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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....
Charles PoliquinFebruary 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...
Charles PoliquinFebruary 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....
Charles PoliquinFebruary 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?...
Charles PoliquinFebruary 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...
Charles PoliquinFebruary 9, 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...
Steve HolmanJanuary 18, 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...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 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...
Steve HolmanJanuary 13, 2011 -
Add Size to My Triceps
Q: Do you know a good workout I can use to add size to my triceps without aggravating elbow tendinitis? I’m...
Steve HolmanJanuary 8, 2011 -
Warm Up Right to Pack On Muscle
Q: How should I warm up on my first exercise? I train heavy, with work sets usually in the range of...
Eric BroserDecember 24, 2010 -
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 -
Straight-Leg Deadlifts
Q: What’s your opinion of straight-leg deadlifts? A: It depends on what you mean by “straight.” If you’re talking about having...
Charles PoliquinDecember 17, 2010 -
Leg Training for Mass and Detail
Q: I’m a 41-year-old female. I’m 5’4” and weigh 113 pounds. My goal is to put on more muscle. I’ve been...
John HansenDecember 15, 2010 -
Arnold Used X Reps
Arnold had a tremendous instinct for building mass, and partials were one of the workout strategies that he relied on to...
Steve HolmanDecember 13, 2010 -
Triple-Threat Shoulder Sets
Q: I’ve been doing side lateral raises for two months, four to five sets of 10 to 12 reps, but my...
Charles PoliquinDecember 11, 2010