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Baseball in the Summer
Q: I like to play baseball in the summer and want to protect my shoulders by performing some rotator cuff exercises....
February 21, 2011 -
20-rep Breathing Squats
Q: Are 20-rep breathing squats effective for building muscle mass and strength? A: Short answer: Yes. I say that because the...
February 17, 2011 -
Pec Deck for Experienced Bodybuilders
Q. I have about 2 1/2 years of bodybuilding experience, and when I first started lifting, I used the pec deck....
February 15, 2011 -
One-arm Pushups and Pull-ups
Q: What’s your opinion of one-arm pushups and one-arm pull-ups? As a bodybuilder, should I consider incorporating them into my workouts?...
February 12, 2011 -
Intrarep Pauses for Size and Strength
Q: What do you think about extended pauses during exercises, such as holding the bar on your chest for five seconds...
February 9, 2011 -
Training and Eating for More Muscle
Q: I’m about 170 pounds and not in the best of shape. I’m bulking slowly as I cannot commit 100 percent...
February 7, 2011 -
The 2011 American Record Makers Was A Fabulous Event!
THE TAKANO ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER VOL. 4, No. 3 This free newsletter is to inform you of events, and thoughts regarding the...
February 4, 2011 -
My IFBB Pro Debut
Q: I was about to write to you to congratulate you on your showing in your IFBB pro debut at the...
February 1, 2011 -
Complex Training Is Extremely Versatile
Q: What’s your opinion of complex training, where you combine several exercises into a single set? A: Although primarily associated with...
January 30, 2011 -
Pilates? You’re Not Serious!
Q: I read that Pilates is good for bodybuilding because it develops longer muscles and flexibility. I know it’s popular with...
January 27, 2011 -
Workout Frequency for Muscle Size
Q: I’m from the U.K., and I bought your book Natural Bodybuilding after seeing it advertised in IRON MAN a few...
January 25, 2011 -
Positive Failure for the Most Growth Fibers
Q: You’ve said that to get at the most growth fibers, you have to push work sets to at least positive...
January 18, 2011 -
The Pros and Cons of Strapping On
Wrist straps are common in any heavy gym. They enable trainees to handle more weight on big movements—shrugs, deadlifts, dumbbell rows,...
January 17, 2011 -
Which country has the best athletes and best trainers?
Q: From your extensive experience in working with athletes and trainers all over the world, what general conclusions can you make...
January 15, 2011 -
Do Warmup Set for Squats?
Q: I tried your 4×10 method on every exercise, and I’m amazed. The pump was incredible, and my nervous system didn’t...
January 13, 2011
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