How Much Can You Lift (Wimp)?
How Much Can You Lift (Wimp)?
by Brad Kaczmarski Wed, Nov 28, 2007

If you can bench 300 pounds, how much should you be able to squat? What about your deadlift, your hang clean, push press, or EZ bar skull crusher? According to Brad K., it's all related and he's figured it out.

Transform Your Physique - Part 2
Transform Your Physique - Part 2
by Chris Shugart Tue, Nov 27, 2007

In the second part of the introduction to Testosterone's new Physique Clinic, Coach Thibaudeau talks about genetic limitations, diet, motivation, supplementation, and "Size Kings." Find out if you've got a chance in hell of transforming that lump you call a body.

Transform Your Physique - Part 1
Transform Your Physique - Part 1
by Chris Shugart Mon, Nov 26, 2007

Testosterone is about to unveil a very cool new feature called "The Physique Clinic." This is where select T-Nation members will be personally coached by Christian Thibaudeau so that they can finally achieve their physique goals.

Fascia and Muscle Link
Fascia and Muscle Link
by Chad Waterbury Tue, Nov 20, 2007

Those aches and pains, that annoying inflexibility, that injury that flares up whenever you try to deadlift a number that's higher than your IQ — all of it could be the result of tight or inflamed fascia.

4 Directions to a Kick-Ass Back
4 Directions to a Kick-Ass Back
by Robert "Fortress" Fortney Mon, Nov 19, 2007

The Fortress believes there are four fundamental directions a weight must be pulled or lifted in order to build a kick-ass back. He calls it his Directional Back Training Principle and it has nothing to do with North and South.

Blending Size and Strength - V 2.0
Blending Size and Strength - V 2.0
by Clay Hyght, DC Thu, Nov 15, 2007

Vanilla or chocolate? Blonde or brunette? Size or strength? Now you don't have to decide... at least about that last choice in the list. Here's a program that uses high tension and high volume to make you strong and big!

Non-Sexy Training and Nutrition
Non-Sexy Training and Nutrition
by Alwyn Cosgrove and Mike Roussell Tue, Nov 13, 2007

Testosterone runs a lot of "sexy" new training articles. Trouble with that is the essential stuff, stuff like progression, energy system work, the 90% rule, and supplements, often gets forgotten. Not so with this article.

Beautiful Snatch
Beautiful Snatch
by Sean Waxman Thu, Nov 08, 2007

Whether you're a bodybuilder, strength athlete, or football player, learning the snatch can take you to a whole new plane of development. This article is chock-full of helpful videos that will have you snatching in no time.

Hell on Wheels
Hell on Wheels
by Robert "Fortress" Fortney Wed, Nov 07, 2007

"You're a worm — a gutless worm, with puny legs to boot." And that's just Rob Fortney talkin' to his kids about their leg development! Imagine what he's going to say to you, you weak little douchebag.

Nutrition for Newbies, Part 2
Nutrition for Newbies, Part 2
by Christian Thibaudeau Tue, Nov 06, 2007

People often don't read part 2 of an article. Muttonheads! Read this! Christian will fill your belly and mind with 14 nutritional nuggets and give some concrete advice on how to accomplish almost any physique goal you might have!

Nutrition for Newbies, Part 1
Nutrition for Newbies, Part 1
by Christian Thibaudeau Mon, Nov 05, 2007

The fantastic series on bodybuilding for newbies (and crusty vets who could use a reminder) continues with Christian's take on nutrition. Just about everything you need to know is here. Just add salt (but not too much).

Weight Training's Dirty Little Secret
Weight Training's Dirty Little Secret
by Chris Shugart Thu, Nov 01, 2007

Chris wants to tell you a secret, but you gotta promise not to tell any strength coaches. And, after you read the article, bust up your CPU with a hammer and chuck it out the window so no one else can read it.

Training Disasters
Training Disasters
by Tony Gentilcore Tue, Oct 30, 2007

Tony shoots apart training myths like they were ducks and he was a starving fat man sitting in a pond with a rifle. Read about the "other side of the core," deadlifting mistakes, and the pencil test. (You gotta' take the pencil test.)

Ultimate Legs Program
Ultimate Legs Program
by Scott Abel Mon, Oct 29, 2007

Scott thinks most quad routines consist of very low volume, too high a load for the individual trainee, and very low reps. Time to break out the puke bucket and embrace sets of 50 and a 100.

3 Ideas For Tougher Workouts
3 Ideas For Tougher Workouts
by Alwyn Cosgrove Wed, Oct 24, 2007

The boneheads in your gym only know one way to make an exercise tougher — add more weight. That's why boneheads never build more muscle, no matter how long they work out. Our resident Scotsman knows some remedies.

Secret to Motor Unit Recruitment
Secret to Motor Unit Recruitment
by Chad Waterbury Mon, Oct 22, 2007

Chad thinks it's time to cut the crap about motor unit recruitment. He feels there's a fundamental misunderstanding about the subject and he doesn't know whether the truth was simply forgotten, or never learned in the first place.

Leg Training Myths Exposed
Leg Training Myths Exposed
by Alwyn Cosgrove Wed, Oct 17, 2007

You know that it's better to go below parallel when squatting or that you don't have to stop half-way when you're leg pressing, but do you know why? Arm yourself with knowledge and bitch-slap that dopey personal trainer.

Training for Newbies - Part 2
Training for Newbies - Part 2
by Christian Thibaudeau Tue, Oct 16, 2007

What you've got here, newbies, is something most of us crusty veterans would have killed to have had when we were starting out. Now pay attention to this article so Christian won't have to rap you on your knuckles with an EZ curl bar!

Big Bang-For-Your-Buck Exercises
Big Bang-For-Your-Buck Exercises
by Chad Waterbury Tue, Oct 16, 2007

Want to build great abs? Forget sit-ups. Want great biceps? Forget all those curls. Want a great chest? Forget the bench press. According to Chad, isolation movements are a waste of time. He's either nuts or a great visionary.

Training for Newbies - Part 1
Training for Newbies - Part 1
by Christian Thibaudeau Mon, Oct 15, 2007

If you're new to bodybuilding, print out a dozen copies of this article and stick a copy on the fridge, in the can, on your girlfriend's heinie, everywhere! Memorize it. It could literally save you years of frustration!

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