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One Simple Change for Massive Gains
My training partner and I used to laugh, saying, “Imagine if it were just our warmup sets that were giving us...
Steve HolmanFebruary 2, 2012 -
Hypers: Safe Gains, No Strains
The “hyper”—short for hyperextension—is still a common exercise in commercial gyms, heavy gyms, high school and college weight rooms, as well...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.February 2, 2012 -
Calves, Quads and Addiction
Q: I’ve noticed that high calves seem to be more prevalent among African-American and Caribbean bodybuilders than among Caucasian bodybuilders. Would...
Stuart McRobertFebruary 1, 2012 -
P/RR/S and Split Variation
Q: I’ve been using P/RR/S training for months now, and it’s working great. I love the variety aspect; it makes me...
Eric BroserJanuary 29, 2012 -
How Branch Got a Bad-Ass Back
Exactly three years before Branch Warren won the ’11 Arnold Classic, I was sitting in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus,...
Ron HarrisJanuary 28, 2012 -
Cuts Without Cardio: Fat-to-Muscle Hustle
I recently received a thank-you from Aron Noble, a New Zealand bodybuilder and high school teacher. He’s been using full-range Positions...
Steve HolmanJanuary 27, 2012 -
Best Feet Placement for Bench Press
Q: I have some disk problems in L3-L5, and bench pressing with my feet on the floor tends to bother my...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 26, 2012 -
So You Want to Be a Personal Trainer
More than 300 organizations offer personal-training certification. If you’re looking to get certified, you need to know that it can be...
Robert WolffJanuary 25, 2012 -
Superset Training for a Fast Pump at the Gym
Q: I’m looking for something challenging that will give me a good pump but will get me out of the gym...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 23, 2012 -
The Power-Mass-Building Myth: Don’t Make This Mistake!
In the winter many bodybuilders shift to a power phase. The heavy weights feel great, and by increasing strength, they add...
Steve HolmanJanuary 20, 2012 -
How to Get Longer Rests with 4X
Q: I get more fatigued than most people. I tried the 4X method, and 30 seconds between sets just doesn’t seem...
Steve HolmanJanuary 19, 2012 -
Power Workout – Week 3 Chest and Triceps
I started my third week in my Power Cycle this week. On Monday, I hit chest, triceps and calves. Basically, the...
John HansenJanuary 18, 2012 -
Genetic Limit to Muscle Growth
Q: I have a few questions. First, how do you get into photo shoots, and do you make a lot doing...
John HansenJanuary 16, 2012 -
FD/FS Mass-Building Success
Q: I recently purchased your FD/FS e-book , and after two weeks on the program I’m smiling like a child...
Eric BroserJanuary 15, 2012 -
Off Season Power Training
The Off Season has officially started! After taking it easy for the month of December by first taking a couple of...
John HansenJanuary 13, 2012


