When we consider bodybuilders and baseball players, we’re looking at two different worlds of physical prowess. Bodybuilders sculpt their bodies to maximize muscle mass and definition, while players train for agility, speed, and specific skills like batting and pitching. This contrast raises an intriguing question: does the immense strength of a bodybuilder translate well onto … Read more
The objective of this routine is strength and hypertrophy. Plain and simple. Follow it, eat right, don’t take supplements, and get large. Monday: Back/Chest/Abs Tuesday: Hamstrings/Erectors Wednesday: Off Thursday: Triceps/Delts/Biceps/Abs Friday: Squat/Deadlift Saturday: Off Sunday: Off The formula – sets x reps @ tempo w/ rest. 4 x 7 @ 3120 w/ 120 is 4 … Read more
Coaches who are well read in the area of strength training will attest to the fact that considerable differences exist in training beliefs, philosophies, and the concurrent day to day implementation of techniques and exercises. As we have stated here many times in the past, any program that holds true to the tenets of comprehensive … Read more
Today in the strength and conditioning field there are as many ways to train athletes as there are different ways to run a football or basketball team. Being around collegiate athletics for almost 10 years I have seen hundreds of different strength and conditioning programs for virtually every sport. Some programs incorporate Olympic Lifting; some … Read more
There has always been a debate on whether or not performing a single rep during your workout is a good idea. Many people think that if you want to know how much you can lift for one rep you can simply look it up in a chart and avoid any chance of injury. Others feel … Read more
“My bench always seems to stall at the top; my lockout really needs help.” This is really one of the best problems to have and the easiest to fix. When you’re dealing with sticking points in the bench press you have to remember that there are several ways to correct the problem, but most won’t … Read more
2003 GNC Show of Strength Atlanta, Georgia – Saturday, November 8, 2003 WINNER: DEXTER JACKSON (USA) Place Competitor Country 01 Dexter Jackson USA* 02 Jay Cutler USA* 03 Kevin Levrone USA* 04 Dennis James USA 05 Günter Schlierkamp Germany 06 Darrem Charles Trinidad and Tobago 07 Chris Cormier USA 08 Melvin Anthony USA 09 Toney … Read more