Powerlifting For Teens

You say your bench has gone south? You want to put on more weight? Has the offense pulled everybody and run a sweep through you? If that’s your problem lad, then you’ve come to the right place.   Powerlifting is a sport built around the three basic lifts the squat, the bench, and the deadlift. The … Read more

The Squat

Squatting is one of the most productive if not the best exercises out there (it’s called the King of Exercises by many). It is one of the most difficult to learn as well. If you are new to this exercise, please take several training sessions practicing with an empty bar or broomstick (you can do … Read more

SUPER SLOOOOWWWW!!

All reps on all exercises will be performed in the 3-5 rep range. When you can perform more than 5 reps it is time to increase the weight. Rep speed is 10 seconds positive and 5 seconds negative. On all pushing movements stop just short of locking out and begin the negative motion with a … Read more

A Different Kind Of Battle

First, let me introduce myself. My name is Jim Smith and I live in Yorktown, Virginia. I’ve been lifting for years and am always ready to experience new techniques and ideas. A little over one year ago I discovered odd objects and let me say things have never been the same. I’ve been training iron … Read more

What is “Overtraining” and How to Avoid It

Overtraining is the trainee’s number one “enemy” next to training injuries. Overtraining results from an imbalance between the amount of stress applied to your body, and your ability to adapt to it. Overtraining results in losses in size and strength and actually also increases the probability of illness. Here is a list of some of … Read more

The PSYCHO Trainer Method of Getting HUGE

DISCLAIMER… You could get HURT/INJURED and or HUGE when applying the training methods described below. THESE TRAINING METHODS DESCRIBED BELOW ARE INTENDED FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LIFTERS.   So you want to get BIG and get big FAST ?? If you’re like most guys, you’ve been working out a few times a week and are seeing … Read more

Intermediate Bodybuilding

4 Days Per Week This is a typical intermediate routine. Each body part is to be worked 2 times per week, MONDAY- TUESDAY / THURSDAY-FRIDAY. It can be used by Male and Female. Try to use as much weight as possible (WITHOUT STRAINING). Don’t feel confined to the same exercises, experiment with different exercises till … Read more

Deadlift: The Forgotten Exercise

Very rarely do you ever see people deadlifting. Those that do are usually powerlifters or someone who is actually performing a variation of a deadlift. Often missing, the deadlift is an integral component of a strength building program. That’s not to say that everyone should be performing this movement or one of its variations, but … Read more

NPC State Contests

Date Type Alaska NPC Contests For More Info 3/30/02 Bodybuilding Fitness Alaska Championships (NQ) Anchorage, Alaska Performance Productions (907) 243-4608 7/13/02 Bodybuilding Fitness Northern Lights Championships (NQ) Fairbanks, Alaska Performance Productions (907) 243-4608 10/19/02 Bodybuilding Anchorage Championships Fairbanks, Alaska Performance Productions (907) 243-4608 Date Type Arizona NPC Contests For More Info 3/23/02 Bodybuilding Fitness Figure … Read more

A Seminar with Frank Zane, 1977

Twenty-five years ago last April I received a letter from my friend, John Nystrom, in Anchorage, Alaska. In the contents of the letter he mentioned that he and the Anchorage Health Club were going to present the 1977 Mr. Anchorage Physique Contest. This event was going to take place at the Sidney Lawrence Auditorium on … Read more