by Dana Bushell | Articles
The complexity of the world in which we live in today has surpassed even the predictions of our greatest prophets. It can become very easy to drown in the sea of options and lose yourself in your endless quest for instant gratification. And it is for that reason many...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
There is a saying that has stuck with me from the very beginning of my bodybuilding journey to now. It goes like this: You can’t build a house without a foundation. What this refers to is the idea that a solid, well-rounded physique is built from the ground up. Far...
by Dana Bushell | Questions & Answers
Some arguments are meant to be constant banter between those who preach and those who are critical. Much the same as the question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” the question of whether or not free weights are better than machines and vice...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Often times, the advent of new and innovative ideas stem from the complacency of those who have yet to recognize a void that needs to be filled. Tried and true methods do have a place in our world of bodybuilding, but sometimes someone comes along and shocks the...
by Dana Bushell | Questions & Answers
In a world riddled with eccentric personalities, gurus and experts of all kinds, bodybuilding has taken on more than its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Backed by foggy science and secrets only the pros knew about until now, many of these claims about how you...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
It’s hard to convince most people who love working out that they will achieve better results by employing a planned break from training. Taking strategic breaks from intense weight training will actually enhance muscle gains overall. The big question is, when to...
by Skip La Cour | Questions & Answers
Hitting a plateau, or in other words, having your training progress come to a screeching halt, is probably one of the most feared and frustrating things an athlete can experience. There isn’t anyone on this planet who wants to work extremely hard at...
by Jeff Willet | Questions & Answers
I train in a 4-6 repetition range using the Max-OT principles. I select a weight that allows me to get at least 4 reps on my own but no more than 6. When I get to the point where I can complete 6 fairly easy reps, I increase weight. After each workout I record the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The capacity to build muscle depends largely on the amount of testosterone circulating in your bloodstream. More specifically, the “free” testosterone. Interestingly, the amount of total testosterone in the blood is similar in younger and older males, but...
