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  • Postactivation Size Surge

    Performing end-of-set static holds at the sticking point can do great things for muscle growth.

    BackSteve HolmanJune 3, 2010
  • Shoulder Blade Placement

    There is much talk in gyms of trying to make muscles work a certain way—usually the way the trainer thinks the...

    Injury & PreventionJoseph M. Horrigan, D.C.May 31, 2010
  • Squat On, Part 2

    In Part 1 I explained that, for many bodybuilders, the squat has the potential to be supereffective—but only if it’s performed...

    TrainingStuart McRobertMay 28, 2010
  • Squat On, Part 1

    Bodybuilders who have a good structure for squats tend to have legs and thighs of average or shorter-than-average length relative to...

    BackStuart McRobertMay 25, 2010
  • Less Variation, More Size and Strength

    Q: What would you consider a mistake you made in your early years of coaching? A: Extending the variety principle too...

    Muscle ScienceCharles PoliquinMay 22, 2010
  • Training Without Supports or Wraps

    This month’s installment is inspired by a seminar conversation I had with Hall of Fame strength and conditioning coach Doc Kreis,...

    Injury & PreventionJoseph M. Horrigan, D.C.May 19, 2010
  • How to Jolt New Arm Growth

    Q: I’m 55 years old, and I’ve been training with weights for 10 years. I can’t get my arms to grow...

    ArmsPaul BurkeMay 16, 2010
  • Sets, Reps and Intensity

    Q: What can be done when training hard all the time and increasing the weight and reps stops working, especially when...

    TrainingJohn HansenMay 13, 2010
  • IFBB International Competitions

    The greatest experience ever was wearing the IFBB gold medal, standing between IFBB President Raphael Santonja and Polish Chairman Pawel Filleborn,...

    Contest PrepDave GoodinMay 10, 2010
  • Short, Basic Workouts to Pack On Mass

    Nevertheless, extreme hardgainer types may need to lean more toward density than power because of the high-endurance capacity of every major...

    BodypartSteve HolmanMay 4, 2010
  • The Efficient Fantastic 4 Workout

    My favorite is called the Fantastic 4 workout—four of the most effective exercises you can do. All you need is a...

    Complete WorkoutsBecky HolmanMay 1, 2010
  • How to Get Shredded Quads

    Q: I am 55 years old. I picked up weight training right around the time that I turned 40. I have...

    BodypartPaul BurkeApril 28, 2010
  • Ultimate Beef Pec Blasting

    Jay Cutler training in the off-season is a sight to behold. He’s one of the few pros who actually look like...

    BodypartWilliam LitzApril 22, 2010
  • Benefits of More Muscle—and Big Arms

    Whenever I meet a goal, I reward myself with positive things like a vacation or a new piece of equipment. When...

    ArmsCharles PoliquinApril 19, 2010
  • Get Your Muscle Back

    You used to be in good condition, but now you’re out of shape and 40-plus. You long ago lost your muscles,...

    Over-40 TrainingStuart McRobertApril 16, 2010