So let me ramble a bit here today as I talk about rotator cuff impingement then veer off to why Leg Press is not inferior to the Almighty Back Squat and why the Pats have nothing to fear this coming Fall 2012 season…and whatever pops into my mind – such as it is – as [...]
Get Big Muscles In 3 Simple Steps
April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Let say it all together – again – muscle building ain’t rocket science. So, give me an “amen,” brother and let’s not overthink this or make it too complicated. I know, I know – you go to some hotshot website with all the bells and whistles and pretty gals and you’d be forgiven for thinking [...]
Training for Skinny Guys, Beefy Guys, and Tall Guys
September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hyo – This article was recommended to me. Initially, I thought, “what a great article!” It started off great with the statement about the stupidest thing you can do in the gym. But from there on, as I went through it, I couldn’t help but wonder if it wasn’t just too complex. Don’t get me wrong, Mr. [...]
My Muscle Gains Have Stop – Help Me!
April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
So, your gains have come to a screeching halt or you have had no gains. What is up with that? You are going everything you are suppose to – do a great workout program; taking all the state of art supplements, and getting lots of rest. Oh well, it must be your genetics. Probably the [...]
The Only Three Mass-Building Exercises You Need!
April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
So, tell me, if you could do just three exercises, what would they did? Would those exercise be the same as your favorites, or just the ones you think are most effective? I should do a poll on this? Too bad, the webmaster on this site is big dummy and can’t figure out how to [...]
For The Skinny Kid, My Top Ten Rules For Getting Big
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I have written a couple of articles geared toward young people. Although I have often tried to keep a tongue firmly in cheek as I write, let me be serious for a moment. We continue to live in culture that places a tremendous value on looking good. Magazine covers have not changed in the last [...]
Absolutely Nothing Will Grow You Like The Squat!
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Well, I guess you really cannot have a discussion about getting big without looking the monster square between the eyes. Either you dominate the monster or you will never will get where you need to, or want to, go. And monster is the full squat. Yes, the full squat. I am not talking about the [...]
To pump or not to pump
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
To pump or not to pump, that would be question… Actually, the first question is “what is a pump?” Clearly, I am not asking this question to a semi-experienced lifter. Still, for someone who packs on an average of about 2 lbs of muscle a year (in a good year), this is good question. A [...]
Top Ten Favorite Exercises
March 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After 35 plus years of working out and exercising, you know that I do have my favorite, top ten exercises, right! So, without further ado, here they are, in no particular order: Incline Dumbbell Presses. Nothing sweeter. Set the bench at about a 30 degree angle. Get the dumbbells up and start with the inside [...]
