A few newsletters back I praised the aesthetic physique of Steve Reeves, movie Hercules who won the 1947 Mr. America and the 1950 Mr. Universe…
While much of his artistic physical prowess was genetic, his sculpting-with-weights focus is what made him into a successful bodybuilder—and he had some unique ideas in that regard.
Often it’s the small details in exercise performance that can boost muscle-building results significantly, so it’s good to try different tweaks and techniques…
For example, while Reeves was gifted with high, squared pectorals, he said the way he performed flyes did a lot to enhance his chest development…
Instead of lowering the dumbbells with palms facing each other, he said the correct way is with palms facing forward…
I gave it a try recently, and it’s a keeper. That hand position was less stressful on my bum shoulder and also provided a unique stretch to my pecs…
Remember, stretch-position exercises have been shown to be a key to optimal hypertrophy. Reeves never saw the studies that are now verifying that; however, he knew from experience that stretch moves build muscle fast…
In fact, the only biceps exercise he did was incline curls—nothing else.
The muscle-hypertrophy power of loaded stretch is why I include key stretch-position exercise for every muscle in my Old Man, Young Muscle workouts. And I’m hoping my new Hercules-inspired beard will help also.
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Till next time, train hard—and smart—for BIG results.
—Steve Holman
Former Editor in Chief
www.X-Rep.com
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