High-Rep Shoulders and Arms for a Day

If you've read over my last entry for the shoulder and arm workout you'll notice a few things that could potentially become problematic over time for us forty and up types. Namely the barbell lying extensions (nose breakers, skull crushers) and the lower rep shoulder stuff. My elbows tend to get a little tender with … Continue reading High-Rep Shoulders and Arms for a Day →

My 3 Favorite Go-To Training Splits

Over my (too many) years of training I've tried many training splits. Since I grew up watching Pumping Iron and reading Arnold's books along with being a huge fan of the "Golden Era" of bodybuilding I've always been a fan of more frequent training. I tried the one-bodypart-per-day thing, but it never really "took." I … Continue reading My 3 Favorite Go-To Training Splits →

My Current Shoulders and Arms Routine: Pumped!

This one is short, sweet, and to the point. I see so many trainers work their shoulders and arms into oblivion with countless sets and marathon sessions. They seem to devote a terrible amount of time to arm training especially when leg training pales in comparison. My mindset towards arm training has always been one … Continue reading My Current Shoulders and Arms Routine: Pumped! →

My Current Chest and Back Training Routine

I'm a firm believer in training a lot in one session. This does't necessarily mean I spend a ton of time in the gym (currently one hour), it just means I like to pack a lot of training into each session. I'm not one to bring my phone with me, stare at the TV (I … Continue reading My Current Chest and Back Training Routine →

My Current Leg Training Routine: Sore for Days

I'm a tall guy (6' 2") so squats have always been a challenge for me. And that also means effective leg training in general has been challenging all my lifting life. It took many years to get to the point where squats actually helped instead of hurt me (lower back, knees, hips). And on top … Continue reading My Current Leg Training Routine: Sore for Days →

4 Things to Consider for Better Workout Results

Struggling to get a better workout and ultimately physique progress? You may have your priorities backwards. I see so many gym-goers start with the very few things that need to be at the end of their lists. One day I overheard a guy at the gym who was telling his buddy his grand plan for … Continue reading 4 Things to Consider for Better Workout Results →

How to Design a Simple Workout Program

Your workout program doesn't have to be some exclusive, hard to devise quantum equation. But on the other end of the spectrum it's shouldn't be a random concoction of exercises thrown together either. There should be some rhyme to reason. The human body moves in a few different planes of motion. Couple those planes with … Continue reading How to Design a Simple Workout Program →

How to Train Your Back for More Muscle

We all have our strengths and weaknesses. I'm not so good with pushing. I've never been good at bench presses, squats, or shoulder presses, but I am a puller. I can do pull ups and chin ups for days, row with pretty considerable weight and curl 'til the cows come home. Since I have long … Continue reading How to Train Your Back for More Muscle →

Basic But Effective Chest and Back Workout

Simple is in. Minimalism is the new buzz word floating around and I for one have always been a fan before it was trendy. Most problems have simple answers (not easy, but simple). Your training should be no different. This basic but effective chest and back workout possesses that principle. It's not hard to see … Continue reading Basic But Effective Chest and Back Workout →

Dumbbell-Only Better Arm Workout

When I was asked to make a muscle back in my competitive days I would invariably hitch my sleeve up and squeeze. Nowadays we want to be lean with six-pack abs. We no longer want huge guns, but leaner, more muscular bodies. However, arms are still a mainstay. With this dumbbell-only arm workout you can … Continue reading Dumbbell-Only Better Arm Workout →