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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 -
Do you pause between reps to rest or get stronger for the set?
Q: I have been reading your articles for years and recently saw you training at Gold’s Gym in Venice, which is...
Eric BroserMarch 17, 2013 -
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 -
Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury?
Q: Is there a way to increase tendon strength to help avoid injury? A: Extensive research shows that eccentric, or negative,...
Charles PoliquinMarch 14, 2013 -
Barbell Press vs Dumbbell Press
Q: Which do you like better: barbell or dumbbell presses? A: Both are excellent, although dumbbells provide a more natural movement...
Charles PoliquinMarch 11, 2013 -
Pilates for Weight Loss
Q: What is your opinion about using Pilates for weight loss? I’ve read that ballet dancers have a lot of success...
Charles PoliquinMarch 9, 2013 -
Mr. Universe Training
It’s hard to believe that I won my first Natural Mr. Universe title 20 years ago. I still vividly remember boarding...
John HansenMarch 8, 2013 -
Joint Pain and 4X
Q: I’m in my late 40s and having trouble letting go of training heavy. I’ve tried the 4X mass method and...
Steve HolmanMarch 6, 2013 -
QA: What type of pullover should I perform?
Q: What type of pullover should I perform? A: A popular form of the pullover is done with a single dumbbell...
Stuart McRobertMarch 5, 2013 -
Size Up Now
Q: I’m in my late 30s and don’t have any real joint problems—just slight shoulder pain from too much benching. I...
Iron Man MagazineMarch 3, 2013 -
QA: Should I do pulldowns to the front or rear, and which grip is best?
Q: Should I do pulldowns to the front or rear, and which grip is best? A: To the front. Regardless of...
Stuart McRobertFebruary 27, 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 -
Start High for New Size: The Iso-TORQ Method
In my previous blog I whined about heading into my 50s and not being able to train with ultra-heavy poundages anymore....
Steve HolmanFebruary 21, 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 -
Mike Westerdal: CriticalBench.com
CriticalBench.com is a popular Web site created by Mike Westerdal in 1999. Mike is an interesting guy who knows his stuff...
Iron Man MagazineFebruary 11, 2013