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Q&A: The Best Advice for Bodybuilding Neophytes
Q: I’m 19 years old and just starting out as a bodybuilder. What’s the best advice you can give me? A:...
Stuart McRobertOctober 2, 2014 -
Q&A: Dips, Grips and Rep-Speed Tips
Q: My training partner says that the parallel-bar dip has done far more for building his terrific pecs than the bench...
Stuart McRobertMay 30, 2014 -
What is the best training frequency for individual bodyparts?
Q: I’ve been training for two years and have made good progress. What is the best training frequency for individual bodyparts?...
Charles PoliquinApril 15, 2014 -
When performing 1 1/4 squats, why do you recommend a quarter movement at the bottom of the squat?
Q: I’ve heard that you recommend performing 1 1/4 squats, in which you do a quarter movement at the bottom of...
Charles PoliquinApril 13, 2014 -
Q&A: Quads vs. Thighs and Full vs. Partial Deadlifts
Q: Is there a difference between the “thighs” and the “quads”? A: Yes. The thigh includes the quadriceps femoris, or quads, but the...
Iron Man MagazineMarch 30, 2014 -
Q: How do I change my lifestyle so I can go from twig to getting big?
Q: How do I change my lifestyle so I can go from twig to getting big? A: Make it a priority. When I...
Vince Del MonteFebruary 24, 2014 -
Q&A: Are Side Bends Worthless?
Q: Do you recommend side bends? I can’t recall seeing a photo of a professional bodybuilder performing them. A: Just because you don’t...
Stuart McRobertDecember 26, 2013 -
Russian Secrets for Power
Q: I’d like to get my bench press, squat and deadlift poundages up. I understand that the Russians have produced a...
Charles PoliquinNovember 30, 2013 -
Order in the Workout
Q: Does exercise sequence matter, or can I approach my training session in any order? A: Exercise order is of critical...
Ben WhiteNovember 26, 2013 -
Q: What is the Rader chest pull?
Q: What is the Rader chest pull? A: In the last installment of this column, one of the questions I covered...
Stuart McRobertOctober 17, 2013 -
Q: Did Bertil Fox influence your early training?
Q: Did Bertil Fox influence your early training? A: Yes. He trained in a harder, briefer, heavier way than did most elite...
Stuart McRobertSeptember 23, 2013 -
Q: What’s the best type of chinup to perform?
Q: What’s the best type of chinup to perform? I see many variations used and was wondering if I should vary...
Charles PoliquinSeptember 2, 2013 -
Q: Should I do drops on the last round of TORQ?
Q: I am already growing with your TORQ . You’ve talked about Mr. America Doug Brignole and his version....
Steve HolmanAugust 8, 2013 -
Job Stress and Muscle Gain
Q: I am stressed at work, and it affects my training—I just can’t seem to recover from workouts well, and I...
Charles PoliquinJuly 21, 2013 -
Getting Big With One Exercise Per Muscle Group
Q: I see workouts with only one exercise per muscle group. Can you really get big using those? A: Sure you...
Steve HolmanMay 3, 2013