Q: You make a good case for doing a higher-rep [15-to-20] set first to failure. Getting all of the fiber types to “red line” right off the bat when you’re fresh has built new muscle for me. The Speed Set after, to bring in more key [fast-twitch] growth fibers, also works as a motivating change of pace. But I’m wondering, what if you do some standard heavy 8-rep sets first and end with that higher-rep set to failure? Won’t you accomplish the same thing? [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 261: Arnold and Franco Posing Prank
Arnold was a notorious prankster, often convincing Franco to wear a fright wig for photo shoots. [Read more…]
Mass Mantra #73
Here’s another thought-provoking quote from respected hypertrophy researcher Chris Beardsley… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 259: Arnold Swims With Hercules
After a protein shake, Arnold becomes a human bubble machine, as movie Hercules Reg Park looks puzzled by the sound of toy motorboats. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 258: Arnold’s Gym Pick-Up Line
Arnold was a master at getting women to pick him up at the gym: “Lift me for my Strudel recipe.” (We could’ve made the line a euphemism, but decided against it.) [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 257: Arnold Age 19
Arnold hits an impressive pose at 19 and looks skyward, thanking the bodybuilding gods for his incredible genetics, not to mention sparse body hair. [Read more…]
The Arnold Press for Delt Mass?
Lots of Arnold pressing demos on Instagram these days, which is good and bad… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 253: Arnold Look-Alikes—3 choices
Here’s something interesting: Who looks more like Arnold from the choices here? [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 251: Arnold’s Mental and Muscular Growth
Here’s Arnold when he first came to California, training to raise his hand for his many questions in English class: “Eez Boob Tube ride at Disneyland please?” [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 249: Arnold Gym Foolery
Here’s a rare photo of Arnold preparing to pummel the guy who was stealing pants around Gold’s Gym… [Read more…]
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