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The Squeeze Technique for a Massive Physique

Contracted leg extensions

Q: A friend of mine used to compete in bodybuilding contests, and he swears that practicing his posing improved his muscle size and shape. I think it was all in his mind. There’s no resistance when you flex, so it couldn’t build more muscle. I think he believes it did because he just happened to be getting more and more ripped from dieting and training, which made him look better every time he practiced posing. What do you think?

A: Yes, as you get more and more ripped, you’ll definitely look bigger, even as your bodyweight drops. A fat-free physique creates the illusion of mass, as you can see from the photos below of Jonathan from our X-treme Lean e-book. Nevertheless, you’re friend is also right… [Read more…]

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Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 64: Arnold Double Muscle

Arnold, double biceps in front of chalkboard

One reason Arnold is considered by many to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time is that he could look shockingly massive or aesthetically sculpted, as in this photo. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, anabolic accelerator, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, art zeller, bodybuilding zen, Gene Mozee, hypertrophic, iron guru, legend & myth, massive physique, master trainer, mind-muscle connection, multi-angular training, quick-start muscle building, venice, vince gironda

2 Workouts a Week for a Massive Physique

Jonathan Lawson barbell curls - 2 Workouts a Week for a Massive Physique

Q: The Size Surge program is very motivating, and I want to start. I’m very skinny. My problem is that I can only make it to the gym two days a week. Can I make any progress doing that? Can you suggest how to alter the program for two workouts a week instead of three?

A: Yes, you can make progress on 2 workouts a week. In fact, our colleague, Stuart McRobert, who is a hardgainer expert, often suggests that high-strung “skinny” types (ectomorphs) train ONLY two days a week for best results. More than that, he says, can deplete too much recovery ability and slow or halt muscle gains. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 10-week Size Surge, 2 workouts a week, complete recovery, downshift week, ectomorphs, failure, hardgainers, massive physique, muscle gains, muscular failure, phase 1, phase 2, physique, recovery, recovery ability, Size Surge, size surge workout, stuart mcrobert, two workouts a week

Pain to Gain: Quick Tweak for a More Massive Physique

Bench presses - Pain to Gain: Quick Tweak for a More Massive Physique

Q: I’ve been using 4X sequences, 10 reps per set, and your new downward-progression 4X [12-10-8-6, adding weight each set, 45-second rests]. Both have been working great with some obvious mass gains (people have been commenting at the gym and when I’m out around town—love it!). My problem is that on some exercises the heaviest set on DP 4X hurts my joints. Like on bench presses, my shoulder can’t take it. Should I just drop the 6-rep set?

A: When you say bench presses, we assume you mean with a bar and not dumbbells. DBs may not cause pain because of freedom of movement. [Read more…]

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