All posts tagged "Training"
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From the Heart
It’s been almost 30 years since I had my first article published in IRON MAN. Yet after all that time the...
LatestStuart McRobertMay 12, 2011 -
Mass Expectations
Q: How much muscle weight can a natural bodybuilder realistically look to put on over a given amount of time? Thank...
LatestEric BroserMay 10, 2011 -
Shrug Risks and Bigger Traps
The shrug is a fairly common exercise, an excellent movement for the development and strength of the trapezius group, or traps,...
Injury & PreventionJoseph M. Horrigan, D.C.May 5, 2011 -
What Are Your “Intentions”?
A few months ago I got a cool tip from IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski about a training technique he calls “intentions.”...
LatestRon HarrisMay 4, 2011 -
Favorite Triceps Exercises
Q: Got any favorite triceps exercises? I’m getting bored with pressdowns and French presses. A: Loaded dips with chains will pack...
ArmsCharles PoliquinApril 24, 2011 -
Size Surge with 4X
For those unfamiliar with it, the Size Surge program is a 10-week, two-phase mass-building routine that I designed and that my...
LatestSteve HolmanApril 21, 2011 -
Dynamic-inertia Workouts
Q: My wife is considering getting a pair of shake weights that have been advertised on infomercials. Does the dynamic-inertia workout...
Beginning BodybuildingCharles PoliquinApril 19, 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...
LatestJoseph M. Horrigan, D.C.April 18, 2011 -
Calf Training Tips
Q: Any tips on calf training? I do calves first in my workouts, which helps, but my progress is slow. A:...
BodypartCharles PoliquinApril 17, 2011 -
Good Form Pullups
Q: I can do six pullups with good form without stopping, which is a three-rep improvement I made in about five...
LatestCharles PoliquinApril 16, 2011 -
Gym Training vs Home Training
Q: I’ve been working out for about three years, and I want to get bigger. I’ve been training at home, but...
LatestJohn HansenApril 14, 2011 -
Bodybuilding’s Bottom Line
No matter what training routine you adopt, equipment you use, food you eat, supplements you take or how knowledgeable you are...
Beginning BodybuildingStuart McRobertApril 12, 2011 -
Off-Season Muscle-Size Strategies
Q: I haven’t yet competed, but I worked really hard to get lean this summer. Heading into 2011, I’m thinking seriously...
Contest PrepDave GoodinApril 10, 2011 -
Size Surge Tips, Tricks and Splits
For those unfamiliar with it, the Size Surge program is a 10-week, two-phase mass-building routine that I designed and that my...
LatestSteve HolmanApril 9, 2011 -
Dumbbell vs. Barbell Bench Presses
Q: I’ve had shoulder tendinitis in the past but got some good soft-tissue treatment, so now after a long layoff I’m...
BodypartCharles PoliquinApril 8, 2011