Note: This article is a copy of a Q&A session with Layne Norton.
I just have such a hard time getting my self to work my legs. I keep on talking my self out of it. Any advice?
Legs days are what separates the men from the boys. Read the rest of this entry »
The power clean is one of the most feared and underused methods of gaining strength and mass in the gym. That’s because it’s very nature – fast and furious – tend to make for an energy-sapping, if not humbling, day at the gym.
Strength and speed are the foundation of power development, but acceleration is one of the most important aspects in all of sport. The ability to get an object Read the rest of this entry »
While you can find plenty of ways to attack your delts, we’ve dropped five of our fave techniques – and the mini-programs to go with ‘em – here for you to try. Read the rest of this entry »
You are a criminal. That’s right. You are guilty of one of the most heinous infractions an iron-lover can possibly commit: bodypart neglect. The evidence: your imbalanced physique. While you have been incredibly diligent at building commendable pecs, lats, quads, bi’s and tri’s, you are overlooking – perhaps unintentionally – some other bodyparts that are sorely in need of some growth. While the particulars vary from lifter to lifter, four of the most shunted bodyparts include calves, hamstrings, rear delts and forearms. Here are some quick tips on how you can put an end to the neglect and start evening out your progress.
For some reason, my front delts simply aren’t very developed. My middle and rear delts are doing okay, but when I look in the mirror, my shoulders don’t appear as thick and full as I think they should be, and they don’t tie in to my pecs very well. Here’s my shoulder workout.
Ask a sampling of 100 lifters what muscle group they train their traps with and probably 50 will say back while the other 50 will say shoulders. That pretty well sums up the typical disagreement on the issue, but it would be a mistake to conclude that it doesn’t really matter. The truth is, it does. Read the rest of this entry »
When you go into gyms across America, you see almost every guy either benching, doing bicep curls, or ab work. Why is it that people think physical fitness and strength is defined by these 3 body parts? It’s really sad! Read the rest of this entry »
The shoulders are one of the most noticed body parts. When fully clothed or not, it can make ones appearance much broader. For bodybuilders and every day exercisers, it is the one body part that will make your waist appear smaller with out losing any inches. In addition, proper shoulder training will allow you to develop your chest and back quicker. As a personal trainer for competitive bodybuilders, I always recommend concentrating on building up the Read the rest of this entry »
