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Q&A: Should I lean back at the top of a deadlift?
Q: At the top of a deadlift, should I lean back, the way I see some guys do? A: No. Remain...
Stuart McRobertFebruary 5, 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 -
Fusing P/RR/S and FD/FS
In last month’s column I answered a question about whether I would ever recommend combining Power/Rep Range/Shock and/or FD/FS in a...
Eric BroserJanuary 29, 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 -
Secrets of the Chinese Olympic Lifters
Q: At the London Olympics the Chinese once again won the most gold medals in weightlifting. What are they doing differently...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 18, 2013 -
High-End Hypertrophy: A New Way to Grow for Most
Now that I’m over 50, I’m always on the lookout for methods that can build more mass without turning me into...
Steve HolmanJanuary 17, 2013 -
Natural Bodybuilding Tips
Q: To what extent do you think natural training for bodybuilding should differ from the training that enhanced guys do? It’s...
John HansenJanuary 16, 2013 -
How to Boost Your Bench Press
Q: My progress on the bench press and incline-bench press has stalled, especially at the sticking points. I train the lifts...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 15, 2013 -
Bigger Gaining and Overtraining
Q: I’m a 24-year-old business student from Austria and a huge bodybuilding fan! It is a real pleasure to get in...
John HansenJanuary 13, 2013 -
1981 Mr. Olympia Report – Part 2
As Franco Columbu climbed the steps leading to the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 10th, 1981, he...
John HansenJanuary 11, 2013 -
Age, Muscle and Optimal Recovery
Q: I can’t believe you’re 53 years old. Your physique is astounding for any age! I’m in my mid-50s, and I’m...
Dave GoodinJanuary 11, 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 -
Pre-Ex 3X: Is there an advantage to doing lower reps on both exercises?
Q: Pre-Ex 3X works! Condensing the workload with prefatigue supersets is an incredible mass stimulator. I’m seeing it happen after only...
Steve HolmanJanuary 7, 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 -
Q&A: Bent-Over Rows Is A High Risk Exercise
Q: Is there really anything special about bent-over barbell rows? I’ve injured my back several times doing them. A: All exercises...
Stuart McRobertJanuary 1, 2013