15 Things I Thought I Knew
by Michael Boyle
1.
I thought Mike Stone (Linear Periodization), Charles Poliquin
(Undulating Periodization), and Louie Simmons (Conjugate
Periodization), knew more than Mike Mentzer. I'm no longer sure.
Charles "Popeye" Poliquin For
those that may be confused by this, Mike Mentzer was one of the
original HIT guys. One set, heavy and hard. When I read Jason
Ferrugia's stuff I realize that this...

For example, this is a great circuit that doesn't
need any equipment

1) Prisoner Squat (12 repetitions)
2) Elevated Pushups (8 reps per side)
3) Single-Leg Deadlift (10 reps per side)
4) Close-grip Pushups (As many reps as possible)
5) Jumping Jacks (30-60 reps)
6) Cross-Body Mountain Climber (12 reps per side)

Whew. That's pretty advanced...for a beginner,
we'd slow it down
like this and take some breaks between
exercises...

1) Wall Squat (8 reps)
2) Kneeling Elevated Pushup (5 reps per side)
3) Lying 1-leg...

Follow the tips below and you will stop your metabolism from
slowing down. Heck, I know some 40 year olds that have the
metabolism of a 17-year old boy, thanks to their fat burning
lifestyle.

However, some "so-called" metabolism boosters are BS...so here's
the truth about 7 "claimed" metabolism boosters and how you can use
them to burn fat.

1) Strength training

Claim: Boosts metabolism up to 10% after a training program

True.

And a recent study from the prestigious Journal of Applied
Physiology...

The 9 Keys to Productive Training
by Jimmy Smith


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Are Your Workouts Productive? In
the context of weight training, the word "productive" means getting
results through improved speed, power, strength, and size with little
to no waste of time and energy....

3 Ways to Get Big!
by Christian Thibaudeau

When someone starts to lift weights it's usually for one main reason: to build muscle. Almost
everyone who starts lifting wants to gain muscle to some extent. They
might not know it, but they do! Even the girl who doesn't want to get
big, just get "more toned," will need to build muscle to reach her
objective. Muscle growth is the way weight training improves
your appearance...

The Push-Pull Workout
by TC

I've known them all, German Volume Training, EDT, HIT, and
Anti-Bodybuilding Hypertrophy Program. I've trained Thibaudeau style
and the way of Cosgrove. You name it, I've tried it. I did it
power-lifting style, Olympic style, and of course, regular old
bodybuilding style. All of them worked, of course...for awhile,
but the one that I keep coming back to, the one that never fails me, is
one of the most basic and ancient — in bodybuilding terms — routines of
all. It's the basic Push/Pull system, presumably invented...

Complexes for Fat Loss
by Alwyn Cosgrove

A Better Way I'm
a huge believer in using the "alternating set" system when training.
For time management reasons, I tend to do exercise one for a set, rest
60 seconds or so, exercise two for a set, rest 60 seconds or so, and
continue. This allows me to increase work density while still getting
"true" rest. In other words, I perform a set of squats, rest 60
seconds, perform a set of push-ups, rest 60 seconds, and repeat. So, in
effect, I've almost tripled the rest period between...

New Associations, New Muscle
by Dan John

Garage Days I've
been lifting weights since my Aunt Florence died during the early
1960's. She left my brothers and me a little bit of money, so we
invested in a Sears Ted Williams Bar and started lifting weights. I'm
pretty sure our technique was poor and our programs were probably
worse, but we were lifting weights. The bar came with an
instruction manual and it outlined a variety of exercises that included
three bent-over row variations and about a dozen different ways to
press. There...

Blood on the Barbell: Robertson
by Mike Robertson
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There are two types of powerlifters in the world:
1) Powerlifters who powerlift
2) Strength athletes who powerlift A
powerlifter is someone who's focused solely on increasing the bottom
line: their total. This could...

I recently went over some intense fat burning information for buddy
Alwyn Cosgrove on his site, and I'm giving you this info below...

Alwyn: Craig, It's a mandatory swimwear weekend coming up. How can
someone who has neglected their training and nutrition improve
their physique in the next 4-8 weeks so they still look great
before the end of summer?

Answer:
Usually I don't recommend machines for fat loss, but in this case,
there is one that works really, really, really well.

The time machine.

So if you know Marty McFly and...

A Joint-by-Joint Approach to Training
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My good friend, Physical Therapist Gray Cook, has a gift for
simplifying complex topics. I envy his ability to succinctly...

I once had a training partner that would put more weight on the bar
than I expected. For example, if I planned to do 200 lbs for 8 reps,
he would sneak on 210.

And the thing is, I often ended up doing it just as easily as I
expected to do 200.

The point to his dirty trick?

He knew I was stronger than I let my mind believe.

(Note: Don't try this at home. He was also spotting me during each
repetition.)

But how can you benefit from this dirty trick?

2 ways.

1) Change your mindset and self-image. If you...

Refined Physique Transformation
What if I Had to do it All Over Again?
by Christian Thibaudeau


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A while ago I wrote a series of articles
detailing my transformation from fat to fit. While this series helped
put my name on the map as a body transformation coach, it also left me
with a somewhat bitter taste in my mouth. Simply put, I can't stand to
read that piece anymore!

Destroying Fat
War Room Strategies to Maximize Fat Loss
by Christian Thibaudeau

Most gym enthusiasts, from the spandex-wearing Stairmaster addict right
up to the biggest bodybuilder in the room, have something in common: at
some point they'll want to improve their appearance by losing some fat.
Obviously some value that goal more than others and are
willing to go to more extreme means to reach that goal, but anybody who
lifts weights will eventually think to himself "Hey, I think that I'd
look better if I drop the fat."...

The Super-Accumulation Program
Overtrain, Rest, and Grow!
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Warning Honestly, you don't have the balls
to use the advanced training principles I'm about to outline in this
article. This training method usually only works with elite, coached
athletes — athletes forced into the gym and driven into the ground by a
hard-driving international level coach. The training is brutal. Your body will scream....

27 Reasons To Be Big
by Dave Tate

Every now and then I get asked what I'd consider a "classic" question.
I don't hear them very often but when I do, I see them as pure gold.
Not too long ago I was asked a real doozy:
"Why do you guys want to be big?"I
was so excited about this one that I had to write a whole article in
response to it. Listed below are some of the reasons why I feel we all
like to get big.
27 Reasons to Be Big 1. I like having to think, "Is this really worth getting...

Now, onto some common fat burning mistakes...

1) Worrying about how many calories are counted on your cardio
machine.

I don't like this "break the body down" mindset. Instead, I'd rather
you focus on building the metabolism up, so we can forget about the
400 calories burned during a slow cardio workout, and focus on the
bigger metabolism boost you'll get all day from harder, shorter
workouts.

2) Neglecting Nutrition as the #1 Fat Burning Key.

I've said this many, many times. Your nutrition is more important
than...

Mastering the Deadlift: Part I
by Eric Cressey

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Everyone knows how valuable the deadlift can be, but not everyone does
it regularly. Yeah, a few people are just plain lazy, but many are
simply afraid. They've never been taught to do it safely and are
concerned that...

Your workout plans and exercise descriptions















With your body properly fueled, here is where we build the muscle.

The
TNT Workout Plan is a 12-week program in three 4-week phases. We call
this the "Get Back in Shape Workout" because that’s exactly what it is.

It's
designed to not only burn fat, raise...

Double Trouble Hypertrophy
Your Guide to Two-a-Day Training
by Joel Marion

There aren't many situations where two isn't better than one (just use
your imagination). With hypertrophy training, the same is true... if
you use the right approach. Can't find a summer job and are
ambitious enough to hit the gym twice a day? Then this article will
show you a few ways to go about it. As a bonus, I'll toss in a sample
program utilizing many of the methods discussed. Let's get to it!

The Rules
Rule #1: Train in the AM...

6 New Exercises For New Muscle!
by Christian Thibaudeau

Adopting a whole new training program is a great way to stimulate new
muscle growth. But sometimes it's helpful to just learn a few new
movements without having to drastically change your whole routine. So
with that in mind, here are six good exercises from my toolbox you may
want to try out in the coming weeks. Note: I said "six good
exercises" for a reason. It's easy to come up with new movements; it's
tougher to come up with new exercises that are both effective and safe!

The 30 Day Mass Plan
Got One Month? Got a Pair?
Then Get Ready for Some New Muscle Mass!
by Chad Waterbury

You Big Enough Yet? Raise your hand if you don't want more muscle mass. Anybody? Yeah, that's what I thought. So
it's high time that I lay out the ultimate mass building training plan
based on my latest research. You'll get bigger, you'll get leaner, and
it's easy to follow. You can't beat that!

Forme physique 1 - Les meilleures raisons de bouger

• 1. Pour le plaisir
  
• 2. Pour relaxer
  
• 3. Pour le moral
  
• 4. Pour perdre du poids
  

• 5. Pour le pep
  
• 6. Pour le sexe
  
• 7. Pour ne pas souffrir
  
• 8. Pour vieillir moins vite
  

In the last few years, Ian King has given us several 12 week
specialization programs for almost every major muscle group. Now, for
the first time, Ian has provided Testosterone with a four stage
ab training program designed to prevent injuries, improve athletic
performance and, last but not least, make you look great with your
shirt off. This is the first stage of that 12 week program.
...

Baby Got Back
How to Build the Ultimate Posterior
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If you were to go into any gym and casually ask 10 women which
body-part they're most interested in developing, chances are at least 9
of them will say:
"I want a better butt!" There's
certainly no shortage of desire when it comes...

Real Fast Fat Loss
by Alwyn Cosgrove and Chad Waterbury
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This is a no bullshit fat loss article. There will be no motivational
tips, no psychological analysis, no complicated nutritional plan, and
no puny-ass exercises. In fact, just one of the exercises in this plan

Anatomy of the Rep Most
strength training programs are based on only one thing: reps. How often
have you heard "ya gotta do 1 to 5 reps for strength and 8 to 12 reps
for size" and other such pearls of wisdom from Michelin Man Joe, the
self-appointed expert at your gym? If you’re anything like me, you’ve
heard it a bazillion times! The problem I’ve always had...

8 Exercises for Sexy Abs
by Christiane Lamy

The Center of Attention There's
something special about a firm and flat midsection. Your abdominals
attract attention like nothing else. Sexy abs are a sign of good health
and overall fitness. We see more and more athletic female
bodies being heralded as the "new sex symbols." And what exactly are
the areas of focus on these new athletic models? Abs, thighs, and
buttocks. These are the three "hot zones" that a woman can modify with
proper diet and training. A tight midsection...

Here are 3 kick-butt bodyweight exercises you can do on Memorial
Day to burn fat, stay energized, and avoid overeating.

Bodyweight exercises help you burn fat shockingly fast, without any
fancy equipment.

1) Any Single-Leg Exercise
The pistol (single-leg squat to the floor) is the most advanced
1-leg exercise. But you can also do assisted single-leg squats with
a band, or onto a bench, or even with a Stability Ball between your
back and the wall.

If you aren't ready for single-leg squats, you can use Bulgarian
Split Squats, Reverse...

Blood on the Barbell: Waterbury
by Chad Waterbury


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Your Name is Sue
You ought to thank me before I die,
for the gravel in your gut and the spit in your eyes

— "A Boy Named Sue"

Sometimes you've gotta toughen...

Muscle Mythbusters
The 2007 ASEP National Conference
by Dr. Lonnie Lowery
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It
looks like dogma has led us astray. Lactic acid is good? Geez, maybe I
should start supplementing lactate dehydrogenase. And you know what?
We'll be able to say it all started right here...

—...

The 1-6 Principle
By Charles Poliquin Years
ago, Charles Poliquin introduced German Volume Training to American
athletes. I won't recap the thing here, but suffice it to say that it
was a new, effective way to train and it got people excited. Finally,
there was an alternative to the who-knows-where-it-came-from idea of
doing three sets of ten over and over again until we were put in a
small closet with handles on it and buried underneath the turf.Well, it's time to change the way we train again. We're proud to introduce the 1-6 Principle to the bodybuilding...

10-minute Workouts You Can Do At Home

A) Bodyweight Circuit

Prisoner Squats
Pushups
Pullups or Inverted Bodyweight Rows

Find out how to do all of these exercises with
proper form at
http://www.turbulencetraining.com/

B) DB-BW Fusion Fat Loss

Dumbell Split Squats
Decline Pushups

C) DB Upper Body Workout

DB Chest Press
DB Row

D) DB Total Body Workout

DB Incline Press
DB RDL

Your Body Is Your Barbell - Men's Health
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Surely you've run nonstop for 15 minutes before. But have you ever
performed 15 minutes of resistance exercise without rest? Try it with
these challenging moves from trainer Craig Ballantyne, C.S.C.S. "You'll
be surprised how hard you can work without a gym," he says. Alternate
between the Y squat and the Spider-Man pushup for three sets of each.
Then...

Bolster your shoulders to top off the perfect total body. Your
waist will look slimmer, your arms bigger, and your back V-shaped.
You're three fast workouts away from having it all




By: Myatt Murphy, Workout by: C.J. Murphy, M.F.S., Photographs by: Scott McDermott












3 Things You Don't Know About Your Shoulders
1.
The last place your body deposits fat is in the...

Testosterone Nation - Shut Up and Lunge - 05.11.07
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Shut Up and Lunge The
lunge is one of the best exercises you can do in the gym. Whether your
goal is improved performance, wheels of steel, or a bigger total,
lunges can help get you there. Lunges are great for balancing strength
between legs and developing the entire thigh, plus they lend themselves well to progression methods. Just do them!

Muscles for Athletes, Part II
The Hypertrophy Methods
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In the previous installment of this series, we saw that:
1.
Athletes should always try to generate as much force as possible when
they're lifting a weight. In other words, they should not only lift the
load, but attempt to impart as much acceleration...

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Running intervals,
or sprints with intermittent rest periods, burns three times as much
fat as running at slow, consistent speeds, according to new research
from the University of New South Wales, in Australia. We've developed a
6-week plan to rev up your body's natural fat afterburners.




Start by taking a baseline measurement of your endurance at...