Q: I like decline cable flyes for my chest. I really feel those. Can I use that exercise instead of dumbbell decline presses as my ideal exercise? Dumbbell flyes and dumbbell declines hurt my shoulders. [Read more…]
“Why do you hate barbell squats?”
My daughter and future son-in-law were over and started another weight-training conversation…
“Dad, why do you all of a sudden hate barbell squats?” [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 147: Lee Labrada’s Massive Arms at 61
Here’s a great shot of Lee Labrada at age 61, massive arms busting out of a T-shirt, smiling at the camera as he walks into a wall… [Read more…]
Muscle-Training “Band” Wagon
I’ve mentioned that I have a couple of close friends who train with stretch bands. One is 65 years old and uses bands almost exclusively… [Read more…]
More Muscle: Stop making it so hard…
As an older bodybuilder, there’s a silver lining—and I’m not just talking about my hair…
When you’re older, you can’t recover as quickly or easily, so you don’t have to kill yourself in the gym as often… [Read more…]
Lat Stretch for Back Mass?
As I mentioned, my daughter and future son-in-law have been working out for a few years, and they love quizzing me on the workout process…
They also enjoy tell me I’m wrong because Mongo at the gym does it a different way, and “he’s huge.” [Read more…]
Mass Gains: I’m Not Insane
I was talking with my daughter and future son-in-law the other day. The subject moved to weight training quickly, as it usually does…
They both have been working out for a few years. He’s after bigger muscles, she’s after a shapely physique, muscle included. [Read more…]
Mr. America’s Massive Response: Training Update
If you’ve been reading this newsletter for a while, and you’re not familiar with Doug Brignole, you may have a short-term memory issue. Stop hanging out with Snoop Dogg… [Read more…]
Beefed, Vein-Streaked Forearms
If this shot of Sylvester Stallone doesn’t make you want to train forearms, nothing will… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 146: Bob Paris’ Motivating Muscle
Here are two interesting photos of aesthetic bodybuilder Bob Paris with some seriously motivating muscle. On the left is an artistic studio shot that showcases his symmetrical physique (looks like a Michael Neveux photo). On the right is Bob, guns blazing in a polo shirt, probably calling about a penicillin shot after touching a germ-ridden pay phone. [Read more…]
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