the basic wall stretch, but I...
Charles PoliquinJune 12, 2013 -
Training for Muscle and Leanness
Q: I’ve noticed that your abs are not just ripped—they look like bricks. Did you always have thick abdominal muscles? I...
Eric BroserJune 11, 2013 -
Blown Out of Proportion: Bodacious Bodyparts
Most of us are so worried about getting bigger or bringing up weak bodyparts that we sometimes fail to realize we...
Ron HarrisJune 10, 2013 -
Concentration Curls
The biceps is probably the most popular muscle to develop, and that’s been the case for nearly 100 years. That explains...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.May 17, 2013 -
Q&A: Your Back Muscles and How They Work
Q: I’m confused about the different muscles of the back. Would you briefly explain the back musculature? A: The back musculature...
Stuart McRobertMay 9, 2013 -
Arm-Building Secrets of the Pros
Disclaimer: I intentionally misled you with the title to get your attention. There really are no “secrets” of the pros when...
Ron HarrisMay 8, 2013 -
Are You Hip Dominant or Quad Dominant?
Q: What is meant by the term “quad dominant”? A: Quad dominant is a popular term used in sportsmedicine that refers...
Charles PoliquinMay 4, 2013 -
The Shape of Things to Come
Many trainees ask me how they can develop their abs and pecs to look like Jay Cutler’s or those of some...
Stuart McRobertMarch 26, 2013 -
How to Score Six-Pack Abs, Part 2
Last month I discussed the function of the abdominal muscles and how to make them look thicker, as well as training...
Iron Man MagazineMarch 25, 2013 -
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