TAKE A BREAK!!! I have been getting emails from competitors asking if/when they should take time off from training. Absolutley!! Intense(key word here) training physique competitors should take micro rest periods every 10-16 weeks depending on the individual's biofeedback and their current...

Cardio (steady state) is often over used and absued during pre-contest training or with most trying to reduce bodyfat. Trainees think they are doing aerobic activity to raise metabolism, but that couldn't be further from the truth. What aerobic training does is make a person more "efficient" at...

Hi All! I'm 28 years old, started to lift since 2 months with an all around routine (full body). Now I need to change my workout schedule, a friend suggested me these workout routines 3 times per week switching the order each next week (for ex. A-B-A, B-A-B): ...

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http://www.atlargenutrition.com/blog/2013/05/680/ Talks about her prep for a figure competition (she has previously been a powerlifter).

In this video I talk about increased tendon rigidity from strength training and its implications relative to mobility work etc. 7R6ie9jaIhQ&feature

EVERYONE should read this: http://www.completehumanperformance.com/proper-hydration.html

Well I came to the conclusion that squats tend to knock my ribs out of place. So those are out. What would you recommend to take its place? Thanks

Hey everyone, I need your help in figuring out what went wrong with my lower back. Lately, when I've been squatting, I've had a feeling of my lower back feeling weak or giving out at the bottom of the squat, seems to happen just when I reach the lowest point in the hole. After my...

I've been working out for quite sometime now and what I've noticed is that my biceps compared to my other body parts take the longest to grow. Genetic-limitations aside, I'm looking for some helpful tips on how I can increase the size of my biceps. I've been doing research on this and one thing...

Testosterone ! I am 48, would it be a good idea if I am wanting to get back into the gym to ask my MD to prescribe some to me? I mean would it help me in the process of body building???? Thank you....

I'm curious as to what the opinions on back training are here. What are your favorite back exercises? What's worked best for you? What rep ranges are most effective? Feel free to post your favorite back program, I'd be interested to see what people have to say. As for me, pullups have never...

So I just got back into it after a 6 month hiatus due to work. Now, other than being incredibly weak, when I go to do back squats my spine hurts while squatting. It doesn't really hurt after at all, just when I am in the motion of squatting. The pain is right below the middle of my spine and it...

Does it look OK? Thanks Link to vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeR5zYzzxg4

I'm new to this forum and looking for some advice.. I've been lifting consistently for the last 2years with the exception of about two months off during the holidays because of a Collapsed lung. But I'm back at it as strong as before. The problem is that before and after my injury are the same...

Ahoy! So.. I've been lifting nearly 4 years now, and seriously (3-4x pw) for three and a half. As expected my gains have slowed down somewhat. Over the past six months i've started to shrink! My arms have dropped from nearly 17 to 16", this is uniform with other body parts. My question...

So I decided to do dumbbells instead of barebell bench for my chest this week. First, I was surprised how much more I could lift. Total combined weight (Bar included) seemed to be higher with the dumbbells. Still, I ran into a bit of a problem: Without a 'spotter' what is a safe way to get...

I want a body like bane is starting strength the way to go? I currently weigh 147lbs at 5ft6. Thank you

Alright guys - I've started designing my own workout regimes. I've got an app just out on iTunes called 'the Strongman workout with Eddie Hall' - do let me know what you think of it - happy to tweak it! Got a 28 day Strongman Challenge to put on 8lbs of muscle and four workout regimes and a...

Alright guys - I'm Eddie Hall, one of the strongest men in the World. I can bench 280kg and hold the world record for a deadlift. I'm always on this site picking up tips here and there. I've started designing my own workout regimes and have just brought out an app on iTunes called 'the...