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David DACK
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Although one of the most common reasons people turn to personal trainers for assistance is because they’re beginning an unfamiliar workout program, hiring a…
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Joe Gibson
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Kellie Davis
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Jim Brewster
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In a recent workout, I realized that super-sets are common to many, but the manner and context in which they are performed can be different, thereby leading to…
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I use bands all the time and get an amazing workout. The diversity of exercises you can do with one or a few sets of bands is absolutely incredible and all you…
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Kerry Dulin
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Anna Ursu
The reason why most people start running is to build muscles. I myself started running to reach this exact target. At the beginning, I used to run on flat…
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Brett Warren
Are the mirrors in the gym actually hurting your workout? Why are there so many mirrors in the gym anyway? Find out the 5 reasons why mirrors may be ruining…
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Most people know to perform cardio after weights, however, did the mode of cardio ever cross one's mind as being a potential additional factor in one's fat…
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Jim Brewster
Drop set can be done with barbells, dumbbells or machines. You set up 3 progressively lighter bars/dumbbells or use the machine's weight stack pin, take your…
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Ivan Blazquez
My approach to whittling the waist is simple and is just that, to decrease the circumference of the waist. This I have found is actually easier than getting a…
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Jim Evans
You should ask yourself why you are willing to spend hours doing cardio, perform multiple sets and reps in the weight room, and participate in every kind of…
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This article will teach the fundamentals of getting cut and ripped. ,,,, the main idea is to get one to lose bodyfat while sustaining and building lean and…
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Jim Brewster
Of all the intensity techniques out there, I have two favorites: drop sets and rest pause. Drops are a lot of fun and can take a normal set and turn it into a…
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Jim Brewster
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Jim Brewster
Excellent Muscle Building Chest Workout: The chest may seem simple, but in reality it is a large, complicated area. When training the chest, you have to insure…
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Jim Brewster
The 20 rep Squat is without a doubt one of the most demanding exercises you can do. You will definitely know what pain is all about after one set of these! by…
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Scott "Old Navy" Hults
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Scott "Old Navy" Hults
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James Cipriani
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Train Like A Beast—Muscle Specific Hypertrophy Workouts By: Derek Charlebois B.S. CPT Specialized Deltoid/Trapezoid Hypertrophy Routine Structure and Function:…
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Michael Lipowski
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Chip Conrad
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Charles Staley
The Seven Behaviors of Highly Successful Athletes By Charles Staley Director/CEO www.EDTSecrets.com The Seven Behaviors of Highly Successful Athletes There are…
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Michael Lipowski
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Kerry Dulin
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Blake Selby
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Charles Staley
The Hidden Power of Behavior-Based Training By Charles Staley Director/CEO www.EDTSecrets.com Before a new building can be erected on a site where an older…
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Rich Butkevic
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Charles Staley and Alwyn Cosgrove
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Kerry Dulin
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Mike Mahler
The Compound Solution for Small Arms By Strength Coach Mike Mahler Ah, the eternal quest for big guns. Ask any new male trainee what their goals are with…
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Iron Addict
The Cheapest Anabolic By Iron Addict: I know there are some people on this board that are dying to add some serious mass to their frame. Want to know the…
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Steve Colescott
The Art of Getting Big By Steve Colescott Admit it - SIZE MATTERS Most of us guys want to be big, Big Chest, Big Biceps, and Big Legs to support it all. But…
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NIDA
National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Report Series Anabolic Steroid Abuse What are anabolic steroids? Anabolic steroids" is the familiar name for…
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Charles Staley
The basic idea of a good warm-up is to walk that fine line between preparing yourself adequately for the intense work to come, without fatiguing yourself in…
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Craig Ballantyne
SUPERSETS: THE GOOD & THE BAD By:Craig Ballantyne CB ATHLETIC CONSULTING - For our purposes here, a superset is the completion of consecutive sets without…
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Dale Buchanan
In almost every activity or sport, stretching has always been a typical way to "warm up" the body and get it ready for action. However, you do not have to be…
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ACE Fitness
Much has been written about the benefits of cardiovascular training. Until recently, however, little attention has been given to strength training, an…
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Mark Sherwood
Strategic Variable Training By: Mark Sherwood For 20 years I tried every weight training method I could get my hands on and for 20 years I failed to make…
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ACE Fitness
Consider this: It's been a few months since you first started weight training and you're not seeing the same kind of results as you did at the beginning. Sound…
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Michael Sztym
The text below was taken from a post at Lift for Life Forums. The initial title of the thread was "Another reason to Stay Natural". This could be considered as…
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Doug Daniels
Since I've been writing articles for PL USA, I've received many letters from lifters looking for simple answers to their questions. After a while, some of the…
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Ryan Swan
Spice Up Your Workout! 9 Training Techniques to help you get the Most out of Your Workout! by Ryan Swan With Any Of These 9 Techniques It's always a challenge…
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Michael Sztym "Old Dawg"
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Elise Howard "Chocochick"
So you want to Lose Weight & Shape Up! (Part 3) Part 3 of a 3 part series on how to finally lose weight and get in the best shape of your life. by Elise…
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So you want to Lose Weight & Shape Up! Part 2 of a 3 part series on how to finally lose weight and get in the best shape of your life. by Elise Howard…
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Kerry Dulin
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Chris Fernandez
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Phano Paul Som
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Kerry Dulin
Pyramid Power Building a Firm Foundation By Kerry Dulin The ancient Egyptians were on to something. Starting with solid foundation consisting of multiple and…
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Various
Prejudging Each contestant is evaluated at prejudging in three different rounds. They include 3 rounds. Rounds "1" and "2" have sometimes been interchanged in…
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Coach Keats Snideman
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Derek Charlebois
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MacLeod
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Yumon Eaton
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James Cipriani
"To understand how to eat, you need to understand the five major nutritional elements that are significant in building muscle and minimizing fat: calories,…
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James Cipriani
"I AM PROMISING YOU RIGHT NOW THAT IF YOU FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE TO A TEE, YOU WILL BUILD MUSCLE AND GET LEAN IN THE SHORTEST TIME POSSIBLE - GUARANTEED!!!" Are…
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Will Brink
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Will Brink
"It's in Your Blood" A down and dirty primer and intro to understanding the value of regular blood work with some strategies and pointers for optimizing…
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Kerry Dulin
Abs are sexy. I know it and you know it. If this were not the case then you would not see well defined abs on the cover of almost all fitness magazines and…
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Rich Butkevic
Do you know what Intervals are or the basics of HIT Training? Learn about them in this article. by Rich Butkevic During an interview Steve Ilg, one of my…
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Hugo Rivera
By: Hugo Rivera Discount Bodybuilding Supplements page When it comes to gaining muscle, most people think that supplements are the most important part of the…
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Phano Paul Som
You've heard it once and you've heard it again, INTENSITY is crucial in bodybuilding success. Now while all avid gym goers believe that their training…
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Delbert Hickman
In this articke I will provide some pointers to consider or maybe even use to your advantage while preparing for a bodybuilding event. Some of the "pointers" I…
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"Gluteal flexing can be done anytime, anywhere you are not concerned about the practice being noticed. Simply learn how to tighten and release the muscles of…
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Phano Paul Som
Note to reader:This is a very specific training program that must be complemented with proper rest and adequate nutrition. As with any fitness program, do not…
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Coach Charles Staley
How Much Ya Bench?Charles Staley, B.Sc., MSSDirector/CEOwww.EDTSecrets.comThe bench press has achieved almost cult status, reaching even into popular culture.…
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Kerry Dulin
How to get the most from your home gym equipment! Home Gyms. Ever see someone with a good physique who got it by working out on a home gym? I have. I’ve even…
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Dave Parise
HEY! WHERE'S YOUR INTERNAL WEIGHT BELT? Think of your body as an algebraic equation. Both sides must equal each other to solve the problem. Unfortunately our…
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Shannon Clark
There are many things you will need to do when preparing for a show. So how do you get prepared for something like competition? Learn right here what your main…
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Linda Cusmano
Sometimes it seems like proper diet and training is only something that athletes can follow. Time seems to be one of the biggest factors affecting our…
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ACE Fitness
Exercise can Help to Control Stress How it works People who exercise regularly will tell you they feel better. Some will say it's because chemicals called…
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Ryan Swan
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Phano Paul Som
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Ryan Swan
Eating for Mass The Bodybuilders Guide to Lean Muscle Mass! My off-season diet used to include, eating everything I wanted whenever I wanted. I had read in…
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Bernard Guinard
The goals of this program are several. We want to induce muscle growth in order to get bigger, increase overall strength to enhance performance, and stimulate…
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Thavius Nelson
Dynamic Leg Training In Spite of Injury. By Thavius J. Nelson What to do when knee injury plagues your training "The beauty of leg training is that it gives…
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Dr. Joe Klemczewski
It seems like everyone who has competed once or twice is willing to tell you how to come in ripped on contest day. Dr. Joe Klemczewski is a WNBF Pro and has…
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Jon Huston
Training Quads for Maximum Size, Strength and Definition takes a lot of hard work. Learn how to get the most from your leg training program and develop massive…
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Jon Huston
Double Your Results by Varying Your Workouts The Arms by Jon Huston Biceps and triceps are the primary muscles making up the larger portion of your arms. These…
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Ben Tatar
CRITICAL BENCH: CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF? OSGOOD: I'm 5'2", 165lbs, 19 y/o, born 02-29-84; I have been powerlifting for 5 years. I work as a security…
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Phano Paul Som
Ever since I started weight training, I have always read that in order to stimulate the most muscle growth one should go heavy. Well, I've learned that after…
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Phano Paul Som
If you have taken creatine, thermogenics, or any other supplement non-stop for the past year or so, raise your hand? If you're a serious lifter and you're not…
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Phano Paul Som
Cycling Carbs to Maximize Fat Loss by Phano Paul Som One very effective way to maximize fat loss is through a method called carbohydrate cycling. If you've hit…
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Jon Huston
Preparing for a bodybuilding competition is perhaps the most difficult task a bodybuilder will undertake. The 12 or 13 week "pre-contest" preparation…
CREATINE My personal take on Creatine! Creatine is one of the few supplements that actually produces rapid results. When used properly you can expect a 5 to 7…
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Thomas Incledon
The Final Touch in Pre-Contest Preparation Subject: Contest finishing touches? Thomas Incledon, MS, RD, LD, LN, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Question: I have a question…
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Dave Parise C.P.T.
Core Strength (R to the Core) by Dave Parise C.P.T. We live in a mechanized society, sitting all day bent over or standing, leaning forward with our backs…
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Jon Huston
Merging HIT and Volume Training Applying HIT and Volume Training to your Workouts (HIT = High Intensity Training) "The idea for this article came from my…
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Charles Staley
The Classic Things You Will Do To "Shoot Yourself In The Foot" By Coach Charles Staley, B.Sc., MSS Director, www.EDTSecrets.com Editor’s Note: Anyone who…
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Derek Charlebois
Endurance, A.K.A. cardiovascular training, improves the heart's ability to pump blood and increases oxygen uptake into cells. A "fit" person can also lose more…
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Matt Shepley
Maximum Results For Calf Training By Matt Shepley Calves seem to be a lagging body part for more than a fair share of weight trainers. Genetics can hand out a…
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Kerry Dulin
That which doesn't kill me! Working out with Intensity There is an old axiom in bodybuilding that says that "strength equals size". In other words, as your…
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Derek Charlebois
When a bodybuilder consumes a hypercaloric diet, their goal is not just to gain weight, which could be both fat and lean mass, but rather to gain LEAN MASS.…
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Phano Paul Som
Building an Extraordinary Back By Phano Paul Som The back is the centerpiece of your physique. It defines your symmetry. An effective lat spread can give you…
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Tamir Katz
Bodyweight Exercise vs. Free Weights vs. Machines By Tamir Katz of TBK Fitness In this article, I am going to be discussing the merits and drawbacks of…
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Delbert Hickman
My Bodybuilding Diet Philosophy By: Delbert Hickman Many times I have asked various people advice on bodybuilding. Many times I have been given advice on…
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Delbert Hickman
Bodybuilding by the Numbers By Delbert Hickman Counting, counting, and more counting. It seems to never end. Tracking the number of grams in this, the number…
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Mike Mahler
Blast Your Mass With German Volume Kettlebell Training By Mike Mahler I learned about German Volume Training (GVT) from top strength coach Charles Poliquin…
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Kerry Dulin
Bigger Biceps for Beginners Ever notice someone with a great physique in a crowded store or walking down a busy sidewalk. People notice. Heads turn in…
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Doug Daniels
BACK UP YOUR BENCH How to increase your bench press By: Doug Daniels (Doug's Power Page) I would be pretty safe assuming that everybody out there would like to…
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Kevin Parker
“Behind every big X is a strong Y” by Kevin Parker OK boys & girls, today we’re going to solve for X & Y! Ready? Here we go! *Behind every big squat…
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Ivan Blazquez
The Beginners Guide to Natural Bodybuilding, a comprehensive introduction to Natural Bodybuilding by successful Natural Bodybuilder Ivan Blazquez Most men…
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Mike Mahler
Condense Time and Become Condense Time And Get Bigger And Stronger Faster! By Mike Mahler (Originally Published in Hardcore Muscle Magazine) When I was in…
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When you begin the transition from beginner to advanced, you will need to incorporate some advanced training techniques.
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Mandy Gibbons
ABDOMINALS - The Truth on How to Achieve a Toned Tummy and Slim Waistline It often seems like the hardest thing in the world to do: "Reducing your waistline…
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Maria Kang
"I am not prescribing a "new way of losing weight," instead; I'm promoting a new way of programming your success. Besides evaluating your internal psychology…
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Phano Paul Som
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Yumon Eaton
A Day in the Life of Competitive Bodybuilder, Yumon Eaton A typical day for me eight weeks out from a bodybuilding contest isn’t much different than any other…
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Roger Riedinger
A Basic Course in Bodybuilding Nutrition: No experienced competitor leaves this to chance. If you really want to know the "Secret" to success as a natural…
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Keats Snideman
How to Design an Effective Sprint Program that Works for You! By Keats Snideman . Every week I receive dozens of emails asking how an athlete can dramatically…
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Brian Wiefering
THE NATURAL COMPETITOR 39 Year Old Lifter Wants to Get Back in Shape By Brian Wiefering www.wiefit.com No Nonsense Newsletter Volume 14 # issue 1 Q: Brian, I’m…
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Jon Huston
12 Week Contest Prep by Jon Huston Over the past year or so I've been writing articles and have gotten hundreds of responses from my articles. What I would…
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Rich Butkevic
Do you know what Intervals are or the basics of HIT Training? Learn about them in this article.
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Jon Huston
Steps toward building a champion chest By Jon Huston The chest is perhaps the most widely sought after aspect of the human physique. It is the part that even…
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Phano Paul Som
Learn 10 Secrets to Build Muscle Mass Quickly.
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Charles Staley
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