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About Tim Vagen
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can answer any questions on strength training, general exercise, sport specific training. I can also answer questions on training with injuries.

Experience
I have 25 years of professional training experience and have combined a physical therapy background with training and exercise. I have worked in the NFL and LPGA along with recreational and elite level athletes from around the world. I have over 40,000 training hours and have trained thousands of individuals over the years.hours

Organizations
NSCA, American Swim Coaches Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Youth Conditioning Association.

Publications
Local Magazines, television, sports radio, web sites

Education/Credentials
I have a BS in Exercise science and graduate courses in anatomy, physiology and human movement. I'm certified as a Strength and Conditioning Speciialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Awards and Honors
I have competed sucessfully on the international level in the sport of rowing and have coached internationally as well.

Past/Present Clients
NFL, MLB, LPGA, US National Figure Skating Champion, US National Swim Champions.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Tim Vagen 
In Category  Strength Training

SubjectDate Asked

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 ...
Stamina11/17/2008
  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 training11/15/2008
  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 please11/14/2008
  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 Coach11/3/2008
  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 reps10/30/2008
  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 basketball10/28/2008
  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 basketball10/27/2008
  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 ...
Program10/25/2008
  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 Gym10/25/2008
  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 events10/24/2008
  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 comparisons10/6/2008
  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 strength10/2/2008
  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 power9/23/2008
  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 squat9/12/2008
  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 training9/11/2008
  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 injury9/8/2008
  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 ...
Strength8/30/2008
  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 pain8/5/2008
  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 ups8/2/2008
  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 concept7/26/2008
  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 ...
cardio7/12/2008
  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 running7/9/2008
  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 Training6/26/2008
  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 workouts6/24/2008
  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 ...
hi5/27/2008
  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 nutrition5/23/2008
  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 shirt5/17/2008
  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 Muscles5/7/2008
  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 train5/5/2008
  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 ...
lifts4/29/2008
  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 belly4/17/2008
  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 teens4/5/2008
  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 ...
legs4/3/2008
  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 golfer3/28/2008
  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 Ups3/12/2008
  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 program3/11/2008
  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, Faster3/9/2008
  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, Faster3/9/2008
  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 training3/2/2008
  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 growth3/1/2008
  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 training3/1/2008
  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-season2/28/2008
  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 Training1/31/2008
  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 Schedule1/23/2008
  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 ...
arm1/21/2008
  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 Strength1/21/2008
  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 Strength1/21/2008
  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. ...
Rebuilding1/20/2008
  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 ...
powerlifting1/14/2008
  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 needed1/13/2008
  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 me1/8/2008
  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 Muscle1/4/2008
  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 baseball1/3/2008
  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. ...
so1/3/2008
  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 ...
weight1/2/2008
  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 ...
weight1/1/2008
  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 FAST12/24/2007
  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 reps12/20/2007
  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 question12/19/2007
  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-reg12/13/2007
  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 answer12/6/2007
  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 please11/30/2007
  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 shape11/18/2007
  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 shape11/17/2007
  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 speed11/13/2007
  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 Press11/8/2007
  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 ...
Advice11/6/2007
  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 ...
rest10/25/2007
  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 training10/17/2007
  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 Injury10/8/2007
  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 training10/4/2007
  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 building9/30/2007
  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 609/28/2007
  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 ...
wrestling9/20/2007
  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 pain9/3/2007
  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 strength8/31/2007
  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 training8/19/2007
  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 ...
Forearms8/13/2007
  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 loss8/8/2007
  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 loss8/7/2007
  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 training8/3/2007
  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 Wrestler7/30/2007
  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/Shoulders7/27/2007
  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 work7/25/2007
  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 Wrestler7/24/2007
  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 ...
reps7/23/2007
  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 Foot7/22/2007
  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 ankle7/19/2007
  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 ...
supplements7/17/2007
  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 ...
supplements7/16/2007
  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 bump6/20/2007
  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 Life6/15/2007
  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 ...
pushups6/14/2007
  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 help6/5/2007
  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 tightens6/4/2007
  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 split6/4/2007
  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 stats6/1/2007
  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 training5/30/2007
  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 training5/30/2007
  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 ...
forearm5/28/2007
  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 kickbacks5/25/2007
  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 stats5/25/2007
  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 ...
exercise5/20/2007
  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 ...
exercise5/20/2007
  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 ...
exercise5/20/2007
  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 gain5/18/2007
  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 gain5/15/2007
  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 ...
Conditioning5/8/2007
  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 ...
Conditioning5/7/2007
  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 ...
exercise5/3/2007
  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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