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Barrier Buster: Tips For Busting Through Plateaus!
Sticking points are bad news, but everybody suffers from them from time to time. Sometimes the cause is staleness, brought on by overtraining, and the cure, simple though it is, is usually hard to take. Learn how specific exercise training is the key to breaking plateaus!
Section: Training :: May 21, 2003
Mistakes That Beginners Make & How To Avoid Them!
Once a mistake is made, there's nothing one can do to reverse the mistake. It's a done deal. What if I could do it all over again? What if I could use a time machine and warp myself back in time? Check out these 30 tips that beginners make and how to avoid them!
Section: Training :: May 27, 2003
Dedication Vs. Obsession: Are You Taking It Too Far?
Not only is tempered enthusiasm for training a healthier approach than an obsessive enthusiasm, it actually ends
up over the long term in being more productive. Learn to avoid this common mistake!
Section: Mind :: Jun 02, 2003
The Factor Of Sleep In Training.
If you're a strength trainee, sleep may be amongst the key components that helps you to add the next 10 pounds to your bench, or 20 pounds to your squat. Incorporating healthy sleep into an overall fitness-oriented lifestyle will optimize your general health and help ensure your strength progression for many years to come.
Section: Training :: Jun 16, 2003
A Recap Of 9 Basic Nutritional Guidelines!
In this article I want to focus on a recap of some basic nutritional guidelines. Get these correct, consistently, and couple that with proper training, and you're home free. Learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Jun 25, 2003
Experiments in the Gym: The Bench Press!
You should always experiment in your training. By performing experiments you can find out what "works" and what doesn't. This should be an on going process because something that works today may not work a few months from now. However, your experiments should always be performed from a foundation of common sense.
Section: Training :: Jul 03, 2003
In Search Of The Golden Calf
Calf development is something that should, like any other aspect of weight training, be tackled intelligently. Do this and you'll reap rewards.
Section: Training :: Oct 22, 2003
Words Of Caution For Hardgainers
A given training program can be applied by two individuals and the implementation & effect be very different. A program is a mere list of exercises, reps, sets and workout days. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Section: Training :: Oct 22, 2003
Is There An Ideal Training Program?
Each top strength star must find the right combination of exercises, sets, reps, heavy vs. moderate or light workouts per month...
Section: Training :: Oct 22, 2003
Bob Whelan's Expert Q & A
Bob Whelan answers your questions on many topics such as squats, grip training, MuscleTown USA, and much more!
Section: Training :: Oct 22, 2003
Maintaining Training Enthusiasm!
Maintaining enthusiasm is very important for training success. The failure to remain enthusiastic is generally traceable to either BOREDOM or STALENESS. Learn why!
Section: Mind :: Oct 28, 2003
Stuart McRobert Q & A - Miscellany Of Topics #1!
Some of you who don't have internet access, or who prefer not to use the internet other than for work, have asked for a selection of the post-FURTHER BRAWN answers, revised and updated, to be published...
Section: Training :: Nov 04, 2003
Things Happen, And Lessons To Learn.
Listen to your body, train safely, don't be in a hurry to add weight before you can really cope with it. Use less weight and more reps, and get to your goal when your body is ready.
Section: Training :: Nov 10, 2003
The Steel Tip, A Newsletter For Strength And Fitness!
The leverage machines are tools that can, if used properly, provide a degree of exercise intensity that can't be equalled by a barbell or dumbbell. Most of the leverage machines provide a type of exercise that can't be provided by other forms...
Section: Training :: Nov 25, 2003
College Life And Training!
It's possible to make your best bodybuilding progress while applying yourself fully to your academic studies providing you know how to train and recover.
Section: Training :: Dec 15, 2003
Respect The Deadlift!
Every man who uses a barbell should deadlift if he has a healthy back, and he should do it with a flat back to keep a healthy back.
Section: Training :: Dec 28, 2003
Bucking the Trend: Get Out Of That Rut!
Abbreviated training can be a fickle thing. Just when you think you have your training blueprint perfect, your gains dry up. Find out how to get your gains back again!
Section: Training :: Jan 02, 2004
Rich Rydin's & Dave Maurice's Q & A!
Rich Rydin and Dave Maurice offer up their knowledge to provide answers to a wide variety of training questions...
Section: Training :: Mar 25, 2004
Bucking The Trend: Break Your Plateau!
During a recent training rut, I spent time pondering over why I wasn't progressing. Find out how I broke my plateau...
Section: Training :: Jul 14, 2004
Dedication Vs. Obsession.
I want you to avoid obsessive interest because only then will you actually have the chance to achieve your natural physique and strength potential. Learn why and the difference between dedication and obsession...
Section: Mind :: Jan 06, 2005
Manual Labor Employment, And Training!
What can you do to keep those bodybuilding gains coming if you have a job doing manual labor? I will share with you what I did to turn my losses into gains. Learn more...
Section: Training :: Nov 21, 2005
Eleven Major Bodybuilding Mistakes You Must Avoid!
I've put together a list of eleven major mistakes that bodybuilders must avoid, especially if they expect to continue gaining mass and not getting injured in the process. Eliminate the mistakes and kick-start your progress!
Section: Training :: Jun 01, 2006
Eleven Major Bodybuilding Mistakes You Must Avoid, Part 2.
Here are 11 more, for a total of 22. Even if you're making just one of the 22 mistakes, you'll be limiting your progress. Learn what the next 12 mistakes are right here to stop killing your progress.
Section: Training :: Oct 12, 2006
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