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Mass Mantra #16

Lee Labrada posing on stage with hands on thighs

Here’s a quote from former pro bodybuilder Lee Labrada on the training growth threshold: [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: growth threshold, Lee Labrada, mass mantra

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 159: Danny Padilla’s Quad Flex

Danny Padilla in the gym flexing his leg

Here’s a shot of Danny Padilla doing the River Dance, an Irish jig believed to be the secret to massive leprechaun legs. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: bodybuilding zen, brazilian study, danny padilla, giant killer, growth threshold, progressive muscle-fiber exhaustion, STX, stx method, vince gironda

New Mr. America Mass-Training Experiment

Decline dumbbell presses - TORQ Torch: Cut Back for More Mass?

I’m writing this fresh off of my first upper-body workout using Mr. America Doug Brignole’s superset method, which I outlined a few newsletters back…

In case you missed my update on Doug’s training, he’s now doing four sets per muscle and supersetting—moving back and forth between exercises for two different body parts… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: anabolic blood bath, growth threshold, mass building, Mr. America, supersets

Muscle Size vs. Serious Strength

Ronnie Coleman doing extremely heavy triceps extensions

In a previous newsletter I mentioned the importance of focusing on one thing in your workouts.

That’s called specificity of training. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Brad Schoenfeld, growth threshold, hypertrophy, Lee Labrada, muscle size, powerlifting, ronnie coleman, size side effect, strength, strength building, strength side effect

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 147: Lee Labrada’s Massive Arms at 61

Lee Labrada looking great at 61, cropped

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…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: bodybuilding zen, growth threshold, Lee Haney, Lee Labrada, mike mentzer, over 60, stimulate don't annihilate

Growth-Threshold Mass With Class

Cropped photo of Lee Labrada (pic by Per Bernal)

Lee Labrada never won the Mr. Olympia, but he got close due to his incredible symmetry, proportions, and muscle size. An Iron Man editor (Steve) gave him the monicker “Mass With Class” back in the ‘80s for good reason—his physique was a work of art (photo by Per Bernal)… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, density training, growth threshold, Lee Labrada, mass with class, muscle as art, symmetry, vince gironda

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 96: Lee Labrada’s Muscle at 60

Lee Labrada and Hunter showing their arms

Here’s a great shot of Lee Labrada back to back with his son Hunter, age 28 and a current IFBB pro. Notice the similar genetics, a big player in bodybuilding success… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 4X, bodybuilding zen, genetics, growth threshold, Hunter Labrada, hypertrophy, ifbb pro, Lee Haney, Lee Labrada, mike mentzer, mr. olympia, slow-twitch exhaustion, stimulate don't annihilate, STX

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 95: Lee Haney Relaxed Mass Perfection

Lee Haney, outside in the sun in a "relaxed" pose looking huge and ripped

This is a great photo of Lee Haney at his peak, standing relaxed outside. Absolutely flawless mass. Imagine him holding a leash with a poodle at the end. Like a moving sculpture in a Speedo out walking his dog. LOL… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: art zeller, bodybuilding zen, density training, fast-twitch, growth threshold, injuries, Lee Haney, mr. olympia, perfect physique, powerlifting, slow-twitch, stimulate don't annihilate, stx method, vince gironda

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 90: Lee Labrada Gym Muscle

Lee Labrada in a gym looking big and ripped

This is one of the best upper-body shots of Lee Labrada we’ve seen (it may be a Michael Neveux shot, but we’re not sure). Lee never won the Mr. Olympia, but he got close due to his incredible “Mass With Class” physique… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: growth threshold, joint stress, Lee Haney, Lee Labrada, mass with class, Michael Neveux, mr. olympia, muscular physique, over 60, physique, slow-twitch exhaustion, stimulate don't annihilate, symmetrical, symmetry

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 83: Lee Labrada’s Mass Secret

Lee Labrada with bow and arrow

Lee Labrada never won the Mr. Olympia, but he got close due to his incredible symmetry, proportions, and muscle size and density—“Mass With Class.” His physique was a work of art…

You can see that from this out-and-about photo by Michael Neveux of Lee in archer mode… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 4x mass method, after-40 muscle building, athletic-aesthetic physique, bodybuilding zen, growth threshold, iron man magazine, Lee Haney, Lee Labrada, mass with class, Michael Neveux, mr. olympia, muscle size, perfect physique, physique, proportions, stimulate don't annihilate, symmetry

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