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Mark Rippetoe’s 5×5 Strength Training Routine
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Mark Rippetoe’s 5×5 Strength Training Routine

By admin on Mar 09, 2010 in Workout Routines

Description of the Workout
This routine is Mark Rippetoe’s variation of Bill Starr’s 5×5. Muscle gains of 30-40lb in six months are possible for a well fed lifter as well as massive strength gains in the major lifts.

The Routine

Workout A

Exercise
Sets
Reps

Squat
3
5

Bench Press
3
5

Deadlift/Power Clean*
3
5

Workout Notes:

*Alternate deadlifts and powercleans every “A” workout

Workout B

Exercise
Sets
Reps

Squat
3
5

Incline Bench Press / Military Press*
3
5

Chin-ups / [...]

Voluminous Delts – When It Comes To Shoulder Training, Don’t Shy Away From Hard Work
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Voluminous Delts – When It Comes To Shoulder Training, Don’t Shy Away From Hard Work

By admin on Mar 09, 2010 in Shoulders, Workout Routines

Young bodybuilders often make a common error: they fail to realize that shoulders are a complex bodypart. These trainers tend to think it’s necessary to have wide shoulders to promote a V-shaped torso, but an examination of the shoulders reveals there’s a lot more to them than width.
First of all, there are the deltoids. These [...]

On Trial – Wrist Straps Vs. No Straps; Is It Better To Use Or To Ditch Wrist Straps For Pulling Exercises?
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On Trial – Wrist Straps Vs. No Straps; Is It Better To Use Or To Ditch Wrist Straps For Pulling Exercises?

By admin on Mar 07, 2010 in Workout & Fitness Tips

Facts of the case

With straps Wrist straps come in a wide variety. Most are the basic canvas type that you loop around your wrist and the bar. Some involve a Velcro closure that wraps around your wrist and a hook that goes around a bar or a barbell. Regardless of the style, they all [...]

Absolute Failure Fails
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Absolute Failure Fails

By admin on Mar 06, 2010 in Workout & Fitness Tips

Should I always train to absolute failure?
I never push a set to the extreme where it’s impossible for me to do another rep. To me, that defeats the purpose of bodybuilding. I’m in this to stimulate or “inspire” the muscle to grow, not crush it to a level of submission so it can never recover. [...]

Strength Lesson – Gain More Strength With Less Weight & Fewer Reps
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Strength Lesson – Gain More Strength With Less Weight & Fewer Reps

By admin on Mar 05, 2010 in Workout & Fitness Tips, Workout Routines

Less is more
Less is more is a popular maxim with short people, the Hershey’s Kisses division and minimalists. So what the heck does it have to do with you? After all, you’re probably not that short, you rarely indulge in chocolate and your physique goals are anything but minimal. Yet if you’re interested in both [...]

Before You Move On Don’t Forget What May Be The Most Important Part Of Your Workout – The Warm-up
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Before You Move On Don’t Forget What May Be The Most Important Part Of Your Workout – The Warm-up

By admin on Mar 04, 2010 in Workout & Fitness Tips

Skipping warm-ups?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people walk into the gym and go straight into intense lifting without warming up–it makes me cringe just to think about it. I understand being pressed for time, but undermining your training by skipping this important aspect of your workout isn’t the answer. Here’s why [...]

Get Into Shape With The Spartan “300″ Training Routine
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Get Into Shape With The Spartan “300″ Training Routine

By admin on Mar 03, 2010 in Workout Routines

Spartan “300″ training
Long before the release of Warner Brother’s blockbuster movie, 300, I came across an article chronicling the extremely challenging and brutally intense training regimen the actors endured prior to filming.
Through six months of workout sessions conducted by Mark Twight, an accomplished mountain climber, author, and highly respected trainer, the movie’s cast transformed their [...]

Bench Basics – If Developing Big, Well-shaped Pecs Is Your Goal, Proper Bench-press Technique Is Paramount
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Bench Basics – If Developing Big, Well-shaped Pecs Is Your Goal, Proper Bench-press Technique Is Paramount

By admin on Mar 02, 2010 in Chest, Workout & Fitness Tips, Workout Routines

Benching
The barbell bench press is one of the most crucial exercises for building size and strength in the pecs, front delts and triceps. But your primary goal of building size or strength will dictate your form and technique in this all-important move. Bodybuilding is about training the muscles to become bigger, more symmetrical and, ultimately, [...]

Get Width The Program What’s The Difference Between Doing Curls With A Wide Vs. A Narrow Grip?
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Get Width The Program What’s The Difference Between Doing Curls With A Wide Vs. A Narrow Grip?

By admin on Mar 01, 2010 in Arms, Workout & Fitness Tips

Your question
I recall seeing photos of Arnold doing barbell curls with a fairly wide grip. Yet I often see the guys doing curls with a narrower grip. What’s the difference?

The background
Few people realize that the biceps muscle is composed of two heads that start from different anatomical locations in the shoulder region and merge onto [...]

Muscle Mass Building Routine for Ectomorphs
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Muscle Mass Building Routine for Ectomorphs

By admin on Feb 28, 2010 in Workout Routines

Training Level: Intermediate
Main Goal: Build Muscle
Days Per Week: 4
Workout Type: Split
Designed By: Doug Lawrenson
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