Chest, Shoulder Specializing - Anthony Ditillo
BIG THANK YOU to Liam Tweed for another Tony Ditillo Article! In my opinion, there is great need for the present day bodybuilder to regain his senses when it comes to shoulder and chest specialization....
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Is Hero Worship a Good Thing - George Walsh (1949)
Article Courtesy of Jarett Hulse The young physical culturist is often just as ardent a "fan" of his particular favorites as the most film-struck teenager. But, of course, there is a difference. The...
View ArticleThe Versatile Rack - Bill Starr (1998)
For anyone who's honestly trying to get stronger, a power rack is an essential piece of equipment. I'm not just talking about advanced strength athletes, either, because the power rack is extremely...
View ArticleSample Chuck Sipes Routines, Part Three
Routine 14Monday/ThursdayBarbell Bench Press, 8,8,4,4,2,2,1,1Barbell Bent Arm Pullover, 3 x 8Dip, 4 x 8Superset: Preacher Curl, 5 x 8DB Seated Concentration Curl, 5 x 8Regular Deadlift, 4 x 4Barbell...
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Pros & Cons of Rack Training, Part One - Anthony Ditillo
THANK You to Liam Tweed! Starting at the left we see a conventional power rack made with two angle irons with holes for placement of the supporting bars. This is a popular rack which lends itself to...
View ArticlePros & Cons of Power Rack Training, Part Two - Anthony Ditillo
Courtesy of Liam Tweed. As far as our bodybuilder friend is concerned I shall now endeavor to work out two very result producing routines which can be used by most fellows to the best advantage....
View ArticleBulking Schedule - Bradley Steiner (1971)
Courtesy of Liam Tweed Thanks Again!The next post will be on Diet, also by Steiner. They fit together very well. It seems that two problems, or questions, are uppermost in the minds of Iron Man's...
View ArticleA Good Diet for Bodybuilding Success - Bradley Steiner (1970)
Article Courtesy of Liam TweedIf you were ever invited to join a top Mr. Universe or Mr. America champion for dinner, you would probably sit at the table for a while, astounded, trying to convince...
View ArticleSample Chuck Sipes Routines, Part Four
By now you should be getting a bit of a handle on how Sipes used certain methods in his power-bodybuilding routines. Might even be starting so see how you can implement some of this stuff in your own...
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Getting Bigger, Pre-Blender - Ken Leistner (1989)
Article Courtesy of Liam TweedGetting bigger is right behind getting stronger for the competitive and non-competitive powerlifter. While the sport itself requires that one lift as much weight as...
View ArticleSome Strong Bodybuilders
Remember Flex magazine? Sure, you used to see it on the mag rack when you were buying groceries, right? Well, hard copy magazine times are tough, so now all you get is a Muscle & Fitness digital...
View ArticleAre You Working Hard Enough - Anthony Ditillo (1972)
Thanks to Liam Tweed!Are You Working Hard Enough for Proper Gainsby Anthony Ditillo (1972)What do you suppose constitutes the major difference between a power of physique champion and fellow like you...
View ArticleRest Pause and 1-1/2 Reps Peary Rader (1963)
Okay . . . to the 1,939th post . . . lead on from the beyond, Peary! I would say that most of the top physique men are men of intelligence, experience and balanced training programs -- programs that...
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Mass for Powerlifting - Paul Carter
This is an excerpt from Maximum Muscle Bible by Paul Carter and Christian Thibaudeau.Go Here to Get Your Copy:https://maximummusclebible.com/or Here:...
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The Rubicon U-Bar - William Gvoich (1988)
Finding ways around inherent flaws in free weight exercise has always fascinated me. Efficiency in exercise produces more results in less time, and isn't this what trainees want - faster growth and...
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Can Less Work Mean More Gains - Norm Komich (1972)
Thanks to Liam Tweed for this Article! The Author, with Ray Routledge outside of Vince's GymOne of the most depressing and frustrating subjects I used to read about in muscle mags was that of...
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How I Began and How I Did It - John Grimek (1988)
In 1988, John Grimek wrote a Q & A column for IronMan magazine, titled "Yesterday and Today". I found this one especially interesting. John Grimek at age 18.About 16 months after he started...
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Pat Casey: King of the Bench Press - Bill Pearl (1963)
Article Courtesy of Liam TweedPat Casey, Bill Pearl.Both men tape 20.5 inches cold around the biceps. Casey is 23 years old, scales 270 pounds. Not satisfied with his 520-pound world record in the...
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Strengthening the Weak Links - Mauro Di Pasquale (1988)
Mike BridgesAssistance exercises, if used properly, will help you lift more weight in the squat, bench and deadlift. The idea behind assistance exercises is to strengthen the muscles which are the weak...
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A Seminar With Roger Estep - Jon Smoker (1982)
Big Thanks to Bob Wildes for this article! More on Roger Estep's training here:http://ditillo2.blogspot.com/2018/11/roger-esteps-training-not-complete-yet.htmlBob Smolinski's World Gym in Dyer,...
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