How to deadlift 400 pounds for 20 reps
The above photograph is of John B. Patterson training in the Australian outback, in 1986. Note the concrete weight plates. This photograph was published on
May 25, 2021
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For hardgainers and other bodybuilders
“I can’t build muscle. Why not?”
“I can’t build muscle no matter what I do. Am I a zero-gainer?” I’ve counseled many bodybuilders who told me that they couldn’t build muscle no
May 18, 2021
Dumbbell workouts: a grassroots article
From HARDGAINER issue #89 By Paul R. Ethridge Progression with dumbbell workouts can be difficult. Moving from, say, 70-pound dumbbells to 75-pound ones, means a
April 25, 2021
Bodybuilding and smoking
BODYBUILDING AND SMOKING Do any of the pro bodybuilders smoke? The two best physiques at the gym where I train both smoke. They work out together,
April 20, 2021
Five pivotal bodybuilding lessons
From 40 years experience, here are five of the key bodybuilding lessons I’ve learned: BODYBUILDING LESSON #1 For much of my youth, muscles were more
April 18, 2021
Protein supplements and other topics
From HARDGAINER issue #57 By Rich Rydin and Dave Maurice Protein supplements What about the different types of protein supplements, e.g., ion exchange whey protein?
March 20, 2021
Rows, incline bench press, and biceps fixation
I know you don’t like freestyle barbell rows. Which rows do you like? Those that don’t expose the lower back to injury. Of course, with terrible form,
March 16, 2021
Upright row, brother bodybuilders, forward raise, best food preparation tip, reverse-grip bent-over row, and seated dumbbell press
UPRIGHT ROW What’s the best width of grip for the upright row—on the smooth part of the bar, or on the knurling? Some perform the
February 16, 2021
Strength training and the older athlete, Part 1
From HARDGAINER issue #50 By Bill Starr I receive more inquiries from men in their thirties, forties and fifties than any other group. While their
January 20, 2021
The bastardization of the term “hard gainer”
The term “hard gainer” has been much misunderstood and misinterpreted by many bodybuilders. And they have paid a heavy price. Some bodybuilders use their self-determined
January 9, 2020