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Maximize Your Muscle Growth: Choose a Split Routine!
If your goal is to maximize muscle growth, focusing on fewer muscle groups per session might be your best bet. Recent research suggests that training
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 3)
JP: Can you briefly describe the diagnostic methods that you use to evaluate hormones? Dr. S: Well, you have urine, saliva, and blood. As I
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 2)
JP: Many people are taking DHEA these days. Is it true that after a month of DHEA use, it will increase estrogen levels in males
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 1)
I’ve had the pleasure to interview Dr. Eric Serrano three times. Here’s the second set of interviews I did with him. Enjoy! JP: How do
Heels-Elevated Barbell Hack Squat
Most people associate the hack squat with a sled machine, but this exercise was initially performed with a good old-fashioned barbell. Named after oldtime strongman
Build Muscle and Lose Fat in Just 20 Minutes a Week
I know, you’ve heard it before: “You can build muscle and lose fat, and all it takes is 20 minutes a week!” I’m sure there’s
Lift Heavy for High Reps
Legendary bodybuilders like Tom Platz and Robby Robinson were known to lift heavy for high reps. That was one of the secrets to success back
How To Name Your Book
When I was working on my first book, I had no idea what to name it. I consulted with a top marketing and advertising specialist
10 Rules, 1 Speedo, and a 12-Day Program (Part 3)
When I started putting this plan into action, I had a few workouts that were over 90 minutes in length, one even lasted 2 hours.
10 Rules, 1 Speedo, and a 12-Day Program (Part 2)
Near the beginning of August 2010, my wife and I took the kids up to the cottage for a week. Just prior to the trip,
10 Rules, 1 Speedo, and a 12-Day Program (Part 1)
Rule #1: Doing high rep sets at the beginning of a workout will increase lactic acid levels and inhibit the recruitment of high-threshold motor units
Serious Lifters Know Better Nutrition
During an episode of The Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show, Brooks Kubik, author of Dinosaur Training Secrets, talked about how weight lifters of the ’30s
Olympic Lifting For Athletes: What Do The Experts Say?
On page 81 of The Elite Trainer, I discuss a controversial topic in strength training. That is, are Olympic lifts necessary to improve athletic performance
Digital Detox
When it comes to detoxification, there’s the obvious toxic culprits, like the foods we eat, the air we breathe, the products we put on our
The Scratch Test For Recovery
The other day I was horsing around with my 5-year old son. We were wrestling for a bit and when the fun was over, I
Time or Reps (Part 2)
Prescribing a number of repetitions to perform is not always ideal in strength training. Sometimes it’s better to regulate the time under tension (TUT) rather
Time or Reps (Part 1)
When it comes to strength training, sometimes it’s best to count reps and other times it’s better to regulate the time under tension (TUT). Here’s
Should You Eat Before Bed Or Not?
Often the most appropriate answer to just about any question a personal training client asks is: “It depends!” Having a nighttime feeding right before bed
Get Your Training Out Of The Toilet
When my wife and I bought a new home around 10 years ago, we knew we were going to spend a few dollars on structural
Bench Press Warm-Up
As mentioned in my Warm-Up to Strength Training DVD, plyometrics conducted prior to weight training can boost an athlete’s performance if done properly. Many successful
Focus On A Primary Goal
At times you may find yourself veering off track with numerous and sometimes conflicting goals. If this happens, you need to narrow your focus to