Category: Eric Broser

Is a diet of shakes and meal replacements a good idea?
Question:My doctor wants me to go on a diet consisting of several meal replacement shakes per day, is this a good idea?Answer: Absolutely not [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

Should I avoid fruit to get ripped for the summer?
Question: I am trying to get ripped for summer and was told to avoid fruit. Fruit is so healthy, so why is it not good on a diet? [...]

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 [...]

How would you suggest I set up my training so that I work all of my muscle fibers?
Question: I read your article on Ironmag regarding the different muscle fiber types, and enjoyed it very much! How would you suggest I go [...]

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 [...]

Are squats bad for the knees?
Question: Are squats bad for the knees? Answer: This long argued debate is nothing more than pure myth probably put for [...]

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 [...]

How do I prevent dizziness and nausea when training legs?
Question: During my heavy leg and back workouts I often experience dizziness, nausea and sometimes I even throw up. How can this be preve [...]

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 [...]

How can I get my biceps pumped with curls?
Question:Whenever I do any type of curls I find that my forearms get way more of a pump than my biceps. What can I do?Answer: This is actu [...]

When using supersets, what is better…an isolation exercise followed by a compound exercise, or vice-versa?
Question:When using supersets, what is better...an isolation exercise followed by a compound exercise, or vice-versa? Answer:Supersets [...]

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 [...]