Tired of all the hobbits around you who have to squat all of 6 inches? Tired of all the munchkins whose 15-inch arms look positively huge compared to their stubby bodies? Read on.

The best way to get an X-shaped physique is to build up the rear delts, forearms, traps, and calves. Jimmy Smith tells you how.

Unbeknownst to most, rest periods are a critical part of defining the body you want, and there's actually a science behind it, too.

Sure all the pros are roided out to their mutant gills. That doesn't mean we can't still learn some incredibly valuable back-training tips by observing how the big bastards train.

Okay, we know you bare-bones basics guys are asking, "Ankles? WTF?" Truth is, it's all part of the cosmic weightlifting puzzle. If you've got bad knees or an impaired gait, it could be because of your ankles.

They're one of the most difficult muscle groups to develop, but the cure to your underdeveloped hamstrings might lie in the answer to this question: "Which way do you point your toes during a leg curl?"

It's estimated that 80% of the population will someday experience adrenal fatigue. When it comes to lifers, the percentage is probably higher. Jimmy Smith gives you 10 signs of adrenal fatigue, along with how to fix what ails ya.

Jimmy Smith attempts to bring logic, practicality, and good sense to the discipline of bodybuilding. No, really. We're not kidding. This lump actually thinks he can offset years of obfuscation. Oh well, whadda' ya' say we give him a chance?

There's nothing worse than heading to the power rack for some serious squats and finding someone in there curling 65 pounds. Have alternative exercises planned out before you head to the gym. If your main choice isn't doable, go to number two on the list, then number three if you have to, etc. Can't do barbell back squats? Have dumbbell squats, single-leg dumbbell squats, and step-ups as your backups.

So you spend maybe 5 or 6 hours a week in the gym. How much of that time is spent snapping towels or playing the soap dish game in the locker room? If you plan just a little and cut out the wasted time, you might actually build a decent physique.

A healthy dose of rows helps to promote scapular retraction/depression, external rotation, and strengthen the upper back (which will improve posture). They'll also build some pretty decent sized arms. Think about it. When you row, the biceps are in the direct line of pull. Which do you think will build bigger arms? 30 pound isolation curls or 150 pound seated rows?

Man, do these two know a lot about backs! They ought to open up a business and call it "Bed, Back, and Beyond," or "The Lumbar Yard." Anyhow, in part 1 of this article, they told computer guy how to train properly. Part 2 addresses what computer guy should do the remaining 23 hours of the day.

I hate to tell you this, but if you're reading these words, you're "computer guy" and it's likely you've got horrendous posture and a host of orthopedic ailments. It's also likely that you're doing things in the gym that exacerbate the problem. Here are some exercises and video clips that'll fix ya'.