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Strength Training/Questions Answered by Expert Tim Vagen
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Making a functional routine | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I need to know what exercises to put together on a purticular day ; for instance I want to have ... A: .. It looks like you have a great selection of exercises. I'm a huge deadlift fan. I would not do ... | |
| injuries to ligaments,tendons | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Tim I know the basic principal of building muscle is to actually 'injure' the muscle by lifting ... A: ..sorry about the delay. I missed the e-mail notification that there was a question out there. ... | |
| recent surgery on my left pectorialis major | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I understand that I should not lift weights for up to 6 months from my surgery date....but would it ... A: .. I think that it would help you to train legs and go light on the right upper body. There is ... | |
| Football? | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tim, Look I'm a D Tackle and i need to know what muscles are inportent, Look im 16, Im 5'10 and ... A: .. You numbers look good for 16. Nice and balanced. Keep working to bring those up. For a D ... | |
| Shoulder | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a corrective phase program before getting to my my body gain program, but i notice that ... A: .. It is very difficult to correct something that you are not sure where or what to correct. What ... | |
| Shoulder | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a corrective phase program before getting to my my body gain program, but i notice that ... A: .. Everything that you describe to me are signs of a shoulder impingement. This is where the ... | |
| Training | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Tim A bunch of the guys at work are planning on playing hockey once a week as part of a company ... A: ...it's a great thing you are doing and you are never too old for it. Approaching 50 myself, I can ... | |
| sets and reps | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I am weight lifting with the sole purpose of increasing strength. For the past 7 months I have been ... A: .. It sounds like you are making great gains. Keep it up. As far as cutting your time down, I ... | |
| Chin-ups at 60 | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have always wanted to do chin-ups,but find it too difficult.At 60,do you have any suggestions to ... A: .. You can order something called superbands. These are giant rubber bands that you can put over a ... | |
| Uneven Muscles | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: My right side Rhomboid muscles (middle and lower Trapezius ) very well defined ,built and bigger ... A: ... If you want to, you can send pictures to tvagen@unlimitedathlete.com It sounds like you are ... | |
| Regaining forgotten strength! | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tim, thanks for putting in time to answer so many questions, hopefully u can help me with mine. ... A: Ahh Robert, this can be so frustrating! First things first. I need to know what you are doing for ... | |
| pullups no effect | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been doing wide grip pullups 2-3x a week for the past 3 months to widen my lats. I usually ... A: .. The wider you go on your pull ups, the less you actually work your lats. Now, that doesn't mean ... | |
| goblet squat | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: When I do goblet squat, as my elbow almost touches the thigh, I feel a strain on my lower back. I ... A: .. There is no doubt that the Goblet squat is a great lower body exercise that adds a lot of core ... | |
| weight training for over 50 | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: i used to do a lot of sport when i was younger , im still fit as in every day physical active work i ... A: .. Glad to see you want to get back in shape. There are plenty of studies that talk about the ... | |
| Track Runner who has just completed P90X. Question about next exercise phase? | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to first of all thank you for helping me out! I need some help deciding what to do for ... A: .. Sounds tough. Something to think about: If you did not follow the diet recommendations, then you ... | |
| Leg fatigue | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I am an amature MMA fighter. In my last fight my legs got really fatigued and I could barely stand ... A: What I see with MMA workouts (i don't really work with too many# is that the strength training ... | |
| Leg fatigue | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I am an amature MMA fighter. In my last fight my legs got really fatigued and I could barely stand ... A: ..Sorry to hear that happening, the legs need to be beasts! Couple of things come to mind. When ... | |
| GYMNASTIC CONDITONING | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey there Mr Vagen , I'm excited to finally speak to you ...so awesome. Names Jeff .I'm 24 ... A: ... It looks like to have the structure to have that great body. Great height, not too much bulk. ... | |
| isometric exercises | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm a junior soccer player who's trying to improve himself as much as I can. I been doing a lot of ... A: .. While that isometric exercise is good, it does not help you to be strong outside of that ... | |
| Fuctional strength deficiencies | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I've been trying to do unsupported exercises like standing cable row, cable woodchops and modified ... A: .. It's great you are doing these exercises. You are making a very common mistake that is easily ... | |
| muscle gain | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm working out with weghts 5 to 6 times a week. i do one bodypart a day. i seem to have hit a wall ... A: .. Anytime that you feel you have hit a wall, you need to change up your routine. If you are ... | |
| Knee strengthening | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I hit the gym 3 times a week alternating upper and lower body compound exercises. I also play soccer ... A: I would concentrate on a good hip program. This will help not only the knee issues, but will also ... | |
| Knee strengthening | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I hit the gym 3 times a week alternating upper and lower body compound exercises. I also play soccer ... A: . Sorry about the delay. I forgot to put in that I was out of town. Many knee issues, especially ... | |
| Jaw training | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Since a time back i have been thouroughly interrested in stregthening my jaw for among martial arts ... A: .. I do not know the answer right now but let me make a few phone calls on this one. A good friend ... | |
| Rounded Shoulders | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Vagen, I have been lifting for around 1 and half years now and over the last few months have ... A: . On the lat pulldowns, try to initiate the movement from the scapulae. This will stabilize better. ... | |
| Rounded Shoulders | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Vagen, I have been lifting for around 1 and half years now and over the last few months have ... A: ..Wow! Ian should have NEVER Said anything like that. The pull ups might just help. Yes, you need ... | |
| Rounded Shoulders | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Vagen, I have been lifting for around 1 and half years now and over the last few months have ... A: ..You look like you have been doing well with your program. I think you answered your own question ... | |
| Strength training | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My name's Jay, i'm 18, 6'2, 180 pounds. I've been working out since i was 15/16 in order to get in ... A: .. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by you only feel bone and the muscle is soft. Even if you did ... | |
| Regime | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: 2 years ago my weight was 88KG and my waist was 44". But then i started eating right, going to the ... A: I'm glad I can help. That's why we have sites like this. Overall, your weight workout should not ... | |
| Regime | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: 2 years ago my weight was 88KG and my waist was 44". But then i started eating right, going to the ... A: .. Remember, it's not a direct trade off. It is the total calories burned during the day (and ... | |
| Regime | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: 2 years ago my weight was 88KG and my waist was 44". But then i started eating right, going to the ... A: Congratulations on your initial weight loss. By NO MEANS should undertake a 500 calorie diet. Your ... | |
| The age for me to start trainning | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 14-year-old, I measure up average not very big and not very big either, but I shall like begun ... A: ... I think that at 14 you are perfectly fine to be able to do strength training. There will be no ... | |
| Training for Cricket | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old fitness enthusiast living in India. One of my friends is a 17 year old high ... A: .. I think in the pre season, I would recommend that he train 3 days per week. Definitely give him ... | |
| Insanity | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Whats your opinion on the Insanity Work out. Is it worth it? A: .. The Insanity workout is hardcore. It is like the P90X all jacked up! Is it a bad workout? ... | |
| Range of Movement, etc | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if it's normal to gradually lose your range of movement when you get close to ... A: .. The reason why you lose motion when maxing out is just that. You are maxing out. The resistance ... | |
| wrist pain | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Vegan. I wrote you yesterday regarding wrist pain. It's been a week now since I've played ... A: .. I guess the girls did a number on us yanks. The wrists just started to bother you with the ... | |
| wrist pain | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: After a few years off, I've been playing hockey daily for the past 10 days or so. I've started to ... A: .. After this past weekend, you are asking an American a hockey question? We've come a long way! ... | |
| power lifting | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: i am matt and i am 16. i have been working out for two years, and i want to move on to power ... A: ..sorry for the delay. There's nothing wrong with you moving forward to working on power training. ... | |
| physical fitness | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: "Hello Sir . i know you are fine . my age is 17 . my body is ready for gym and exercises . but there ... A: .. The unfortunate news for your height is that it is only controlled by your genetics. Your height ... | |
| help | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a 1.93 man 118 kg, 46 years old who wants to make his body a Spartan body by doing pull-ups, ... A: .. I'm so sorry for the delay. I lost this note in my 250 emails per day. If you are having issues ... | |
| leg exercise | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have two dumbells at home each weighing 25lb. Which is the better exercise for legs, ie squat or ... A: .. You are quite welcome, that's what we are here for. The split squat is a stationary lung. On ... | |
| leg exercise | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two dumbells at home each weighing 25lb. Which is the better exercise for legs, ie squat or ... A: .. I should have added more descriptive words. The overhead squat: Start with the hands over you ... | |
| leg exercise | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two dumbells at home each weighing 25lb. Which is the better exercise for legs, ie squat or ... A: .. You can do a lot with two 25 pound dumbbells. The lunge is just a variation of the squat. It is ... | |
| sport specific training | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Hey I just needed some advice on what kind of training to do. I quit playing hockey about 2 years ... A: ..Glad to see you want to get back on the ice! I think that the main things that you should work on ... | |
| stomach ache | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: In the last week i just started dance training after having a month off and have been experiencing ... A: . It very well could be an abdominal strain but any time you have pain for 5 days you should have a ... | |
| Pecs | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have barely any pecs at all. Will push ups help me to develop my pecs? I am doing as many as I can ... A: G'day Mason... Yes, push ups will help your pecs. You can do them in a variety of positions to ... | |
| off season training- football | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: i recently finished my junior year of varsity football, i am a 5-8 190 pound guard. I was fairly ... A: .. Wow, I'm not usually agreeing with strongman training for an athlete but I think you are dead on. ... | |
| training at 50 | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I dont know how it happened, but Im 50 now. Up till about the age of 40, I was down the gym a ton. ... A: Argh John! I feel your pain with the clock. I hit 50 next year. Where did it go? For the ... | |
| Workout Program Structure | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a question I am hoping you can assist me with or advise me on. I have been involved in Tai ... A: .. It sounds like you have this well in hand but are looking for some reassurance. I think that ... | |
| labrum injury | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I am 32 and had labrum shoulder repair from weight lifting injury about 8 years ago. I was painfree ... A: .. It's really hard to diagnose over the Internet. I'd typically like to evaluate it before I tell ... | |
| Weight Training | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I am 14 years old, and I am training to become a better middle linebacker. I run the 40 yard in ... A: .. Looks like you are on to some big numbers. As a 14 year old, those are very impressive. The ... | |
| How to train for 1 chin-up | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to train for chin-up. Based on your professional training experience, can you guide me ... A: Great job on setting this goal. The chin up/ pull up is a great exercise. The chin up is with your ... | |
| Lifting weights | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I need a good routine for lifting weights because I'm training for football. I'm focusing on gaining ... A: .. The most important thing that you can get for a program right now is to get instruction from a ... | |
| Ankle Strength | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i play football and a few months back(about 2 1/2) i rolled my ankle, didn't think it was anything ... A: Besides from the normal calf raises and jump rope. You have to not only make certain that your ... | |
| Neck and Shoulders | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: What are good excercises to build up the neck and shoulders? A: .. The key to helping the neck is to increase its stability. It really doesn't need much "building ... | |
| Muscle Mass after age fifty | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: What is better, Pilates machine using body weight or free weights? ANSWER: Hi Kim... Great ... A: ..thanks for the follow up. While it is VERY hard to lose the "pooch", it's not impossible. It will ... | |
| Muscle Mass after age fifty | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: What is better, Pilates machine using body weight or free weights? A: .. Great question. A lot of it depends on what your experience is. If you have not done much ... | |
| Rib muscle/cartilage injury | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I was doing an abs exercise hanging on a fixed bar an lifting my legs up to the bar. I decided to ... A: .. I'm not a doctor and without evaluating you, diagnosis by internet is rarely accurate but here ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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.? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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I have competed sucessfully on the international level in the sport of rowing and have coached internationally as well.
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