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| Exercise | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I’m 18 year old teenage boy. I have been doing freehand bodyweight exercises for 1 and a half ...
A: .. If you are following those directions exactly, you should be ok. Remember, in anatomy, your ...
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| Dumbbells | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I’m 17 and 5’4”. I have a few questions. (1)Which one is better for developing chest: (a) pushups or ...
A: ... Unfortunately, genetics are the only thing that control your height. You will only be as tall ...
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| Dumbbells | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I’m 17 and 5’4”. I have a few questions. (1)Which one is better for developing chest: (a) pushups or ...
A: .. Take a look at your parents for your height. If they are no more than 5'7", I doubt that you ...
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| Dumbbells | 11/11/2009 |
Q: When using dumbbells for maintaining muscle mass and tone, are 25lb dumbbells heavy enough, or ...
A: .. Your muscles will adapt to any weight. With the same weight all the time,your muscles will get ...
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| Dumbbells | 11/11/2009 |
Q: When using dumbbells for maintaining muscle mass and tone, are 25lb dumbbells heavy enough, or ...
A: .. The dumbbells are a great tool for maintaining muscle mass. Are the 25's too light? That ...
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| left side vs right side, football | 11/1/2009 |
Q: whats goin on man, got a couple questions for you. the left side of my upper body, pec, bi, tri, ...
A: No worries...not like I haven't heard it before. For strength I would suggest the following: 4 ...
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| Unsymmetrical body | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you... I noticed that my physique isn't symetrical..it's like a disease.. It ...
A: .. Pictures would help me. What is becoming asymmetrical? Is it muscular, bones, etc? Most ...
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| Exercises | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i play basketball and i am 5ft5in tall .Actually i dont have a great built so i just started doing ...
A: . What it sounds like is that you need to strengthen your core. Most folks that have trouble with ...
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| Weight training question | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I started weight training for the first time recently. Monday-Thursday I do arms one day, shoulders ...
A: The way you are describing this, you are working a body part only one time per week. To get bigger, ...
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| Weight training question | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I started weight training for the first time recently. Monday-Thursday I do arms one day, shoulders ...
A: ..Welcome to weight training! Based on the routine you gave above, you work arms, then shoulders and ...
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| Shoulders | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I heard about your great reputation with swimmers, so as a surfer I thought you might be able to ...
A: .sounds like you are on your way. There could be a few things that you may be dong with your ...
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| weightlifting | 9/16/2009 |
Q: what would count as weightlifting exercise but not powerlifting exersise because i've head they can ...
A: .. Power is all about speed, which is very important for you in your kicks and punches. ...
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| throwing/training | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I am a sophomore in high school and am trying to get better in the throwing events, specifically ...
A: Alley... I love your goals and your spirit. I work with many international athletes, multiple ...
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| throwing/training | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I am a sophomore in high school and am trying to get better in the throwing events, specifically ...
A: .. Wow! if your vertical jump is 36" that is awesome! Without knowing the details of your strength ...
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| throwing/training | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I am a sophomore in high school and am trying to get better in the throwing events, specifically ...
A: .. Looks like you are doing great. I would try to increase that bench number a little to match your ...
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| workout makeup and frequency | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 50 year old male who plays ice hockey on mondays and fridays, one week on, one week off. I am ...
A: ..I hope the hockey is going well. Do you, or have you done strength training in the past? I think ...
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| reps to build muscle | 9/7/2009 |
Q: sorry to disturb you. i have an easy question. I'm trying to bulk up. i have the diet. i have the ...
A: ... Gaining weight is tough, especially at 17. If you want to get bigger, it calories, calories, ...
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| heavy bag | 9/4/2009 |
Q: nearly 16 in October, and I'm a black belt in taekwondo and I've been thinking of buying a heavy bag ...
A: ... Great job on the heavy bag. Keep in mind, the only thing that will stunt your growth are ...
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| exercise guide | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have two dumbells at home each weighing 25 lb for a total of 50 lb. I use it to do dumbell squat ...
A: .. It really depends on how long you have been using those 25#3 dumbbells. Your body becomes ...
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| training schedule | 7/31/2009 |
Q: height:6ft weight:108kg Hello I do stone lifting, my routine is tuesday weight traning that ...
A: I think I wold switch the squat day with the deadlift day. This way you will give a day of rest ...
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| Functional Trainers | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering which of the functional trainers you would purchase if you could only have one. I ...
A: .. Take a look at what you are using it for. Is it just for pure strength work, core work, etc.? ...
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| weight training program | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I am working out a minimum of 5 hrs a day. I am looking to adjust my strength training here and ...
A: .. Great job on taking care of yourself and losing weight. I don't know much about live in programs ...
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| Basketball training | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I am a college athlete and currently have a shoulder injury that has limited me from doing any upper ...
A: A repetative motion injury means that you are just moving it wrong. So not moving it or using it ...
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| Basketball training | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I am a college athlete and currently have a shoulder injury that has limited me from doing any upper ...
A: .. Bummer about the shoulder. What actually is the injury? Is your shoulder inpinged or torn, or ...
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| baseball workouts/avoiding injury | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I am 20 and play junior college baseball right now. I am the fastest player on the team but am ...
A: .. The fact that you are the fastest on the team shows your strength. SPeed is all about strength. ...
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| Resistance program | 6/27/2009 |
Q: How do an 8-week resistance program look... Which exercises? for how long? ANSWER: I would need to ...
A: I would structure and 8 week program to work on the following: 4 weeks of strength work (4 sets of ...
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| EXERCISE & MUSCLE REST | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I WANT TO START EXERCISING WITHOUT WEIGHTS(PUSHUPS,PULLUPS,SITUPS,ETC).CAN I DO THESE EXERCISES ON A ...
A: ..great name! I think that if you are not performing too many reps and not really fatiguing too ...
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| vertical jump program | 6/10/2009 |
Q: i am a 17 year-old, male, 6'2'', 160 lbs i only need 4 more inches of vert in order dunk but i would ...
A: .. The plyo program that Bob has put together looks very sound. He is a well respected professional ...
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| Losing Muscle | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Please answer my doubts, because I think I am overtraining and this may have bad consequences. Hi, ...
A: Here's the thing... It is VERY difficult to gain size. You need to eat a lot and also the right ...
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| Losing Muscle | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Please answer my doubts, because I think I am overtraining and this may have bad consequences. Hi, ...
A: ... Thanks for seeking my advise. I hope I can answer some of your questions. Losing size can be a ...
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| 15- yr old looking to build up body mass and str | 5/25/2009 |
Q: is it possible that you could writeme up a training program for upper body and lower body strenth. i ...
A: This really isn't the forum for me to email out a program. For me to design a program, I'd need to ...
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| getting in shape | 5/23/2009 |
Q: Okay so I am a 21 year old male who is 5'8" and about 155lbs. I am not in bad shape but could lose ...
A: .. That's quite a few questions so I'll give my best shot in a succinct manor: Asthma: Work in ...
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| training program | 5/3/2009 |
Q: who wants to know, how I should put a training program together, containing strength and ...
A: . You are at a great age to start a resistance program. Do they play much American football in ...
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| Back to Soccer Muscle Strengthening | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I tore my ACL in August 2008 and had reconstructive surgery in November 2008. I have just spoken ...
A: .. The ACL is a very common occurrence in girls. I think that the most important thing to ...
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| osteoarthritis | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what exercises/ stretches are safe to do and that will help with ...
A: .. Things all depend on how bad the arthritis is. Your best bet would be to work on non impact ...
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| PLEASE HELP | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I underwent spinal fusion surgery (L5-S2) March 08. I underwent 6 weeks of physical therapy and ...
A: ...Sorry about the slow response, I've been searching to no avail. If I hear anything, I have ...
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| workout | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 28 years old man with 184 cm height and 67 kg weight. my nutrition isn't good and I dont have ...
A: .. I think that it would be ok. I really don't know that much about supplementation. I would ...
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| PLEASE HELP | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I underwent spinal fusion surgery (L5-S2) March 08. I underwent 6 weeks of physical therapy and ...
A: Sorry Donna.... I did not catch the 08. I would get back into a regular exercise program that is ...
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| PLEASE HELP | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I underwent spinal fusion surgery (L5-S2) March 08. I underwent 6 weeks of physical therapy and ...
A: .. What did the PT give you for discharge instructions? You are now 6 weeks out. We usually wait ...
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| Skinny Guy | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Tim! I want to gain muscle very badly! I am skinny and I have no access to a gym. The closest is ...
A: Sorry Tanner, I have been having computer issues and this one slipped through the cracks. I would ...
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| Skinny Guy | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Tim! I want to gain muscle very badly! I am skinny and I have no access to a gym. The closest is ...
A: .. You should be able to get a body like that with body weight exercises. Push ups, Pull ups, body ...
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| jumping | 4/8/2009 |
Q: you told someone in a previous question that long distance running has a detrimental effect on ...
A: If you are running this only 2x/week, this should not be a problem. If you are using them for your ...
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| what kind of explosiveness trainig | 4/4/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me with my explosiveness in shot put and what kind of exercise i ...
A: .. Aside from throwing a lot, there are a few exercises that will help a shot putter a lot. If you ...
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| Gain strength and tone | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male, 6'3" and currently about 13 stone, quite slim for my height. I have ...
A: ... As you get a bit older, it gets very difficult to put on weight. I'm glad you are not asking ...
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| abs, wicking | 3/25/2009 |
Q: 1. Are crunches still the best exercise for abs, if you don't want to spend much? 2. I understand ...
A: No worries Charles... There are many variations of the plank as well. You can do side planks, ...
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| abs, wicking | 3/25/2009 |
Q: 1. Are crunches still the best exercise for abs, if you don't want to spend much? 2. I understand ...
A: Simple answers: 1: the plank is the best ab exercise. Crunches are a recipe for injury to the ...
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| getting stronger | 3/21/2009 |
Q: it wouldnt allow me to ask a follow up question. but im the person who asked about increasing the ...
A: You want to be stronger and a better player right? Stay away from the body building sites. You ...
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| Mass Muscle Gain | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Hey I'm 18 years old, male, 120 pounds, 5'6", ectomorph with a high metabolism. MY GOAL; To gain 20 ...
A: Anoop... I don't think the workout plan is your biggest obstacle. Unfortunately, genetics is. ...
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| Review:strenght training plan that you have given me | 3/17/2009 |
Q: you have given me this plan..i worked out and got few questions..will be glad if you reply.. Group 1 ...
A: .I'm glad you think this is going to work. 1. Dumbbells re actually better than barbells 2. Use ...
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| spot toning | 3/17/2009 |
Q: okay first off, i am 19 year old female and i was 170 pounds and 5'7, witch is overweight, anyways, ...
A: .. It sounds like you are doing a great job. Squats and deadlifts are the best exercises for the ...
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| My 3 day a week strength training routine | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight so have done lots of research and come out with my own nutrition and ...
A: .. That looks good except that I think you are over doing the chest presses. Just go with the flat ...
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| My 3 day a week strength training routine | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight so have done lots of research and come out with my own nutrition and ...
A: .. Your diet sounds great, keep that up. On your strength program, I think that you are repeating ...
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| hard abs | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I already have a six pack, but my stomach is very weak. What are ways to make my stomach harder? ...
A: I'm not quite sure what to tell you. If you want a hard stomach, you will have to work out. The ...
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| training with injured shoulders | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I just turned 26 and I've been training with weights for about 9 years. I only weigh around 160 I'm ...
A: .. Shoulders can be tough. I would go ahead with any pain free exercises to continue the shoulder ...
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| getting stronger | 3/7/2009 |
Q: my bench max right now is 130. im wondering if doing 200 push ups every night will help get it up ...
A: I do apologize for the delay..this one got lost. I'm not sure that I like the schedule of the ...
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| getting stronger | 3/7/2009 |
Q: my bench max right now is 130. im wondering if doing 200 push ups every night will help get it up ...
A: How old are you? How tall and how much do you way? how much experience lifting do you have? What ...
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| getting stronger | 3/7/2009 |
Q: my bench max right now is 130. im wondering if doing 200 push ups every night will help get it up ...
A: I think that push ups are a good idea. I think that 200 push ups a night is a recipe for injury. ...
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| Strength for a QB/OLB | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i have 6 months to train and i am a weird combo of an athlete i am 6'4 and i weigh 151. i am a ...
A: ... Getting big is really tough without outside, illegal help which I do not recommend at all. As ...
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| Swim Testing | 2/28/2009 |
Q: My wife is preparing for a swim test for a marine biology internship. She has been doing sprint ...
A: .. The kick is going to be the most important portion of the underwater. A full 50m is quite a task ...
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| weekend training | 1/31/2009 |
Q: im participating in my football teams strength and conditioning program. its monday through thursday ...
A: Overall, looking at the program, it is VERY leg centric and does not appear to give your legs much ...
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| weekend training | 1/30/2009 |
Q: im participating in my football teams strength and conditioning program. its monday through thursday ...
A: .. Way to go on the squat man! Let's get your bench #s to do the same. There's plenty of ...
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| training for soccer | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Hello i need a workout or two so i can be better prepared for my soccer season this spring can you ...
A: .. You most important training for soccer will be your core and the explosiveness of your legs. For ...
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| How do I train my abs? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My abs is really loose and now that I am 14 I want to train my abs. If you can help I'll be ...
A: Foods that you should eat should be healthy. 5-7 servings of vegetables a day (a serving fits in ...
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| How do I train my abs? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My abs is really loose and now that I am 14 I want to train my abs. If you can help I'll be ...
A: ... At 14, we want you tight as a rock in your abds. It's all about being lean. The key is going to ...
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| 8 pack | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male. I'm about 5'10 and weight 145lbs. at 10% body weight. I have a six pack and ...
A: .. If you want to drop down to that 8 pack, you are looking at around 6-7 percent body fat. While ...
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| Long Term/ Permanent Injury | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what kind of long term problems/ injuries you can get from weightlifting/ ...
A: .. It sounds as though you need more core work to help stabilize your spine. Planks are the answer. ...
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| Long Term/ Permanent Injury | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what kind of long term problems/ injuries you can get from weightlifting/ ...
A: ..thanks for coming back to me. I really appreciate it. No offense to your brother, but it's time ...
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| injuries | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I hurt my lower back doing powercleans and fullsquats. Do you know of any streatches I can do to ...
A: It would be hard to give you any stretches at this point because I don't know exactly what you have ...
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| Long Term/ Permanent Injury | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what kind of long term problems/ injuries you can get from weightlifting/ ...
A: .. This is a question that I wish more people would ask. Doing things incorrectly, or with bad ...
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| Soccer Strength | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Hey i'm a sophmore in highschool and i just got off for the winter from the fall soccer season. I'm ...
A: Yes, explosiveness is the key to higher performance, not only in soccer, but most sports as well. ...
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| shoulder strenghening | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I am 30 and had 2 shoulder surgeries at age 21. One was a labrum repair to put it back into place ...
A: Yes! Breaking down the body parts is fine if you are bodybuilding for competition, but for general ...
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| shoulder strenghening | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I am 30 and had 2 shoulder surgeries at age 21. One was a labrum repair to put it back into place ...
A: ... The key to having a healthy shoulder is to make certain that the scapular muscles are strong and ...
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| how to increase weight?? | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i'm 33 and thin person can you guide me to put on some weight
A: .. The first thing you are going to have to figure out is how many calories you are eating. You ...
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| Stamina | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i'm 20 n have a athletic personality, but i'm not strong as i look and i can hardly lift some ...
A: .. It sounds like you need to build a good strength base prior to building the power and endurance. ...
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| Indian club training | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I hope you are doing good. I have been reading some information on the internet about Indian club ...
A: .. I love Indian clubs and do use them with my clients. It is very effective and efficient ...
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| Help me out please | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I am an experienced football, rugby, baseball, track, cross country running and skiing,basketball ...
A: ..Bummer about the fingers. It sounds like you are a good athlete and you know you could have kept ...
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| Professional Coach | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Im doing a high school assesment but cantfind a "professional view on this question...here i go... ...
A: .. I'll try to answer you question as best that I can because I am a professional coach. I'm a ...
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| sets vs reps | 10/30/2008 |
Q: more sets or more rep. for high definition of muscles or tendons strength ??
A: .. There really should be a combination of sets and reps that will help you the most. I like to ...
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| Improve vertical jump for basketball | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I´m 36 years old from Mexico, all my life had tried to jump more but very ridgid `til now. I´m 6´ ...
A: .. You have to remember that strength work and power work are different. I know guys who can't ...
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| Improve vertical jump for basketball | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I´m 36 years old from Mexico, all my life had tried to jump more but very ridgid `til now. I´m 6´ ...
A: .. That looks like a good program, but it is missing a few key elements. 1.When you are doing ...
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| Program | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I just created a program to increase my bench press based off of Max-Ot and I need to know if you ...
A: .. Overall, it's not bad. Keep in mind that when you are working the chest the way you have it set ...
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| Home Gym | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am looking to purchase a Bowflex home gym. The problem I'm having is that I can't decide which one ...
A: I think that the bowflex is an awesome piece of home equipment. What you have to determine is if ...
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| Stretching and preparation for events | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have been searching all over the internet for a stretch for the deltoid muscle and erector spinae, ...
A: .. In 25 years, I've never heard of a stretch for the deltoid. I'm not exactly certain why you ...
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| squat comparisons | 10/6/2008 |
Q: but before i try to progress further i want to get my leg strength into proportion with my arms, ...
A: In checking with a few colleagues, it is found that the single leg squat is a great measure of ...
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| leg strength | 10/2/2008 |
Q: but before i try to progress further i want to get my leg strength into proportion with my arms, ...
A: Great job on the pullup! There really are no specific numbers out there on single leg squats to ...
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| Strength and power | 9/23/2008 |
Q: i am a resident of India..i have been going to the gym for the past 2 months... and i have managed ...
A: .. That is an excellent question. What you are describing is a difference in "workout" strength and ...
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| Muscle without weights.... | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have been reading a lot lately about gaining muscle mass/toning up without weights. I have heard ...
A: .. Great question. This comes up a lot. The body does need resistance to get stronger. All of our ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: .. Thanks for the question. The goblet squat is a great exercise. It is a modification of the ...
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| weight gain in stength training | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am 54 years old I am currently doing water arobics which includes resistant training with bands ...
A: .. Eventually,as you build muscle, your metabolism will increase. About 90% of weight loss is the ...
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| Weight Training with an injury | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am a member of a gym and really wanting to lose weight. I am currently 5'3" and I weigh 165. I ...
A: .. Unfortunately, without evaluating your movements and seeing you, I would not know what exactly to ...
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| Strength | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Im getting VERY frustrated because i have been working out at the gym since march 08 for at least ...
A: .. This is a common and frustrating problem. I need to know more information to help. What ...
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| pushups.... | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm Erica. I need to be able to do pushups. Lots. I have till January and I'm willing to work ...
A: ..In advance, I'll thank you for your service to our country. Push ups are actually more of a core ...
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| knee pain | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am 36, weigh 220 lbs (when started exercising 2 months ago) and I have 2 children. 3 weeks ago, I ...
A: . I always feel that pain is not normal. It sounds like you are doing a good thing by working out ...
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| Push ups | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Are push ups and tricept dips and general bodyweight training better than weight training because ...
A: .. Body wight training has been around forever. It is a great way to go. I would do a ...
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| power vs strength concept | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Hey I was wondering about what you said, that to train for power you do 1-3 reps or 3-5 reps per ...
A: .. Any lift can be for power. Power is just a matter of the speed of the lift. But, the speed of ...
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| cardio | 7/12/2008 |
Q: when trying to lose weight should i do cardio and strength training or just cardio.
A: .. You should do both. To lose fat, which most of us need to do because just losing weight is not ...
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| supplements for running | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I am getting ready to go into the sheriffs academy where we will be doing lots of running. I already ...
A: Justin, Good luck at the academy. I would make sure that you are taking fish oil each day and that ...
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| nose tackle help! | 7/6/2008 |
Q: my name is corey treadway and i am going to be at sophomore this september. i play football and my ...
A: What you need to work on Corey is your explosiveness. If you know how to use Olympic lifts or have ...
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| Golf Training | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help me. I am now 55 years of age and love playing golf. I have been exercising for the ...
A: .. Without knowing your complete medical history, I cannot give you a specific program. I can, ...
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| Upper/Lower body workouts | 6/24/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to do an upper/lower split in 3 days per week, in about 30 minutes per workout, ...
A: ..great question. There are so many programs and so little time. When you are looking for size, you ...
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| hi | 5/27/2008 |
Q: , I've already lost 1 stone and i feel ok at this weight at 9stones im 5ft3. I'd like to join a gym ...
A: .. Great job on the weight loss. 9 stones would be good at 5'3". I think that if you go to the ...
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| wrestling and nutrition | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i m 120 pounds 5'10" .i eat a diet that consists fast food , cafeteria...i m anxious to get stronger ...
A: .. The key thing that you need to be doing is to lift whole body workouts. Lots of deadlifts, ...
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| Shirt vs. no shirt | 5/17/2008 |
Q: According to the web site http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/ the record for a bench press with a ...
A: As ridiculous as it may be, the use of technology has greatly changes the face of sport. Bench ...
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| Getting Lineman Muscles | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Hey Tim, my name is Michael and I am a freshman at an A school that plays 1A football. I weigh ...
A: .. Your squat and bench look good. I would add in the deadlift and some power exercises like a push ...
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| soreness & ability to train | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Tim, I'm really excited to have the opportunity to ask someone who's had so much experience with ...
A: .. One thing to always remember is that the lifting is supposed to supplement the swimming. We are ...
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| lifts | 4/29/2008 |
Q: im 17 im 5'9 and 175 and i would like to play football next year and i would like 2 Know some lifts ...
A: .. I think that if you really want to improve your strength you should look to your core. Lot's of ...
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| running everyday, to get rid of my belly | 4/17/2008 |
Q: i really need your help. i just became a teenager, so im young. i play soccer. and i diet, and i ...
A: .. Don't get to hung up on the belly, and please DON'T DIET!!!! Eat well and balanced. When you ...
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| Weight training for teens | 4/5/2008 |
Q: im 14 years old and i am quite developed for my age. i want to get bigger and have been doing ...
A: The key to getting bigger is nutrition. Keep getting quality calories in and get consistent with ...
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| legs | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have severley flat feet and wear orthotics. I am a 22 year old male. I was wondering, i have ...
A: .. The calves are a very hard area to develop. One of the people with the skinniest calves I've ...
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| 55 year old golfer | 3/28/2008 |
Q: What would be a good strength training program to improve the golf game of a 55 year old male, 180 ...
A: .. As I'm sure you've been reading, strength training is taking a major role in the sport of golf. ...
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| Pull Ups | 3/12/2008 |
Q: my name is Lawrence, I'm a 17 year old junior and I've been doing home workouts with a pull up/chin ...
A: ..Great improvement on your pullups. Sounds like you need to be into your fingers a little more and ...
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| explosive wieght training program | 3/11/2008 |
Q: hi i am 25 and i am a premier rugby player i have played provinctial grade football in a lower grade ...
A: .. I think that I would add Olympic lifts, the hang clean, and the snatch lift and some other ...
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| Bigger, Stronger, Faster | 3/9/2008 |
Q: IM 16 WEIGHT 156. POSITION: CORNERBACK, WR IM LOOKING TO GET Bigger, Stronger, Faster AND MORE ...
A: The best exercises to develop explosiveness are the Olympic lifts. I usually have my athletes do ...
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| Bigger, Stronger, Faster | 3/9/2008 |
Q: IM 16 WEIGHT 156. POSITION: CORNERBACK, WR IM LOOKING TO GET Bigger, Stronger, Faster AND MORE ...
A: The key to your getting stronger and faster is the quality of your workouts. You have a weight ...
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| cirrcut training | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have been working out at a gym which has a circuit of strength training and cardio. I have been ...
A: .. That HR sounds about right. The resistance type as stated before is where I have a bit of a ...
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| will weight training stunt my growth | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I play the sport of football, and weight train i am 13 3/4 years old and have been weight training ...
A: .. If you are continuing to use good form and progressing on your weights, you will do just fine. ...
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| cirrcut training | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have been working out at a gym which has a circuit of strength training and cardio. I have been ...
A: .. It's ok to hurt a little, not a lot. Sounds like you might be working out at Curves or something ...
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| soccer strenght training early pre-season | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years and i play soccer at quite a high standard. As there is only a few months left of the ...
A: . Depending on how banged up you were during the season, the beginning of the off season is the time ...
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| Strength Training | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I weigh a 150lbs and I have to lift 145lbs but I haven't been to the gym in five years how much do I ...
A: .. In what way do you have to lift 145#? Is that for work or in the weight room? You will need to ...
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| Workout Schedule | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have been working out for 2 years now and would like to know the workout schedule. Like: How ...
A: .. If you are wanting to be a body builder, you are going to need to go to the gym and lift heavy ...
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| arm | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Hey Tim! :] I'm almost 15, I'm 5'2", and about 98 pounds. We recently installed a gym in our ...
A: For your ceramic work, you need strong arms, hands (which I'm sure you have already) and a good ...
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| Power vs Strength | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Tim, I have been reading your answers to many questions on weight lifting and I have found all of ...
A: A good program should be made up of all facets. If you are an athlete (which I feel that most folks ...
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| Power vs Strength | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Tim, I have been reading your answers to many questions on weight lifting and I have found all of ...
A: ..great and actually quite common question. Strength the is absolute force that you can produce. ...
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| Rebuilding | 1/20/2008 |
Q: i wonder if you can help me. I am a young male, 16 years old to be precise. I used to work out at ...
A: ...Let's get you back in the gym! You will start noticing strength results within the first 4-6 ...
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| powerlifting | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a question about powerlifting. I have been trying to figure out what would produce faster ...
A: ..great question. You have to realize that a neither a squat nor a dead lift is not a power lift. ...
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| help needed | 1/13/2008 |
Q: what kind of training can i do at home to help me lose weight??? thanks for your help..
A: . The most important thing to lose weight is to lose fat. About 90% of that is going to be diet. ...
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| help me | 1/8/2008 |
Q: if i add strength training to my cardio will i lose weight or no? because i was told that it will ...
A: .. Yes, you need to lift weights to increase your metabolism and lose fat. A good nutrition program ...
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| Wrist Muscle | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am interested in learning how to gain wrist muscle, strictly speaking. That exercise methods are ...
A: .. Great question. You are right, not many folks talk about the wrist or hands. There are many ...
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| Strength training for baseball | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 18 and plan on playing baseball for college this coming spring. I'm in good shape and have been ...
A: .. Sorry for the delay. Just returned home from training clients. Overall,it looks pretty good. ...
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| so | 1/3/2008 |
Q: should i buy 15 pound dumbbell or what
A: I think it would be a good idea. But you will need to know what to do with it. Without a complete ...
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| weight | 1/2/2008 |
Q: can you help me also my step mom told me that strength training with cardio wont help you lose ...
A: .. It depends on the dumbbells that you have. If they are 5-10 pounds, they probably will not be ...
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| weight | 1/1/2008 |
Q: can you help me also my step mom told me that strength training with cardio wont help you lose ...
A: . 50 pounds is very doable in 6 months. It will take discipline and a loss of about 2 pounds/week. ...
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| building muscles FAST | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I am an just retired College Teacher. Age 60. Good health, but have NEVER done any regular ...
A: Since you really don't have much experience, I would highly recommend that you find a good quality ...
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| weight training reps | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I do weight training with free weights (dumbbells) and when I choose my weights I go by how many ...
A: That's a really great question. Typically, the number of reps that you do depends on what you are ...
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| training question | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I recently had abdominal surgery, vertical incision. I am doing crunches, hanging leg lifts, etc. to ...
A: .. I hope everything went well with your surgery and you are on a good road to recovery. Probably ...
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| how often? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I'm begginer in bodybuilding (only 3 weeks by now), 29 years old male, and I was wondering how many ...
A: .. I don't know what your experience in the weight room is. If you do not have experience, I would ...
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| low intensity lifts-reg | 12/13/2007 |
Q: How many days a week do I need to lift weights, if I work out only for 20 minutes? I'm not ...
A: ..thanks for the question. The basic concept of lifting hard and getting bulky is a misconception. ...
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| gain muscle mass- pretty skinny guy- check out pics, will make it easy for you to answer | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Look at these pics. http://www.Photo-Host.org/view/4464721.jpg ...
A: Hoi Theo.... Thanks for the pics, that does help a lot! For your lifting: Looks like you need to add ...
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| Answers please | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I'm a little weak, strong but weak at lifting by my arms, I barely lift my 30kg brother by my arm (I ...
A: .sorry for the delay in answering. Certainly lifting with the arms requires arm strength, but also ...
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| Alcohol, pot belly & being in shape | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I'm a 6 feet tall male, weighing 96 kgs(overweight). I have stubborn pot belly which I want ...
A: Rj...it is not my field of expertise, but being an alcoholic means that you cannot have alcohol in ...
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| Muscle soreness... | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 34 yr old male that is still fairly active with hockey and weightlifting, but it seems every ...
A: No, do not stretch before the game. Research states that stretching actually decreases muscle ...
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| Muscle soreness... | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I am a 34 yr old male that is still fairly active with hockey and weightlifting, but it seems every ...
A: .. At 34 you are a very young man! As I've gotten older, and also with the work I do with my clients ...
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| Alcohol, pot belly & being in shape | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I'm a 6 feet tall male, weighing 96 kgs(overweight). I have stubborn pot belly which I want ...
A: RJ...I appreciate you honesty. For your own health, YES, you have to stop drinking. As you are an ...
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| Leg speed | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I'm a drummer and I'm looking to increase my foot speed for using bass drum pedals. Mostly used are ...
A: Great question John... Most of the questions are sports related, but as a guitarist, i guess I can ...
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| Bench Press | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I go to gym for 4-5 years.I have improved much but I have reachead a strength plateau.I want to ...
A: . It is very common to reach plateaus in your bench. Here's what I would recommend: Try performing ...
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| Advice | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I currently exercise at home about 4-5 times per week, usually on an evening. However, I am hoping ...
A: .. Sounds like you are dedicated to your workouts. Great job on that. Ideally, if you are going to ...
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| How Can I grow up my shoulders? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Vagen. I'm Paulo, 21 years old, 1,91 cm and 80 Kg. I'm such a tall guy, and I always wanted to know ...
A: Your English is fine Paulo! There are many shudder exercises that you can do. One of my favorite ...
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| rest | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have been woring out for a while now doing full body workouts (2-3 exercises per muscle grp) every ...
A: .. Split body routines are the emphasis of muscle magazines and are the thing of the past. Go back ...
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| 10-14 year old weight training | 10/17/2007 |
Q: i was wondering could you help me out with deciding the pro's & con's for weight training for the ...
A: . it is definitely good for them. They need to do it under proper supervision and instruction. Two ...
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| Strength Training with SI Injury | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I'm new to this site so please forgive me in advance if I mess this up. I have a chronic lower back ...
A: ..Sorry you are having such back issues. As far as the weight that you are doing, it is ok to load ...
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| wrestling strenthg training | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I am a pretty strong kid but i loose all my stanima very fast. By the middle of the match my arms ...
A: .. I would recommend that you do push ups and squats every day. They are simple exercises that use ...
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| body building | 9/30/2007 |
Q: i am abid ali from afghanistan and 16 years old want to start body building.is this age suitable age ...
A: .. I hope you are doing well. At 16 years old, you are not to young for body building. It will ...
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| strength conditioning at 60 | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I used to be pretty athletic but I've spent too many years in front of a computer. Now I'm thin and ...
A: .. The first thing to do is get a full check up by your physician to make sure no orthopedic ...
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| which would be best? | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I tore my acl on memorial day, and am scheduled for surgery on nov.20th. I have been lifting for 15 ...
A: .. Bummer about the ACL. From what you are doing, things look good. I'd be careful with kick with ...
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| wrestling | 9/20/2007 |
Q: hey, I am a high school wrestler looking to improve...i am not bad at weightlifting as in the gym ...
A: Looking to improve what? Your speed, quickness, mat strength, endurance, power.....? The best ...
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| How long does it take for a teen to get big ? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: i'm a 17 yr old teen who's been going 2 the gym for the last 3-4 months.My objective is to change ...
A: .. How many sets/reps do you do with each exercise? How much rest between sets? What do you eat? ...
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| wrist and side forearm pain | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have been working out consistently for 3 months. I lift weights mostly, 3-5 times a week, working ...
A: .. It sounds like you are having some pain in your ulnar nerve, which runs down the little finger ...
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| improving leg strength | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I'm 53, very athletic. I rode a bike in Florida with a riding group each week. We rode 25-50 miles. ...
A: .. Welcome to the lands of non flat roads :) Having come from a very hilly area and then moving to ...
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| school ? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: hopefully you can help me. Why do body builders work on a certain muscle groups on a given day and ...
A: .. When a body builder works on specific muscles, they are trying to break down and damage the ...
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| Role of food in Strength training | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I've heard that if you wish to build muscle size, it is very important to eat lots. I have been ...
A: I'm glad you got you your size goals, way to go, man! You have just come out of what we call an ...
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| Forearms | 8/13/2007 |
Q: What can I do to increase the strength in my wrists/forearms? This is mainly for tennis, and partly ...
A: Great question David. There are many Tennis athletes who only allow the racquet to do the ...
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| Strenght and weight loss | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My name is Cory and i seak your advice. I am 19 years old 6'6", I have had back and sholder ...
A: What I would recommend is that you follow up with a good Manual Physical Therapist that can help ...
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| Strenght and weight loss | 8/7/2007 |
Q: My name is Cory and i seak your advice. I am 19 years old 6'6", I have had back and sholder ...
A: .. Sounds like you were quite lean in the past. I hope that you have had a physical therapist look ...
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| football training | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I'm a 5'8'' 155 lb 14 year old who is training for football. I play inside linebacker and i do a ...
A: .. You sound like you are doing a great job with your workouts. I'll answer the creatine question ...
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| Strength Training Program for Young Wrestler | 7/30/2007 |
Q: A 14-year old male, 5'10", 120lbs. wants to begin a strength training program along with some ...
A: No problem with all the questions Brittany, that is why we are here. 1. 15 exercises would be a ...
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| Pull-Ups/Shoulders | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what's the best way to incorporate pull-ups/chinups into a workout routine, ...
A: .Great questions. I'll go after one at a time. Pull ups are a great upper body exercise and should ...
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| how to make this work | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old, 5'2", and 107 pounds I eat healthy all the time (lean meats, lots of fruits and ...
A: .. It sounds like you are doing well, and yes, too little calories. My calculations using a Harris ...
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| Strength Training Program for Young Wrestler | 7/24/2007 |
Q: A 14-year old male, 5'10", 120lbs. wants to begin a strength training program along with some ...
A: .. I think that it would be important that he be on an hypertrophy program, meaning we would want to ...
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| reps | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have just started a weight training routine. I am a 17 year old malke with the goal of adding ...
A: .. This is actually Tim, not Karen. Adding muscle is generally done by doing 2-3 sets with reps in ...
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| Broken Foot | 7/22/2007 |
Q: About 1 1/2 weeks ago I broke my 5th metatarsal playing basketball. It was a clean break and I now ...
A: .. Bummer about the foot. Those usually heal pretty well, though. I think that the key right now ...
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| Exercising with a bad ankle | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I need to lose weight and exercise,but I broke my ankle in three places last year and I still have ...
A: . Thanks for the question. if you are still having pain, you may need to see a physical therapist to ...
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| supplements | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Sir, I have started my workout programe since one year i wanted to know that if we dont go to ...
A: .. This site is really for answering questions that you may have and for general advice. I would ...
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| supplements | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Sir, I have started my workout programe since one year i wanted to know that if we dont go to ...
A: I think it is good to stay away from supplements. They are very unregulated. I would suggest a ...
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| left wrist bump | 6/20/2007 |
Q: my left wrist below the thumb has a bone poping out like the size of a mosquito bite. i think i got ...
A: Well David....I guess that you should have stayed awake in class!!! It sounds like either the ...
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| Body for Life | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I just started the Body For Life weight training program after about a year and a half doing a ...
A: . I personally am not a fan of the BFL program. I like it's overall philosophy of increasing your ...
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| pushups | 6/14/2007 |
Q: What type of pushups is best to develop and define the chest? I am talking about using pushups only ...
A: .. Push ups are a great chest, arm, and core exercise. Probably one of the best overall exercises. ...
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| Push up help | 6/5/2007 |
Q: Hey i'm trying to improve my push, as in trying to go lower but i get all these different ideas from ...
A: ..since I do not know what your friends have told you, I'll give you my advice. The main ...
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| weight training - left hand tightens | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have been doing a full body weight training class for a year now and I am trying to increase my ...
A: .. My best guess would be that you may have done something to your neck. Sometimes a slight mis ...
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| Best split | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I would like to try an upper/lower body split routine, but am not really sure as to how many ...
A: .. If you are into competative body building or have all day to work out, a split routine is the way ...
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| Interesting stats | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I know I have asked about the whole split vs. full-body routine before, but there was something ...
A: .. Why not work the whole body 3 times per week. I would reduce to no more than two sets per ...
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| preparing for a max in weight training | 5/30/2007 |
Q: hey what's up. i was just wondering if there was anything i could do to help better prepare myself ...
A: I know that eating at school kinda sucks. Keeping a good nutrition bar such as Cliff Bars are great ...
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| preparing for a max in weight training | 5/30/2007 |
Q: hey what's up. i was just wondering if there was anything i could do to help better prepare myself ...
A: .. The number one thing to make sure that you can max out on an exercise is to make certain that you ...
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| forearm | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I want to work my forearm and help those muslces grow. So I started to do hammer curls and reverse ...
A: .. First, if you want to work your forearms more, you need to move your wrists, not elbows. While ...
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| tricep extensions vs. tricep kickbacks | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. 1. I can do many more tricep extensions than ...
A: ..thanks for asking, I'm pretty healthy these days for an old guy :) 1. In tricep extensions, you ...
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| Interesting stats | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I know I have asked about the whole split vs. full-body routine before, but there was something ...
A: Great questions Dave... I know the article you are talking about. I spoke with Alwyn two weeks ago ...
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| exercise | 5/20/2007 |
Q: when try to do diamond push ups or close hand pushups, I can only go down with my body a quarter to ...
A: Good question Jeff... For close hand, or diamond hand push ups, you will use a lot more triceps than ...
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| exercise | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I tried a new routine I want your opinion on: I heard that eccentric contractions(the lowering of ...
A: Hey again Jeff.... Yes, the eccentric is what will break down the muscle the most. what you felt ...
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| exercise | 5/20/2007 |
Q: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuryprevention/a/aa011502a.htm it says moderate exercise boosts ...
A: .. Thanks for the link. I have read that study. What the study shows is that high doses of ...
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| Muscle gain | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I really think that my inability to really gain any muscle from my 3x week full-body training ...
A: . Sounds like you have a pretty good idea of where you are going. To really gain the bulk you are ...
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| Muscle gain | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I really think that my inability to really gain any muscle from my 3x week full-body training ...
A: .. Thanks for your question and I hope that my opinions can help you. In looking at the information ...
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| Conditioning | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I need to know how to work on my conditioning without the use of any electronics, like treadmills ...
A: That helps. When you run, I would add in doing intervals. This is where you sprint or run harder ...
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| Conditioning | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I need to know how to work on my conditioning without the use of any electronics, like treadmills ...
A: but I need a few more details. What do you like to do? Runnning, cycling, soccer, swimming. ...
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| Wrist pain, should I still lift? | 5/5/2007 |
Q: For the past 4 months, I have been pretty dedicated to my diet/weight lifting program. I lift ...
A: ... Thanks for the question. It sounds like you were doing everything right so far to put on a ...
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| exercise | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I was wondering why my 2 biceps feel differently after exercise. With my right arm, when I do 15 ...
A: .. Are you right or left handed? Describe your soreness for me. What I think may be going on is ...
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