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Erectors, Power Racks and Box Squats
At the Poliquin Strength Institute in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, I have two power racks and two lifting platforms. To me...
Charles PoliquinOctober 19, 2010 -
Build a Better Back
Proper technique is crucial if you want full lat development, and I see so many trainees missing the boat on this...
Dave GoodinOctober 16, 2010 -
Back Feel for Size Appeal
Back training is truly an art, and although eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman built the biggest back of all time simply...
Eric BroserSeptember 16, 2010 -
Postactivation Size Surge
Performing end-of-set static holds at the sticking point can do great things for muscle growth.
Steve HolmanJune 3, 2010 -
Squat On, Part 1
Bodybuilders who have a good structure for squats tend to have legs and thighs of average or shorter-than-average length relative to...
Stuart McRobertMay 25, 2010 -
Bigger Bodyparts
Despite his insanely wide wings, bodybuilders the world over still insist on doing wide-grip pulldowns and chinups, which Dorian noted actually...
Ron HarrisApril 1, 2010 -
You, Sir, the Muscular Guy in the Third Row
Sounds like you have a problem with structure, most likely genetic, so little can be done to alter it. I’d be...
Dave DraperJune 20, 2009 -
Traps
While just about every strength athlete understands the value of keeping his or her lower back strong, few realize the role...
Bill StarrJune 11, 2009 -
Biceps
A fitness model/fitness trainer/college professor training arms is a totally different animal from a top competitive bodybuilder blasting out curl after...
Cory CrowJune 5, 2009 -
Lat-Feel Fixes
The mind-to-lats connection is not an easy one to develop. Plan on spending months or even years finessing it. In the...
PavelMay 9, 2009 -
Seated Cable Rows and Lower-Back Pain
It sounds like a good exercise. So what’s the problem with it? The very thing that makes the seated cable row...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.April 27, 2009 -
Shocking Shoulders
Q: My shoulder growth has come to a standstill. Got a great routine that’ll boost growth again? A: A few years...
Charles PoliquinApril 12, 2009 -
Bigger Bodyparts
Few things are as impressive as thick and meaty outer lats. Beefy wings really fill out a shirt, and they can...
Ron HarrisJanuary 10, 2009 -
Variations for Size and Strength
Training variations, such as altering hand and foot positions, build more size and strength and also help prevent injuries.
Charles PoliquinDecember 29, 2008 -
Dead Wrong?
If you’ve been stubbornly continuing to deadlift despite injuries just because you believe it’s the only path to a better back,...
Ron HarrisDecember 20, 2008