Category: Eric Broser
What do you think about the "Atkins Diet" and other "Low Carb" diets?
Question:What do you think about the "Atkins Diet" and other "Low Carb" diets?Answer:First of all diets are always temporary, so I do not even b [...]
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 [...]
What is the glycemic index and why do people care about it in regards to losing weight?
Question:What is the glycemic index and why do people care about it in regards to losing weight?
Answer:The glycemic index ranks foods on how [...]
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 [...]
Do I just drop my calories and do a lot of cardio to get cut?
Question:I want to get cut, how do I go about doing this? Do I just drop my calories and do a lot of cardio? Or, is there a supplement that I ca [...]
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 [...]
Does incline bench and cable cross overs build you inner chest?
Question: I want to build up my upper and inner chest, should I do incline presses and cable crossovers for this? Answer: YES! As [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]