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What is the optimal amount of protein per day for building muscle?
Question: What is the optimal amount of protein to take a day if you want to build muscle? Answer: As a rule of thumb I recommend [...]
If you lift heavy weights you will get bigger, and if you lift lighter weights you will get cut?
Question: Is it true that if you lift heavy weights you will get bigger, and if you lift lighter weights you will get cut? Answe [...]
Will I get faster results from free weights or from machines?
Question: If all things are equal will I get faster results from free weights or from machines? Answer: Unless you have an [...]
Why don’t my legs get sore after a work-out?
Question:I have been bodybuilding for 10 years now and I still get sore from almost every workout with one exception...legs! I work hard and hea [...]
Why do some bodybuilders use insulin as a supplement?
Question:Why do some bodybuilders use insulin as a supplement? Answer:First, I'd hardly call synthetic insulin a "supplement." it is r [...]
Are there any muscles I can focus on that will add an extra "dimension" to my physique?
Question:I'm getting ready for a competition this summer and I really want to set myself apart. Aside from the basics, are there any muscles I c [...]
I need help with contest preparation and supplements.
Question:I am just about ready to begin preparing for my next competition and I have decided on using the following supplements for the next 12 [...]
Can you clarify the gym terms: forced reps, supersets and dropsets
Question:I am a relative newbie to bodybuilding and would like some clarification about the following terms that I always hear about in the gym: [...]
How can I build an "X" frame?
Question:How can I build an "X" frame?Answer:When one refers to an X frame in the world of fitness, he/she is describing a physique that highlig [...]
What do you think are the best supplements for increasing muscle mass?
Question:What do you think are the best supplements for increasing muscle mass?Answer:Whenever I get a question like this I always begin my answ [...]
I’m looking for a new and unique way to train my pecs.
Question:I'm looking for a new and unique way to train my pecs. My gym has tons ofequipment available, but I feel like I've done them all to dea [...]
Should I wear a weight belt during my workouts?
Question:Should I wear a weight belt during my workouts?Answer:Personally, I feel that wearing a belt provides more of a psychologicaladvantage [...]
Can you explain the different types of strength?
Question: A friend of mine told me he read that there are many types of strength, but he could not explain their differences. Can [...]
What are the side effects of anabolic steroids?
Question: My training partner is thinking of taking steroids. I told him not to because there are too many side effects. Can you give me a list [...]
Crunches hurt my neck, how can I avoid this?
Question: I like to do crunches for my abs, but every time I do them I hurt my neck! Is there any way to eliminate this problem? [...]
