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How do I avoid looking “skinny fat”?
Q: All my friends who have purportedly lost weight just appear to be “skinny fat.” What’s going on, and how can...
Ben WhiteMarch 5, 2014 -
Mastering the Full Squat
All strength training starts with the full squat. Not the quarter- or half-squat. Many instructors shun full squats, stating that they...
Bill StarrMarch 3, 2014 -
Q: How do I change my lifestyle so I can go from twig to getting big?
Q: How do I change my lifestyle so I can go from twig to getting big? A: Make it a priority. When I...
Vince Del MonteFebruary 24, 2014 -
Determination Detonation
Q: How do you win the psychological battles so you can keep going no matter how hard it gets and not...
Vince Del MonteFebruary 23, 2014 -
Straight-Arm Pulldowns
The most dedicated trainees are always looking for exercises to target muscles from different angles and to reach parts of the...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.February 18, 2014 -
Q&A: Train Like Zane, and 21s for Big Guns
Q: Were you a fan of Frank Zane’s when you were young? A: Zane was my favorite bodybuilder when I was at...
Stuart McRobertFebruary 17, 2014 -
Q: What are the effects of alcohol on my bodybuilding efforts?
Q: What are the effects of alcohol on my bodybuilding efforts? A: It depends on how much and how often you...
Vince Del MonteFebruary 15, 2014 -
Natural Mr. Olympia Answers Your Questions
Q. – “Hi John. I’ve been reading your Naturally Huge column in Ironman Magazine for years and I really enjoy it....
John HansenFebruary 13, 2014 -
Forearm Rockers
There’s no doubt that it’s important to have muscular forearms. When you’re dressed in a short-sleeved shirt, it’s the only visible...
Steve HolmanFebruary 13, 2014 -
Antagonist Supersets
Q: I use your P/RR/S training system on a three-day split, and it’s working great. Currently, I enjoy doing chest and...
Eric BroserFebruary 12, 2014 -
Change or Remain the Same
There are a couple of tired clichés that apply quite aptly to the goal of long-term bodybuilding gains: “If you keep...
Ron HarrisFebruary 4, 2014 -
The Full-Body Mass Blast
Q: I’ve read some of the advice you give people, and you seem like a good guy with very respectable accomplishments....
John HansenJanuary 21, 2014 -
Q: I’m dropping bodyweight, but my skin doesn’t seem to be tightening up.
Q: I’m overweight, and I’ve been jogging on the treadmill, but I’m not lifting weights. I’m dropping bodyweight, but my skin...
Becky HolmanJanuary 17, 2014 -
Are Good Mornings Bad for the Back?
Q: What is your opinion of good mornings? I understand they’re bad for the back. A: What I find interesting is...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 15, 2014 -
Q. What are the best attributes of CrossFit?
Q. What are the best attributes of CrossFit? A: CrossFit, as many are wont to point out, is not a perfect...
Ben WhiteJanuary 14, 2014