Nina Redza asked: As a woman, I have never hesitated to walk into a free weight room, pick up a set of 25lbs dumbbell, stand there right in the middle of the badly lit floor and just start lifting. Never mind the stares I get all around me (95% are usually men). My focus is [...]
Scott Abbett asked: I’ve just read yet another article about bodybuilding which only shows more evidence that writers of this sport or hobby are only too happy to regurgitate the same old tired out information that’s useless at best and a complete crock of doodie at worst. Frankly, I’m getting a little sick of it. [...]
Mark G. Winston asked: If you’ve read any of my articles on arm training you know I’m all about building big, muscular arms that ooze power and look great! But to look and feel your very best you’ve got to balance those GUNS with a thick, muscular chest.Many beginning bodybuilders mistakenly believe that barbell bench [...]
Larry Buhrandt asked: Building Muscles At Meal Time!Eat more, eat more, eat more! I am sure you have heard it a thousand times before as you attempt building muscle mass. But nobody has shown you exactly what to eat and in what amounts to get! Wouldn’t it be great if you could have your day [...]
Kevin Gianni asked: There are many different reasons for using bodyweight exercises for increasing strength, but these five reasons are considered by many to be the most important.No fear, no excuses.Anyone can do bodyweight exercises to build strength. There are exercises to meet every fitness level from beginner to advanced.Think you don’t have enough energy [...]
Cliff Baker asked: Many are not aware of this fact, but bodybuilding is different for all ages (well, between adults and teenagers anyway). Teens generally need less rigorous workouts than adults do, since you have to consider the growth spurt factor. Regular, vigorous workouts may actually decelerate growth in teens. Teenage bodybuilding should focus on [...]
Have you been going to the gym regularly for months and haven’t been able to put on any serious poundage? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to take a step back and make some plans. Building muscle is not rocket science. There are four key factors that will mean the [...]
There is so much conflicting information out there when it comes to the topic of building muscle, and sometimes it can be very difficult to know where to start. If you’re an average beginner looking for some basic guidelines to follow in the gym, the following 8 points will start you off on the right [...]
One question that bodybuilders often ask is “does drinking really affect the muscle growth process?” I’m sorry to say it, but yes, too much alcohol will almost definitely have a significant negative impact on your muscle-building results. Alcohol is far more harmful than most people think, and it’s very important that you understand how this [...]
Today, it was over 60 degrees here in Chicago. It had me longing for summer. In light of this I offer you the following:
Summer is on the horizon, and the time has come to kick back and relax under the sun. It’s time for beach days, barbecues and pool parties, and for [...]
