A lot of people get caught up in weight, PRs, etc., etc. But you have to keep in mind that physique development is about maximal TENSION on the target muscle. This isn’t weightlifting or powerlifting. It’s ALL about tension. Yes, more weight is one way to add tension, but too many people get trapped with.. Read more →
A few months back I posted the before-and-after pictures of a client of mine who went through a back and shoulders specialization program. You can take a look at those results here. Suffice it to say, the results were obviously impressive … to the point that on one forum, another competitor called them dishonest, suggesting.. Read more →
In the world of figure competition, not only do you have to in great shape come show day, you also have to have the right amount of muscular development in the right areas; in essence to create a certain ‘illusion’ or silhouette. Contrary to the thoughts of a lot of new competitors, competing isn’t just.. Read more →
Here is the follow up post to my post the other day on DeFranco’s Simple Six Upper Body warm up. The following comes from Defranco’s Training. Joe D’s “Agile Eight” #1 – Foam Roll IT Band – Start just below your hip and roll up & down to your mid-(outer) thigh 10-15X, focusing on any.. Read more →
I typically have based my dynamic warm up/mobility programming from the Robertson/Cressey/Hartman products – Magnificant Mobility, Inside Out and the new Assess and Correct. These are all great resources. I recently came across two simple warm ups created by Joe DeFranco. The first is called The Simple Six Upper Body Warm Up. Check it out.. Read more →
Ok, so we’ve established answers to the following questions in the first three parts of this series so far: 1. Would I have to do a bulk? 2. How long would I bulk for? Alright, how about some practical steps? We’re not going to get into the training aspect of this right now as it’s.. Read more →