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Do I have to bench-press to get a good chest? Do I have to squat to build good legs?
These are probably the two most common training questions asked around the world: Do I have to bench-press to get a...
Ron HarrisMarch 15, 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...
Iron Man MagazineFebruary 27, 2013 -
The Power Clean: The Athlete’s Exercise
The very first exercise that I teach anyone starting out on a strength program is the power clean. Once athletes learn...
Bill StarrFebruary 19, 2013 -
Front-to-Back Quad Attack
If you’re older, you may have trouble doing free-bar squats. Many over-40 trainees get pain in the knees, hips and/or lower...
Steve HolmanFebruary 4, 2013 -
Squats and Jacked-Up Shoulders
Q: We are about the same age, so I’m hoping you can help me with my problem. Because of repeated shoulder...
Dave GoodinJanuary 23, 2013 -
The Pre-Ex 3X Size Assault: Big Arms Now
Q: I am loving Pre-Ex 3X. Tried it on chest and back, and the muscle pumped like crazy. I want to...
Steve HolmanJanuary 10, 2013 -
Ab Exercises: the Good, the Bad and the Dangerous
Just because you can perform an exercise doesn’t mean you should. There are many abdominal exercises, and most trainees perform almost...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.January 3, 2013 -
The Arnold Press for Building Shoulders
Q: What do you think of the Arnold press for developing the shoulders and of dumbbell shoulder presses in general? A:...
Charles PoliquinDecember 30, 2012 -
Cannonball Delts
Q: I need some new exercises to get my delts growing. I do tons of standing and seated laterals and also...
Eric BroserDecember 28, 2012 -
Q&A: Should I add wrist curls to the end of an arm workout?
Q: What do you think about adding wrist curls to the end of an arm workout? A: It’s a good idea—in...
Charles PoliquinDecember 27, 2012 -
How to Build Thick and Powerful Legs, Part 2
Last month I described an intense leg workout I experienced in college with my training partner Tom Deters. Before I get...
Lee LabradaDecember 23, 2012 -
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 -
Squats and Jacked-Up Shoulders for Over-40 Trainees
Q: We are about the same age, so I’m hoping you can help me with my problem. Because of repeated shoulder...
Dave GoodinNovember 19, 2012 -
Front-to-Back Lower-Body Power Hit
Q: Is it okay to do back squats and front squats in the same workout? Would it simply be better to...
Charles PoliquinNovember 14, 2012 -
If I’m drug-free, how often should I train each bodypart?
Q: I’ve been involved in training since I was 14. I’m 40 now. I’ve never touched steroids, and for the most...
John HansenNovember 12, 2012