A Case Study on Gaining Size and Strength

And just who is the lucky subject of this scientifically–unsound and completely anecdotal study???? That would be me! (Hey…keep the disappointment to yourself!!!LOL) Ok here’s the deal… Over the past month or so, I’ve gained about 12 pounds without really gaining much bodyfat. So how did I do it??? Miracle? Nope… A boatload of steroids? Nah… Muscle […]

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So You Wanna Get Big Huh…

Disclaimer: First off, let me start by saying be careful what you wish for!   Yes, being “big” has it’s benefits, namely in terms of being able to scare small children fairly easily and getting complimentary looks of disgust by lots of females, but truth be told, it’s not the most fun in the world […]

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Why I Love Working Out

Over the course of the 20+ years I’ve been lifting weights seriously, I’ve pondered this deep question many, many times (especially after a tough workout) and asked myself “Why the heck do I do this to myself?” – Do I enjoy limping around for several days after a brutal leg workout? – Is it fun […]

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Baby Got Back!

Training your back effectively is one of the most difficult and complex tasks you will encounter in the gym. Sure other body parts can be tough to train, but back is very different for three big reasons: 1. In contrast to most other body parts, the back is comprised of a large number of individual […]

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Abdominal Training Debunked

Abdominal training may be one of the most frequently misunderstood and neglected aspects of a complete training program. For some unknown reason, a number of misconceptions have developed surrounding ab training that make it extremely difficult for anyone to figure out how to properly train abdominals. Let’s address the three most common myths regarding ab […]

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How Much Should I Eat To Lost Fat?

Let’s talk about food a bit more. Now that you have a good idea as to the types of foods you should be eating, the next logical question is “How much should I eat to lose fat?” This aspect of dieting is arguably just as important as choosing the right foods, because you’ll still gain […]

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Food Selection Manifesto

Ok…now that we’ve all read the last blog post (hint hint – go back HERE and read it if you haven’t already), we’re all on the same page. Let’s talk about food selection… In no particular order, without a doubt, the best foods to eat are Snickers candy bars, pizza, fettuccini alfredo, and donuts (Krispy […]

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Intro to Fat Loss

The most common question I get (aside from how I got to be so cool) is how to lose fat and get lean. Ok so maybe I exaggerated that first question…or made it up completely…anyway…moving onward… Truth is, with a little discipline and some baseline knowledge, it’s fairly easy to get lean. There’s really not […]

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So What the Heck is DC Training Anyway? Part 1 of 2

DC Training has exploded and has been hailed as one of the best mass-building training systems ever developed. Here is Part I of an interview that Dante Trudel, inventor of the DC Training System, did with well-known bodybuilding author Ron Harris. The article came out in Flex magazine and added fuel to the fire by […]

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