In yesterday’s newsletter I explained how higher-rep sets to failure may do somewhat less muscle-fiber damage than heavy sets to failure… [Read more…]
One-Limb Moves and Efficient Mass Building
I received a question, or really a statement, saying one-limb exercises aren’t efficient because they take too much time. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 146: Bob Paris’ Motivating Muscle
Here are two interesting photos of aesthetic bodybuilder Bob Paris with some seriously motivating muscle. On the left is an artistic studio shot that showcases his symmetrical physique (looks like a Michael Neveux photo). On the right is Bob, guns blazing in a polo shirt, probably calling about a penicillin shot after touching a germ-ridden pay phone. [Read more…]
Muscle Mass and The Size Principle
If you want to pack on the most mass with efficiency of effort, the Size Principle of Muscle Fiber Recruitment is key…
The principle says that [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 130: Mike Mentzer’s Shocking Beach Physique
Mike Mentzer’s beach physique at its peak was shocking. Imagine seeing this on the beach (Gallasch photo). Even today Mentzer’s mass is still jaw dropping… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 104: Dorian Yates’ Shocking Double Biceps
This is another of Kevin Horton’s black-and-white gym photos of Dorian Yates that literally shocked the bodybuilding world in 1993. At that time, the sheer massiveness and graininess of his physique was astounding… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 101: Steve Reeves Muscle Art
These photos taken in the ’50s showcase the classic lines of Steve Reeves that made him a perfect movie Hercules—excellent genetics, and not just in the looks department. Check out at his wide V taper, small waist and long calves… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 96: Lee Labrada’s Muscle at 60
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…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 90: Lee Labrada Gym Muscle
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…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 79: Dorian Yates’ Shocking Mass
This is one of Kevin Horton’s black-and-white gym photos of Dorian Yates that literally shocked the bodybuilding world in 1993. At that time, his sheer mass was astounding… [Read more…]