Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
"Every day, I hear someone say, 'I'm too fat. I need to lose 25 pounds, but I can't. I never seem to improve.' I'd hate myself if I had that kind of attitude, if I were that weak. I can lose 10-40 pounds rapidly, easily, painlessly, by simply setting my mind to it. By observing the principles of strict discipline that bodybuilding taught me, I can prepare myself for anything."
By now, you should have at least tried the leg workout that I described in Part 1 of this article posted last week. If all is well, you should be feeling really bad because your legs hurt so much.
The following article is Part I of a two-part leg training article that's very different from anything you've ever done.
Think of bodybuilding as a language, and think of the exercises we do in the gym as words in that language.
Note: While this article is geared toward teenagers, the info that it contains will be helpful for anyone who's new to weight training.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Think back to the time when you had the most fun in the gym. That's right - fun! What's the last thing you did at the gym that could be described as "having a good time?"
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Back in my small hometown in Texas, some of the more eccentric churches would hold these great tent revivals. Even if we didn't like their particular style of religion, we would still sit out in our cars and watch just for the sheer entertainment value of the show.
The best exercises for big, strong triceps. Are you using them? Check out this list.
Arnold Schwarzenegger did a lot of things wrong. He performed endless sets of leg extensions thinking that he was "cutting up" his thighs. He believed that pullovers would spread the rib cage and pull-ups would widen the shoulder girdle by spreading the scapulae.
Like training hard and heavy? You’ll love this classic training plan that uses heavy loads to potentiate the nervous system for great hypertrophy.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
I think it's a safe bet that at least 50% of bodybuilders are making one little mistake that, in effect, is making most or all of their workouts a waste of time.
Is your body neurally inhibiting strength gains? It can happen. Here’s why and how to fix it.
Direct grip and forearm training can be just what you need when arm gains have stalled out. Here’s why, plus a full training program to get you started.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
The aim of this article is to touch upon some of what I consider to be the more common and damaging "mistakes" used in strength training.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Ian King is the antithesis of what you may think a strength coach would be.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
