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People are pretty good at seeing through little white lies told in conversation. You know when somebody is blowing smoke, as it’s not hard to read their body language or see simple holes in the logic they’re trying to sell you. If your training partner tells you that he squats 1000 and weighs 175, you’re probably going to know he’s lying. However, if one of the biggest guys in the gym tells you that reverse-grip underhanded super-slow wrist curls (or some other silly exercise) is the secret to his mass, you’ll at least consider what he’s saying to be a possibility. Initially, the details will be so complex you may not understand it. Then, you’ll probably want to believe him because, well, he is the biggest guy in the gym. Then, one of his friends may ...Posted in: Misc. Articles | | Comments (0)
For advanced bodybuilders in today’s age of “mass at all costs” attitude and prevalence of insulin, growth hormone, and more, the waistline is the most dangerous area of the body. Look at any professional bodybuilding stage – Three quarters of the men onstage are facing the battle of the bulge when it comes to the waistline. Even at 3% body fat, they still possess a bulging belly. Why?
A large waistline is very often the byproduct of the heavy food, training, and steroid regimens required to compete at 220, 240, or 250+ pounds. It’s inevitable that the waistline will grow as the arms, legs, chest, back, and shoulders grow. A major key to bodybuilding success, then, is to minimize the negative appearance of a large waistline.
For advanced competitive bodybuilders, abdominal training should be done minimally throughout the ...Posted in: Training | | Comments (1)
Q: I am having a debate with my Mom and I need your help to convince her that supplements are safe. She thinks because I’m 16 that I shouldn’t be taking them. Can you send me some information on their effects?
A: I know Mom’s can be rough sometimes! This time, I’m going to have to agree with her though man… at least for the most part. I’m not saying that all supplements are inappropriate, but certainly the steroidal precursors would be a bad idea at your age. And I’m not saying that because it’s “The right thing to say” like you might think. I say it because it is true. There is no reason for you to be trying to manipulate your hormone (testosterone) levels at your age, and if you do, you are ...Posted in: Supplements | | Comments (0)





