Three-time Mr. Olympia Sergio Oliva had perhaps the most incredible bodybuilding genetics of all time—although some claim it’s an illusion created by a Cuban witchdoctor who cursed him with a shrunken head (Steve Downs photo)… [Read more…]
Forgotten Factor in Fast Mass Gains, part 2
The new meta-analysis by Robinson, et al. (2023) on volume for hypertrophy is interesting. Those researchers determined that 12 ALL-OUT sets a week per muscle is a good top end for hypertrophy for most trainees… [Read more…]
Mass Mantra #39
Here’s another quote from former pro bodybuilder Mike Mentzer that’s especially pertinent today… [Read more…]
Forgotten Factor in Fast Mass Gains, part 1
The new meta-analysis by Robinson, et al. (2023) found that 12 ALL-OUT sets a week per muscle is the good top-end goal for hypertrophy… [Read more…]
Your Best # of Sets for Mass—new study, part 2
In the last training newsletter, I looked at a new meta-analysis that determined the best number of sets per week and optimal intensity for hypertrophy… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 224: Arnold the Helpful Trainer
Arnold’s favorite hobby was helping others with their exercise regimens, especially if they were blonde and wearing short shorts. [Read more…]
Your Best # of Sets for Mass—new study, part 1
I’ve ranted about the workout-recovery moving target: Your best number of sets per week and optimal intensity for hypertrophy can vary… [Read more…]
Mass Mantra #38
Here’s a quote from Canadian clinical phsychologist and author Jordan B. Peterson on why he uses fasting… [Read more…]
I was wrong
In last Monday’s newsletter, I had a quote from Mike Mentzer on how steroids significantly enhance recovery for faster muscle growth… [Read more…]
Half-Inch of Arm Mass in 1 Workout
In the last training newsletter, I mentioned how I caught a bug from my granddaughter and missed a week of workouts.
Yes, it sucked. But on the flip-side, I noticed my physique getting bigger and better over the get-well week. It reminded me of the article on adding a half-inch of arm size after only one workout. Let me explain… [Read more…]
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