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50 Rep Madness!
Regardless of your goal, putting on size or strength, this technique is worth giving a shot at. 50-rep technique is doing an exercise to a total of 50 reps. Now all 50-rep do not have to be done in one set, you can do it in 2, 3, even 5 sets, whatever it takes to get to number 50, do it.
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001
A Cool Mind Trick!
Even wonder why incredible feats of strength are performed under pressure? Well, one answer comes to mind…the brain. Teach yourself to use this power in the gym!
Section: Mind :: Apr 02, 2001
An Interview With Bill Carpenter: # 2.
You all remember Bill Carpenter from the past interview that was from Monstermuscle Magazine. Bill was one of the competitors at the Bench America contest on July 5th, 2003. Bill deserved his spot amongst the best at this contest. Bill attempted 680 in the 242s and threw it up easy.
Section: Training :: Jul 24, 2003
An Interview With Bill Carpenter: # 3.
Since the last interview Bill has changed up his training quite a bit and has successfully hit not only 700 but hit 722 as well at the Bench Bash for Cash. Read on, because Bill is heading to 750 and then, 800!
Section: Contests :: Dec 29, 2003
An Interview With Dave Gulledge: A Young Gun!
Introducing Dave Gulledge. Pursuing his Masters at Kansas City and shooting for the title of youngest person to get a 700lb bench, Dave Gulledge is truly a young gun in the making!
Section: Contests :: Dec 16, 2003
An Interview With Greg Stott: RAW Powerlifter!
Greg is an amazing lifter at the age of 40. He one of those many in powerlifting that benches, squats, and deadlifts RAW. His strength is amazing even for his age!
Section: Contests :: Jun 24, 2003
An Interview With Jeff Willet!
Jeff is a hard-worker and represents what
Section: Contests :: Dec 11, 2002
An Interview With Josh Bryant - Part Two!
In part two of this interview with young gun Josh Bryant, Josh talks about what it feels like to bench over 600, his future goals and much more!
Section: Contests :: Apr 26, 2004
An Interview With Josh Bryant.
Josh Bryant is a powerlifter that is to be watched in the future. He is already squatting 880, benching 606, and deadlifting 740 at 5'11", 305 pounds and 22 years old!
Section: Contests :: May 16, 2003
An Interview With Ken Brown!
There are countless competitors in strongman and few of them get mentioned a lot. Ken Brown is also one of my favorites in the strongman arena and today I want to introduce him to your guys.
Section: Contests :: Feb 27, 2003
An Interview With Mat Duvall!
Mat Duvall is one of the strongest guys in bodybuilding. Learn how his powerlifting background has helped him in his bodybuilding career and much more!
Section: Training :: Jan 08, 2003
An Interview With Mike Miller.
Introducing Mike Miller. Owner of a gym and a student of Metal Militia, Mike is quickly becoming the world's largest strength athlete with his goal currently set on the bench press. With a 1115 squat and a 2405 total. He is becoming a triple threat. Read more about this great ambassador of power lifting.
Section: Contests :: Dec 05, 2003
An Interview With Mike Ruggeria: Moving On Up!
Introducing Mike Ruggeria. Already one of the top superheavy weights in the world, Mike is quickly making startling strength gains due in part to his dedication and training methods implemented from Westside Barbell. Learn more about this incredible strongman!
Section: Contests :: Dec 15, 2003
An Interview With Ryan Kennelly!
A few months ago, I introduced to you guys Ryan Kennelly, who recently benched 800 in competition. Learn about his life experiances, his new book, and his future plans!
Section: Contests :: Jan 13, 2003
An Interview With Sebastian Burns!
Sebastian Burns recently did a mind-boggling 725 @ 267! But his approach to training is much different from any other powerlifter and it's because of their training that Sebastian went from 500 to 725 in a year! Want to learn more... read on!
Section: Contests :: Mar 18, 2003
An Interview With Squat King, Brent Mikesell!
First he did 1041 squat, making his presence felt in the powerlifting world and rocking it with his 1074 squat later on. His name is Brent Mikesell.
Section: Contests :: Sep 28, 2002
An Interview With Strongman Jim Parrish.
Introducing Jim Parrish. Personal trainer and stongman in his own right, Jim has trained many of the best strongmen around. Not to mention that Jim has accomplished all of his feats of strength while being all natural, drug-free!
Section: Contests :: Dec 15, 2003
An Interview With Strongman Shawn Lattimer!
Shawn Lattimer is one of the four men in the world who are amongst the strongest benchers in the world and is not only going to join Gene in the 900 club but is planning on being the first at the 1000 bench!
Section: Contests :: Mar 01, 2004
An Interview with Svend Karlsen!
He dominated the World's Strongest Man back in 2001 and still stands out now. He's Svend Karlsen. This guy has done it all.
Section: Contests :: Mar 14, 2003
Beginners' Bench Press Program!
That's the question that everyone asks in the gym, "What's your bench?". If you're a strong lifter, you'll probably boast and brag about it but if you're a average lifter, you are probably ashamed of it. It's a type of gym stereotype that needs to be stopped because people do different bench presses...
Section: Training :: Feb 05, 2002
Beginning Powerlifting!
Some people think that there is no difference between powerlifting and bodybuilding, and I can't blame them. But once you get into it, you can tell the difference like you can tell the difference between black and white.
Section: Sports :: Oct 18, 2001
Bench III: Setting Up The Workout!
we're going to discuss how to setup a workout geared to increasing your bench fast. This is the major part of increasing your bench and its the most important as well. Here are the 12 commandments of bench!
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001
Bench Press History Being Made... Again!
Months and months have passed and more and more lifters continue to make history in this sport. It's great because now the sport is getting more recognition, and the more of that we get the more people get to know about this sport.
Section: Training :: Oct 09, 2003
Bill Kazmaier Profile!
What do you think of when you think of Bill Kazmaier? Does Big Kaz come to mind? How about 3-time World's strongest man?
Section: Contests :: Feb 05, 2004
Boards, Bands, And Bench Shirts: Are They THAT Important?
Learn how these benching accessories can help boost your bench. Find out the secrets that the pros are using!
Section: Training :: Apr 08, 2003
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 1.
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 15, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 10!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 24, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 11!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 25, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 12!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 26, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 13!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 26, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 14!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 27, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 15!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 28, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 16!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 29, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 17!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 30, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 18!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 31, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 19!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Feb 01, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 2!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 16, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 20!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Feb 02, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 21!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Feb 03, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 22!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Feb 04, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 23!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Feb 05, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 3!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 17, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 4!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 18, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 5!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 19, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 6!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 20, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 7!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 21, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 8!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 22, 2002
Curtis Dennis Jr. Training Journal: Page 9!
The philosophy of this system is one thing... building muscle.
Section: Training :: Jan 23, 2002
Fusion Bench Overview!
Well, automatically you think about getting stronger right? And when you think about getting stronger, you think about getting a bigger bench right?
Section: Training :: Aug 30, 2002
Fusion Testimonials!
Well, automatically you think about getting stronger right? And when you think about getting stronger, you think about getting a bigger bench right? Read what other people are experiancing!
Section: Mind :: Sep 17, 2002
Glen Chabot - The Man Behind The Monster!
Now the only person left in the way to be the best of all time is James Henderson and come April 6, 2003, exactly one year after I beat Bill Kazmaier, I will beat James Henderson's 711. And then nothing will stand in my way of becoming the best in the world.
Section: Contests :: Dec 15, 2002
Got Power? Try The Max Fusion Training Program!
Learn about the MX training program that helps you to get bigger, stronger, and leaner all at once. And the best thing of all, NEVER HIT A PLATEAU AGAIN!
Section: Training :: Jan 23, 2003
Herculean Champions!
Everyone has a person who motivated them into lifting. Many of us would say Arnold because his physique is something we all wanted.
Section: Training :: Aug 22, 2002
Hidden Secrets Of The 'NaturalFreak'
Congrats!! You've made it this far now lets see if you can hang in there for the next two weeks. Thus far, I've given you a great workout and this week the workout changes and I've also given you the diet and supplementation tips for you to formulate a diet and supplement program.
Section: Training :: Jul 22, 2002
How To Gain Discipline.
Discipline is the willingness to sacrifice things to achieve your goal. Learn what discipline is right here and see how it comes into play during your training.
Section: Mind :: Aug 22, 2002
How To Get Into Powerlifting.
When I started powerlifting, I had trouble finding info or someone who was in powerlifting. This is the reason I have put my years of experiaces into one place. Find out what you need to get started in powerlifing!
Section: Training :: Aug 25, 2003
How To Squat Perfectly!
There are several ways to mess up the squat, but their are also several ways to improve it as well.
Section: Training :: Jul 01, 2002
How To Stick With It!
Focus on yourself. Don't lose yourself in a pro's routine. If you do, your definitely headed for failure. Don't be afraid to apply the knowledge in everyday training and dieting.
Section: Mind :: Nov 14, 2001
How To Train Your Grip!
When you talk about guys benching 700+ on the bench or squatting over 1000 or deadlifting over 900, do you think about strength? Of course, but imagine what their grip must be like. Learn how to get a vice-like grip!
Section: Training :: Jan 23, 2004
Hybrid High Intensity Program!
HIT, Max-OT, Power Factor are all great training systems and I've tried just enough to gather knowledge about my own training system someday. Hybrid Training is the basic combination of bodybuilding and powerlifting. Here is what it is all about!
Section: Training :: Feb 08, 2002
Hybrid Nutrition!
How can you improve your nutrition? By putting yourself on a diet. Ok, don't frown at this fact. With the Hybrid Training System, your diet is YOUR diet simply because a lot of the foods you choose will be up to you.
Section: Nutrition :: Apr 05, 2002
Hybrid Strength System!
What's better than a bench program?? Well, I don't want to sound cocky, but it would be my new strength system... the Hybrid Strength System. This system is unlike any bodybuilding or powerlifting program that's out there and it grants every lifter's wish... the constant change in workout.
Section: Training :: Jan 14, 2002
Hybrid Training Course: Phase 3!
Fusion training is beyond High-Intensity because of the fact it manipulates so many factors. For one, the rest periods are manipulated. Most of the techniques in the training allow 10-15 second rest which is to allow an increase in muscularity.
Section: Training :: Jun 06, 2002
Hybrid Training II: Why Be Natural!
I have to tell you a story about a guy. If you've been on Yahoo! messenger, you've probably met him. One night, he sent me a message to start chatting with him. He was deciding whether or not to take roids.
Section: Training :: May 07, 2002
Hybrid Training: Phase 1!
This is an online training course for those wanting to pack on muscle mass. This program will give you a little insight on what hybrid training is all about. Hybrid training takes the best of any training system and combines it with others to produce unbelieveable results.
Section: Training :: Apr 19, 2002
Increase Your Bench With Metal Militia Training!
A few weeks before my next week I was stuck at 405 lbs in the bench. Using the metal militia training, I increased my bench by over 100 lbs in less than 6 months! Learn how I did it!
Section: Training :: Jul 10, 2003
Interview With Bill Carpenter!
Bill Carpenter is an accomplished powerlifter who has many years left in his training.
Section: Contests :: Nov 27, 2002
Interview With Scot Mendelson!
I haven't heard from you guys on what you think of these guys and I need some input on this. As usual, I'm supporting powerlifting by bringing news and by introducing stars of the sport to best of my ability. This months' profile is Scot Mendelson.
Section: Contests :: Oct 30, 2002
Interview With The Bench Press King George Halbert!
George Halbert is one of the most well known big benchers from resent years. Benching 733 at just 220 and 683 at 198, he is clearly a very elite bencher.
Section: Contests :: Oct 01, 2002
Keys To Gaining Strength And Size!
Learn why getting big is important for a guy? Learn how to increase you max! Learn all about squats, deadlifts, and much more...
Section: Training :: Dec 04, 2001
Mass Gain DIET & SUPPLEMENTS!
Ok, now I'm pretty sure any lifter knows about supplements and the ones today are better and safer than taking steroids. One supplement sticks out from the rest....Andro. It's good stuff but to a fault, it's not going to work for everyone.
Section: Supplements :: Dec 02, 2001
Mendelson Makes History.
A lot has happened in the last few months in powerlifting. Between the Bench America and APF seniors a lot of good lifters took down some big records. Bench America made history by putting on the first non-sanctioned meet ever allowing virtually the best to compete with the best! Let's get started!
Section: Contests :: Sep 09, 2003
Methoxy-Pro Review!
Lately, protein supplements are coming by the millions and its hard to say which is the best stuff out on the market. You have so many companies and even more protein supplements.
Section: Supplements :: Dec 21, 2001
Monster Benchers!
I love powerlifting. The fact about testing your strength fuels my blood. And nothing more fuels my blood than seeing powerlifters accomplishes what people think are impossible.
Section: Contests :: Nov 01, 2002
Monster Lifters!
If you guys have been keeping up with the news in powerlifting, then you know there is some excitement going about. Learn all about it...
Section: Contests :: Feb 20, 2003
My First Powerlifting Meet!
I loved the workouts my coach put me through, I was hurting when I left the gym which was great for me.
Section: Training :: Jul 01, 2002
NaturalFreaks!
Naturalfreaks...who are they?
Where do they come from?
I'll tell ya where....
They come out of nowhere...
Determined...
Focused..
Section: Mind :: Jul 29, 2002
PERIODIZATION!
This month we're going to discuss periodization or what its commonly called "cycling".
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001
POWERLIFTERS And POWERLIFTING!
Not everybody knows about the sport of powerlifting. Those who do not know about the sport, judge powerlifters on cockiness and over-confidence.
Section: Sports :: Dec 05, 2001
Power Rack Training Part II: The Squat And Deadlift!
Last time, I discussed how using the power rack for a better bench. I hope you all are using them well. This time, we will use the squat and deadlift. These are most likely the most feared exercises in the gym. Most people can't do either one or none of the exercises.
Section: Training :: Jan 29, 2002
Power-Rack Training Part 1 - The Bench Press!
Power-rack training is one of the best ways to help increase strength and rehab from injury. I've been using rack training for almost a month and it has helped a whole lot on other exercises. Let me explain what it is and help you supercharge your training.
Section: Training :: Dec 07, 2001
Powerlifting Meet Preparation!
Meet preparation is everything prior to a power lifting meet just like it is before a bodybuilding meet...
Section: Contests :: Sep 15, 2002
Pump Up Your Arms!
Everybody gets into the gym for several reasons, one to increase their bench, two, to get as big as Greg Kovacs, and there are many who are in the gym for the last reason, to get big arms like Mat Duvall. And who doesn't?
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001
Pure Burning Desire!
I can tell you for DAMN sure that I'm not genetically gifted, I just had pure desire to get stronger. To me, that's all you need to succeed at any sport.
Section: Mind :: Feb 11, 2002
Record Breakers!
I hope to increase the involvement of powerlifting by delivering news from the powerlifting world every other month or so.
Section: Training :: Aug 26, 2002
Ripped Fusion Training Course Part 3: Tips For Motivation!
Congrats!! You've made it this far now lets see if you can hang in there for the next two weeks. Thus far, I've given you a great workout and this week the workout changes and I've also given you the diet and supplementation tips for you to formulate a diet and supplement program.
Section: Training :: Jul 02, 2002
Ripped Fusion!
I did the first week of it and by Wednesday my whole upper body was sore. The new methods, MPO method, and Maximum Pump method were good methods for growth.
Section: Training :: Oct 02, 2001
Ripped FusionTraining Course!
If you've done the first training course then you know what hybrid (fusion) training is all about. Its high-intensity evolved and it can give you strength and definition through the techniques that are used.
Section: Training :: Jun 06, 2002
Ryan Kennelly Profile!
Ryan pretty much came out of nowhere hitting 768 at one competition, and then at an another doing 780. People were speculating that Ryan was going to hit 800 first and no sooner later Ryan hits 800 out of nowhere.
Section: Mind :: Nov 05, 2002
Seven Benching Sins!
Who wouldn't want to bench 405 for reps? I know I would. What confuses guys is how to increase it. Here are seven benching sins that you should NEVER commit, no matter what myths you have heard!
Section: Training :: Jun 10, 2001
Static Rep Training!
Everybody has heard of negatives, burnouts, supersets and giant sets. Those have been used by every lifter imaginable and frankly most lifters want more for their training and variety. I found and tried a new type training called Static Rep.
Section: Training :: May 29, 2001
Supplementing And Eating Big!
Read the muscle magazines for the info, not for the pics. If you read the info, you might be the pics in the magazine in the future. Don't be afraid to apply the knowledge in everyday training and dieting.
Section: Supplements :: Dec 21, 2001
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DEADLIFT!
For years, the deadlift has been the most feared exercise among bodybuilders, while it's been praised among powerlifters. But, what people sometimes forget is that the deadlift determines your strength and is a mass builder.
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001
Ten Commandments of Muscle Mass!
There are lots of ways, but only 10 ways to achieve that massive...thicker look for the next summer season. For the sake of this article we'll call them the Ten Commandments of Muscle Mass!!!
Section: Training :: Jul 29, 2002
The Impossible Is Possible: The Bench Is Raised!
Just when you think the records couldn't be broken again, someone comes out and shatters them. As powerlifting gets more popular, more and more people are putting up huge weights and breaking records along the way!
Section: Contests :: Dec 13, 2003
The Lift (A Poem).
Do you bodybuild and love poetry? Curtis Dennis's poem on lifting is a must!
Section: Mind :: Dec 28, 2001
The Workout Of Champions!
Try these workouts from the top powerlifters in the sport, if you can!
Section: Training :: Dec 24, 2002
Training Partners: It's A Requirement!
The physiques that impress me the most are the ones that powerful as well as well-built. I have a few bodybuilders/power lifters that I think are Training Partners: It's A Requirement in my eyes.
Section: Training :: Jul 30, 2002
Training Weaknesses - Part 1!
Training weaknesses is what powerlifters train for really. Every meet and/or every session, there is always something to improve upon. Here I'm going to talk about the typical training weaknesses on the big 3 that you can go about in the gym!
Section: Training :: Feb 10, 2004
Training Weaknesses - Part 2.
In part two of this series, learn about how to train your weaknesses on the bench press and how to develop a more powerful bench!
Section: Training :: Feb 13, 2004
Training Weaknesses - Part 3!
In part three of this series, learn about how to train your weaknesses on the deadlift and how to develop better deadlift technique!
Section: Training :: Mar 18, 2004
Trainordie/Metal Rage Attitude!
When I started my message board, I found out that others were about the same thing as well. It was really amazing to see that everyone was taking and living the trainordie attitude further than I thought possible.
Section: Training :: Mar 18, 2004
Unreal Lifts: What Happened At The WPO Finals.
A lot has happened in the world of powerlifting in the last few months. A lot more records were broken and more historical lifts were made as certain lifters became legends. Learn what and who did it!
Section: Contests :: Apr 30, 2003
WABDL Alabama State Meet: My Best Meet Yet!
Before May, I had more bad meets than good. Some I pulled it out and some I didn't. But let me tell you the experience I had with this meet!
Section: Contests :: Dec 13, 2003
What Are Powerlifters?
Powerlifting is all about dedication, sacrifice, courage, and honor and I'm proud to be of one of that breed. I also see that all powerlifters are warriors because they don't know the meaning of the words...give up.
Section: Mind :: Apr 14, 2003
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