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The Science of Bodybuilding Rest Periods

The Science of Bodybuilding Rest Periods

Over at Evidence Based Fitness, Bryan Chung reviews a study that looked at whether manipulating rest periods can aid in hypertrophy.  Rest 2 minutes, or less than 2 minutes, that is the question! He explains the methods: The subjects were then randomly assigned to do an 8-week lifting program in which the rest period was… Continue Reading

Tom Platz – 23 Reps with 500 Pounds!

Pay close attention here, folks.  This is a Bodybuilder, not a weightlifter or powerlifter.  He’s training for size, not specifically strength.  He’s also credited with having the best legs of any Bodybuilder – ever.  Did he spend lots of time on the leg press machine?  Leg extensions? Machines?  Nope! He squatted – a ton.  And… Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman: Yeah, Buddy!

I miss Ronnie Coleman.  Nothing against Jay Cutler, but Ronnie was a fun lovin’ dude.  Yeah, Buddy!

Vegan Bodybuilding Meet Vegan Arm Wrestling

It’s a vegan revolution in the world of iron.   My friend Robert Cheeke, of Vegan Bodybuilding, has been pushing the boundaries of what people thought possible for a while now all while living a Vegan lifestyle.  He’s really started a movement. I just got an email from Rob Bigwood (his blog is here), a New… Continue Reading

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