Q: With all the focus on stretch-position add-on exercises, I’m wondering if simply doing freehand stretching [of the target muscle] after the ideal exercise would have similar mass-building effects. [Read more…]
Muscle Contraction for Mass Reaction?
Q: Lately there have been studies on how stretch is most important for growth. In Old Man, Young Muscle you use stretch add-on exercises after the ideal move. You also have contracted-position exercises as add-ons. But the research suggests that those are not necessary, or at least inferior, for hypertrophy. Considering the stretch studies, do you still use contraction exercises? [Read more…]
All-Stretch Home Mass Workout
Q: I have the updated Quick Start Muscle 2.0. Thank you! The new home-workout section is just what I needed. One question: I remember you guys talking about an all-stretch-exercise workout a while back. Is that something I should try to increase mass gains while I’m training at home?
A: Yes, absolutely. Doing ONLY stretch-position exercises at a workout for every bodypart can do some great things for muscle growth… [Read more…]