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  • Why Does Bench Pressing Hurt My Shoulder?

    Without doubt, the bench press is the most popular weight-training exercise in North America. Anyone who asks, “How much do you...

    Beginning BodybuildingJoseph M. Horrigan, D.C.March 3, 2011
  • Overtraining and Optimal Gaining

    Q: My question is about overtraining. Here’s my current program: Monday: quads, hams, calves; Tuesday: lats, lower back; Wednesday: chest; Thursday:...

    Goal SettingEric BroserFebruary 28, 2011
  • Rx for Lagging Pecs

    It’s been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over yet expecting a different result....

    LatestRon HarrisFebruary 26, 2011
  • Beginner’s Bliss, Part 5

    On Tuesdays, immediately after a work set of squats, one guy would rush to the nearest flat bench and do a...

    Beginning BodybuildingStuart McRobertFebruary 22, 2011
  • 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....

    BodypartCharles 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...

    BodypartCharles 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....

    BodypartCharles 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?...

    ArmsCharles 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...

    LatestCharles PoliquinFebruary 9, 2011
  • My IFBB Pro Debut

    Q: I was about to write to you to congratulate you on your showing in your IFBB pro debut at the...

    Contest PrepDave GoodinFebruary 1, 2011
  • Complex Training Is Extremely Versatile

    Q: What’s your opinion of complex training, where you combine several exercises into a single set? A: Although primarily associated with...

    LatestCharles PoliquinJanuary 30, 2011
  • Pilates? You’re Not Serious!

    Q: I read that Pilates is good for bodybuilding because it develops longer muscles and flexibility. I know it’s popular with...

    LatestCharles PoliquinJanuary 27, 2011
  • Workout Frequency for Muscle Size

    Q: I’m from the U.K., and I bought your book Natural Bodybuilding after seeing it advertised in IRON MAN a few...

    Complete WorkoutsJohn HansenJanuary 25, 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...

    LatestSteve HolmanJanuary 18, 2011
  • The Pros and Cons of Strapping On

    Wrist straps are common in any heavy gym. They enable trainees to handle more weight on big movements—shrugs, deadlifts, dumbbell rows,...

    Beginning BodybuildingJoseph M. Horrigan, D.C.January 17, 2011