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Mass Mantra #49

Jonathan doing overhead extensions vs. pushdowns

This quote from respected hypertrophy researcher Chris Beardsley relates to yesterday’s newsletter on stretch- and contracted-position exercises… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Chris Beardsley, hypertrophy, mass mantra, mechanical tension, research

Mass Mantra #48

Doug Brignole in a T-shirt at the beach flexing his biceps

This quote is from Drug-Free Mr. Universe Doug Brignole, who passed away a year ago at age 63… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: biomechanics, Doug Brignole, drug-free, ideal exercises, mass mantra, mr. universe

Mass Mantra #47

Mike Mentzer onstage with arms out, John Balik photo

Here’s high-intensity advocate and pro bodybuilder Mike Mentzer’s answer to those who asked how he accounted for the success of all of the top bodybuilders who used high-volume workouts (John Balik photo)… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: heavy duty, high volume, low volume, mass mantra, mike mentzer

Mass Mantra #46

Mike Mentzer doing forced reps on machine bench press

Here’s a quote from respected hypertrophy researcher Chris Beardsley on volume as you become more advanced… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Chris Beardsley, mass mantra, mike mentzer

Mass Mantra #45

Steve in his sauna wrap

Here’s quote from Elie Jarrouge, M.D. (@ElieJarrougeMD)… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: diet, Elie Jarrouge, intermittent fasting, mass mantra, sauna

Mass Mantra #44

Tom Platz in a most muscular pose on the beach

Here’s an eye-opening quote is from former pro bodybuilder Tom Platz, who was third in the Mr. Olympia was third in 1981… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1981, arnold, mass mantra, mr. olympia, recovery, recovery ability, recovery time, tom platz

Mass Mantra #43

Steve doing one-arm face-down incline curls

Here’s a quote from hypertrophy researcher Chris Beardsley that corresponds with the first Top-5 Efficiency, Productivity, and Safety Factors of exercise (on page 15 of Old Man, Young Muscle): [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Chris Beardsley, mass mantra, unilateral work

Mass Mantra #42

Steve doing heavy barbell curls

Here’s an eye-opening quote from hypertrophy researcher Chris Beardsley on muscle repair and recovery: [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Chris Beardsley, glycogen, glycogen depletion, mass mantra, muscle glycogen, muscle recovery, muscle-repair, recovery

Mass Mantra #41

Scott Abel sitting poolside

Here’s a quote from former bodybuilder and physique coach Scott Abel, who has been in the industry for more than 30 years… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: coach, eccentric, garbage negatives, mass mantra, negative reps, overtraining, Scott Abel, speed reps, speed sets

Mass Mantra #40

Steve at the top of a deadlift

Another on-point quote from Dr. James DiNicolantonio (@drjamesdinic)… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Dr. James DiNicolantonio, efficiency of effort, mass mantra, recovery

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