70 ways to build a better body with weights
A lot of people get “stuck in a rut” with their training plan. So, here are my 70 tips you can apply (not all at once), to give your training a boost!
Exercise
What is German Volume Training?
Normal German Volume Training (GVT) involves doing 10 sets on two big, compound exercises, usually for 10 repetitions, followed by two other additional exercises for three sets, using 6-8 repetitions. In short, it basically works on the law of repeated effort to stimulate the body into growth. It is very hard, stressful and tiring on the body! … [Read and become more aware…]
Paul Chek with professional English footballer Emile Heskey on football function, the problems in football and sports in general
Take a look at this interview about Paul Chek with professional English footballer Emile Heskey. In it they talk about football function, the problems in football and sports in general. The interview is hosted by Warren Williams who is a certified CHEK practitioner, and helped Emile Heskey recover from a chronic Achilles problem, using the … [Read and become more aware…]
The bulking up and cutting down myth
I just wanted to share this short video of Charles Poliquin talking about the bulking up and cutting down myth. So many deluded people (mainly men) still get sucked into this silly idea. Even professional bodybuilders! If you are unsure as to why this is a load of rubbish, just watch this two minute video below of … [Read and become more aware…]
Linford Christie lifting weights (Rare video)
Take a look at this great clip (taken from our YouTube channel) of Linford Christie training around 1993. He is performing an upper body weight training circuit, consisting of: Military presses Rows Upright rows Dumbbell shoulder presses Lateral raises Flys Arm drives From someone who does sprinting, I found this clip highly motivational. Hopefully you … [Read and become more aware…]
There is a huge difference between a “well big” body and a “well-developed” body
I have said to many friends, girls, gym members, guys who lift weights and deluded people in general, “there is a big difference between a ‘well big’ body and a ‘well-developed’ body.” (When it comes to muscular development in men). I know that genetics do play a role to some degree, but a truly well-developed/beautiful … [Read and become more aware…]
Sternum Pull Ups: A real test of upper body strength
Do you want to improve your upper body strength, pull up strength and the look of your upper back? Then have ago at Sternum Pull Ups.
Improve your press-up with the multi-angle press-up on the smith machine
This is a different way to perform a press up. It is a good way for beginners to get stronger at it, simply by lowering the bar a few inches at a time.
Is ‘roid rage’ actually extreme low blood sugar?
Can extreme low blood sugar + too much testosterone (from drug use) = so-called roid rage?
Paul Chek and Arnold Schwarzenegger both appearing in Muscle & Fitness magazine
As Charles Poliquin rightly says in his blog post: they are “the modern era’s most influential people in personal training.”