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Basic Chest Training Every man wants a thick, strong chest for the ladies to rest their heads on in bed, as well as to look more masculine in general and fill out that T-shirt. Building a powerful set of pectorals may seem like child’s play, as most of us have been bench-pressing since...

Often a good training partner is a good friend, or will become one. I met my last training buddy when I changed gyms, I knew him from a powerlifting team we both competed in. For many years he came to my house with his car to pick me up for our work-outs. When one us of us didn’t feel well or...

I am going to replace my cheapo barbell after Christmas. I get most of my equipment used; I deal with a couple of commercial gym equipment dealers. One of these guys has several high-quality narbells to choose from. They are: 1. Texas Power Bar 2. Rogue 2.0 3. York Split-Sleeve Anyone have...

Elbows pain is one of the most common afflictions in barbell sports. All lifters invariably suffer from elbow pain at some point. But why? <!-- /react-text --> <!-- react-text: 53 -->If you look at the function of the elbow , it's meant to be a STABILE joint , which should allow for a smooth...

Training Secrets of the Mr. Olympias - Part 2 The Mr. Olympia title represents the pinnacle of achievement in the sport of bodybuilding. Beginning in 1965, one man was chosen to represent the absolute best in muscular development in the entire world. It’s only natural that bodybuilders around...

Training Secrets of the Mr. Olympias - Part 1 The Mr. Olympia title represents the pinnacle of achievement in the sport of bodybuilding. Beginning in 1965, one man was chosen to represent the absolute best in muscular development in the entire world. It’s only natural that bodybuilders around...

Hexagonal Deadlifts - For Boosting Muscle & Power Gains Are Hexagonal Bar Deadlifts Better Than Barbell Deadlifts? The deadlift is truly one of the best exercises for developing raw strength and power. The deadlift also provides a potent training stimulus that triggers considerable muscle...

I have to admit something to everyone. Sometimes, when I program, I just put things in to see if people can handle it. There is still a sound scientific reason behind putting it in but I still like to push people’s limits. In my head it goes something like, “If they live through this, they’re...

The other day, someone asked Mountain Man in his log if he was doing barbell or machine hack squats. This prompted me to go looking for how to do barbell hacks, as I have been thinking about this already. I am doing them for the first time right now, and HOLY SHIT!!! Now, I should say that I...

Does Phil Heath Train Like a Wuss? If you frequent the MD No Bull Forum, or any bodybuilding discussion board really, you have no doubt heard numerous complaints, accusations, and insinuations that the reigning Mr. Olympia Phil Heath 'doesn't train very hard.' That's odd on face value alone...

Getting His Chest Out in Front in TampaAlexis Rivera Rolon's Pec Strategy for the PBW Championships Alexis Rivera Rolón is the very first NPC Nationals Overall Champion from outside the 50 states of the USA. Hailing from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, he stunned the audience and judges alike with a...

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Squatting aint easy, or everyone would be doing it! Lets face it, Most of us can generally place an exercise or muscle group to any day of the week and it wold hold true for 85% of all gym rats! Monday = Chest & Triceps , bench press & pushdowns Wednesday = Back & Biceps, Pulls and Curls...

If your biceps have stopped growing you no doubt are frustrated and looking earnestly for advice on how to restart growth in your “guns.”[/FONT] Instead of randomly adding sets or additional exercises, it is most effective to add to the intensity. To do that we have many variables, or...

Matt Magnavita training out of South Jersey Barbell competed at theSPF Northeast Showdown in the Multiply teenage SHW bench only divisionhitting 700 and 740lbs. - - - Updated - - - SUPER HUMAN - - - Updated - - - SUPER HUMAN

How Important is Muscular Contraction During Training? As you stroll through gyms and observe trainees of all types and persuasions, you will encounter many different methods of training. You will also observe terrible exercise form used in the exercises, such as barbells swinging with arched...

Burst Muscle Building System – 3 Day Push Pull Legs Workout this is a 3 day muscle building split that uses the Burst training method. The split is as follows: Day 1 – Chest, Shoulders and Triceps (Push) Day 2 – Off Day 3 – Quads, Hamstrings and Calves (Legs) Day 4 – Off Day 5...

Franco Columbu 14 Day Workout Routine and Diet 36 Franco Columbu is a two-time Mr. Olympia, taking home the title in both 1976 and 1981. He was also know as perhaps the first powerbuilder. His best lifts include: <ins id="aswift_0_expand" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none...

Code Of Arms: Jim Cordova’s Ultimate Bicep Training For Explosive Growth <section class="cb-entry-content clearfix" style="box-sizing: border-box; zoom: 1; margin: 0px 0px 30px; color: rgb(72, 72, 72); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25.2px;"> Jim Cordova is...

Curl Primer: Find Your Form And Build Your Biceps – Written By Michael Camp <section class="cb-entry-content clearfix" style="box-sizing: border-box; zoom: 1; margin: 0px 0px 30px; color: rgb(72, 72, 72); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25.2px;">Biceps...