Got question about strength training exercises. He wanted to know if he was better off doing deadlifts with low reps, or maybe he should focus on squats. He wanted to know what the best strength training exercises were. And my uninformed answer was- all of them and none of them. Because the key to building strength isn’t necessarily [...]
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 [...]
Expand Ribcage for a Bigger Chest With Dumbbell Pullovers
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Back in the day, almost every chest workout recommendation by a Pro involved working the ribcage. The logic, I suppose, was that by building a bigger ribcage; you build a bigger foundation to slap those new found slabs Pectoral muscles on - hence, the title; expand ribcage for a bigger chest wtih dumbbell pullovers. Some even [...]
The Fastest way to build Explosive Strength
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Fast lifting can lead to fast strength In a 2-month study, researchers at the College of New Jersey had men do explosive chest exercises prior to a heavy bench-press workout 1 or 2 days a week. The result: The men benched 5 percent more weight than those who skipped the power exercises. “Explosive training helps you press [...]
Training When You Don’t Have Time!
November 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Are you one of those people who lead a very busy life? Do you have a job that demands 60+ hours a week? Then try this program to work with. By Jim Brewster. Are you one of those people who lead a very busy life? Do you have a job that demands 60+ hours a [...]
Military Style Training! Do You Have What It Takes?
November 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Through the years, the approach to physical training within the military has evolved to coincide with the tactical requirements of the modern day soldier. I have outlined a typical 6 week program for a Special Forces operative. Do you have what it takes? By: Brian Bullman Article Summary: Brian comes from a long line of [...]
Can Older People Build Muscle?
August 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
Debunking a myth, with guidelines for safe workouts for seniors. by Martica Heaner, Q: At what age do you lose the ability to build muscle? I’m 64 years old and have been told that I’m too old to create new muscle and that all I can do is tone my existing muscles. A: You’re never [...]
Using the 5×5 System to Build Muscle
August 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Jason Ferruggia, Guest Blogger The 5×5 system is one of the oldest muscle building programs in the book and has stuck around forever. 5×5 is good and 5×5 is bad; it just depends on the situation. There are a few ways that the 5×5 muscle building system is implemented. The first way that people [...]
Unique Movements and Exercises You Should Be Doing
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by Jim_Brewster, guest blogger Lately, due mainly to time constraints, I’ve had to get creative in some of my workouts as far as how I perform an exercise. Case in point, if I have 15 minutes to do a workout (sometimes I only have ten!) and it’s back day, for example, I will employ intensity [...]
Getting Strong for Everyday Living
August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Building muscle and getting strong is not necessarily the same thing. Notwithstanding the cast of “300,” I am guessing that not too many gladiators and Grecian warriors had bulging Pecs or wondrously sweeping Lats with mountainous peaks for biceps. More than likely, they had great shoulder girth, strong forearms, and strong core muscles with solid [...]
Benefits of Strength Training for kids and teens
July 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Blake Kassel, Guest Blogger Kids and teens who follow a strength training and exercise program cut in half their risk of sports injury and improve their sports performance. Strength training also works to increase bone density and strengthen ligaments and tendons. And the benefits don’t stop with physical health. Young athletes typically also feel [...]
Fitness Tip – Why Women Need Strength Training
July 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Blake Kassel, Guest Blogger Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate strength training program enjoy a long list of health advantages. Some women still fear that weight training might bulk them up in unfeminine ways; however, as women of all ages realize the benefits of resistance training, negative [...]
