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Torque-Curve Training for New Muscle Mass

Q: I commend you on your Positions-of-Flexion training methodology. What a logical way to completely work each muscle. It’s helped me improve my muscle size and physique considerably at age 56. Sometimes I do all positions at each workout, while other times I’ll use the split-positions approach [in Old Man Young Muscle 2]. Question: Do you switch up your exercises a lot, or do you have a core group that you always use? [Read more…]

Stretch NOT the Magic Mass Maker?

Q: I switched to the [stretch-exercise-first] workout in Old Man, Young Muscle, and I saw immediate muscle-size increases. Why don’t bodybuilders use stretch exercises first most of the time? Or rely more on stretch exercises in their workouts? It’s working gangbusters for me. Thank you.

A: There are reasons why stretch exercises aren’t emphasized more: temporary gains. [Read more…]

Multi-Plane Training for More Mass

Q: Big fan of your Positions of Flexion method. Three different exercises to hit different angles with specific focus makes sense and has built much of my current muscle. My question is, Now that you’re older, do you ever do all three positions at a single workout for each muscle? At 55 I’m feeling drained by that. It feels like too much.

A: Training all three positions for every muscle can be overkill for the average old guy—myself included. [Read more…]

Preacher Curls for Ultimate Biceps Mass?

Q: I’ve seen lots of recommendations, even in some studies, for preacher curls as a great biceps builder. Where does it fall in Positions of Flexion? Is it a stretch exercise?

A: You do get some biceps elongation loading, but to fully stretch the biceps, the upper arm should be behind your torso, as in an incline curl… [Read more…]