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All Speed Sets for More Mass? Part 1

Jay Cutler doing light barbell curls

Q: Speed Sets [1.5-second reps] feel great and are working. Just wondering why not do the first high-rep set with speed to get at more fast-twitch fibers. Or how about all sets in the entire workout in Speed style?

A: Have you been watching elite-bodybuilder training videos? Mr. Olympia winners like Jay Cutler use a rapid-fire cadence on almost all of their work sets… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Jay Cutler, mass building, mr. olympia, muscle building, speed sets

Mass Mantra #36

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

Mike Mentzer was a proponent of the pre-exhaustion method—using an isolation exercise prior to a multi-joint, or compound, move. For example, using cable flyes prior to decline presses.

Another is eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney. Here’s what he had to say in a recent interview (photo by Art Zeller)… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: art zeller, Lee Haney, mass mantra, mike mentzer, mr. olympia

Mass Mantra #35

Lee Haney in the middle of a New York Street (Neveux photo)

Speed Sets—with 1.5-second controlled reps—are a big part of the Old Man, Young Muscle workout. Most of the top bodybuilders have been using them throughout their careers due to instinct—like Arnold.

Another is eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney. Here’s what he had to say in a recent interview (photo by Michael Neveux)… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: fast-twitch fibers, Lee Haney, mass mantra, mr. olympia, speed reps, speed sets

Legend Used Stretch Partials for Super Size

Ronnie Coleman doing partial front squats

Throughout my tenure as Iron Man magazine’s Editor in Chief, I was always observing and analyzing the top bodybuilders’ workouts.

I figured that even if they’re on steroids, I may still be able to learn some things about building muscle—although I must admit that the difference in gains from adding drugs to the mix is mind-blowing… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: beyond x-rep, legend, mr. olympia, ronnie coleman, stretch partials

Mass Mantra #11

Jay Cutler posing in a locker room

Here’s an eye-opening quote from four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler: [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: Jay Cutler, mass mantra, mr. olympia

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 195: Bob Paris Belts Up

Bob Paris tightening his belt (posing)

Bob Paris’ aesthetic physique had him looking incredible even when he was just buckling his belt… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1995, aesthetic, aesthetics, bob paris, bodybuilding zen, genetics, mr. olympia, perfect physique, symmetry

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 184: Arnold Licks His Competition and More

Arnold licking a girl on a boat

Here’s a rare photo of Arnold in contest-diet mode, suffering a hunger hallucination of a giant candy cane. Mmm. At least that’s his story—and he’s sticking to it. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, frank zane, intermittent fasting, Joe Weider, mr. olympia

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 183: Arnold’s Beach Body

Arnold holding a glass of wine and posing on the beach with a woman on his leg

A trip to the beach with Arnold was always interesting—plenty of flexing, wine, and women, who would voluntarily dust the sand off his thighs. Dangerous—this lady was seen wearing an eye-patch after this photo. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, intermittent fasting, low-carb, mr. olympia, physique

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 182: Dave Draper’s Shock at McArdle’s Triceps

Dave Draper looking at Bill McArdle's triceps

Here’s a rare shot of Mr. America/Mr. Universe Dave Draper’s reaction to Bill McArdle’s massive arm: “Aye, your trrricep looks like a wee thick Irrrrish lass straddling yourrrr upper-arm bone.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1965, aesthetic, Bill McArdle, Carl Withers, Dave Draper, larry scott, Mr. America, mr. olympia, mr. universe, physique, vince gironda

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 180: Frank Zane Belts Out Muscle

Frank Zane wearing a lifting belt

Frank Zane often frustrated his wife, Christine. She’d ask, “Why aren’t you ready for the party?” His reply: “I am. I’m wearing my new lifting belt.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, bodybuilding zen, frank zane, mr. olympia, physique

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