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Lessons From the Arnold Classic Top 3
Kai Greene is decidedly old school when it comes to using free weights.
Ron HarrisOctober 24, 2009 -
At the Gym This Week
At the gym this week was a young man whose excellent progress I’ve observed for a couple of years. Because I’d...
Stuart McRobertOctober 21, 2009 -
Lose Fat, Not Muscle
The standard rule for burning fat is to use moderate intensity, as that puts the body in a fat-burning, as opposed...
John HansenOctober 15, 2009 -
First Contest
Nothing will motivate you to stay on a strict diet like committing yourself to a physique competition.
Dave GoodinOctober 12, 2009 -
Romanian Deadlifts
Q: What’s your opinion of Romanian deadlifts? A: I was first introduced to Romanian deadlifts by former Romanian weightlifting star Dragomir...
Charles PoliquinOctober 9, 2009 -
Do It This Way or Else!
The truth is that there are many, many effective ways to train.
Ron HarrisOctober 6, 2009 -
Wrist Curl Technique
Arm strength, including forearm strength, has been admired in a multitude of civilizations for thousands of years. It was vital in...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.October 3, 2009 -
Over-40 Bodybuilder’s Golden Rule
Your age and training experience affect your goals. For example, if you’re 41 and have trained consistently since your teens, your...
Stuart McRobertSeptember 30, 2009 -
Squats: Deep Is Better Than Heavy
A lot of bodybuilders and serious weight trainees don’t have the leg development they are capable of because they don’t squat.
Ron HarrisSeptember 27, 2009 -
Getting Back Up Again
Pro bodybuilder Branch Warren once said something to me that stuck: “It’s not about how many times you get knocked down....
Ron HarrisSeptember 24, 2009 -
Limited-Equipment Bodybuilding
I know how hard it can be to train alone in your basement gym—but it can be done successfully.
Paul BurkeSeptember 21, 2009 -
Arm Size and Big Lies
A number of factors determine how big your arms can get, including the number of muscle cells.
Charles PoliquinSeptember 18, 2009 -
Abs and Biceps
My abdominal workout generally consists of two exercises. The first is a leg-raise-type exercise geared toward hitting the lower abs—hanging leg...
Dave GoodinSeptember 15, 2009 -
Working Man’s Workout Plan
Q: I’m a police officer in New Jersey, and I work a rotating two-week shift of 12-hour days. I read the...
John HansenSeptember 12, 2009 -
Exercise and Sports Nutrition
I’m frequently asked to recommend an authoritative source of scientific information about sports nutrition. While there are many such sources, most...
Jerry BrainumSeptember 10, 2009