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Get Stronger
Q: I work with young athletes and do a lot of power cleans and squats. My question is, “What are the...
Charles PoliquinNovember 11, 2011 -
Do Olympic Lifting Exercises Increase Arm Size?
Q: Do Olympic-lifting exercises have any value to a bodybuilder in increasing arm size? A: Yes, strange as that may sound....
Charles PoliquinSeptember 1, 2011 -
Supplemental Squats
Athletes who train to improve their sports performance rely on the squat. They typically alternate a half-squat or power squat with...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.April 18, 2011 -
Best Type of Barbell
Q: What’s the best type of barbell to use for power cleans and squats? A: Ideally, you should have a special...
Charles PoliquinMarch 30, 2011 -
Items To Consider When You Choose A Weightlifting Coach
I frequently get inquiries from enthusiastic neophytes who are anxious to find a great coach to take them to weightlifting greatness.
Iron Man MagazineMarch 1, 2011 -
Beginning Powerlifting
Q: I want to get into powerlifting. What books and other resources would you recommend? A: There are several major powerlifting...
Charles PoliquinDecember 22, 2010 -
Pain and the Behind-the-Neck Press
A more serious injury that I have seen with this exercise more than any other move is disk protrusion, or herniation,...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.November 3, 2010 -
Training for Wrestling Strength
The bottom line is that you cannot overlook the unique, innate qualities of the individual when designing resistance-training programs. Some will...
Charles PoliquinAugust 17, 2010 -
Joe Mazza Hits World’s Best Bench Press
The New Jersey–based strength phenom set the new record on his opening attempt at the IPA-sanctioned event in York, Pennsylvania, pressing...
Steve DownsFebruary 27, 2010 -
Thick-Bar Training for Strength
To check for glycation levels, ask your doctor to measure the concentration of glycated hemoglobin in your blood. In England a...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 28, 2010 -
Does Repetition Speed Matter?
Few bodybuilders appear to pay much attention to how fast they do an exercise. A typical repetition consists of a raising...
Jerry BrainumDecember 23, 2009 -
Powerlifting vs. Bodybuilding
You’ll be able to handle more weight in your bodybuilding training, which will lead to faster gains when you go back...
John HansenJune 17, 2009 -
Traps
While just about every strength athlete understands the value of keeping his or her lower back strong, few realize the role...
Bill StarrJune 11, 2009 -
Shocking Shoulders
Q: My shoulder growth has come to a standstill. Got a great routine that’ll boost growth again? A: A few years...
Charles PoliquinApril 12, 2009 -
Squat Science: The Best Exercise?
Squats are often called the king of exercises—and for good reason. Squats work the largest muscles in the body, the thighs,...
Jerry BrainumMarch 28, 2009