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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: This is a good exercise but I would personally do a single leg squat...that is the best exercise for ...
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| weightloss/sports training | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Im 29yr old (i hope this site is for females?) i weigh 58kg and was quite active up until may '08. I ...
A: I would first go to a dietitian and get on a balanced meal plan. For strength training, focus on a ...
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| I need help to reach my fitness goal | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My name is Juan and I am in the process of a body transformation which involves live accountability ...
A: Ok, now get started on your muscle building phase. Increase your calories and start putting on some ...
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| I need help to reach my fitness goal | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My name is Juan and I am in the process of a body transformation which involves live accountability ...
A: This is such a basic question that I could write a book about how to achieve your goals... I would ...
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| muscle | 8/8/2008 |
Q: ....can you help me?
A: This is a very complex question. I would start training in the weight room at least 3 times per ...
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| Bulking up | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I'm nearly 19 and i've been lifting since late march of this year 3 days a week every non stop ...
A: First of all, I would increase your intensity. Try to push to failure on every set with perfect ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: As far as a protein supplement...I would personally recommend that you eat regular food to get the ...
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| cardio | 7/12/2008 |
Q: when trying to lose weight should i do cardio and strength training or just cardio.
A: I would do both...integrate a high intensity circuit. For example: Bodyweight Squats x 20 Jumping ...
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| Upper/Lower body workouts | 6/24/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to do an upper/lower split in 3 days per week, in about 30 minutes per workout, ...
A: That looks like a pretty good split...I am curious about the exercises you are doing. To save ...
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| Football | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am 17 years i have been going to the gym for the pass month and i haven't seen any results yet so ...
A: Remember that it takes anywhere between 3 to 6 weeks for your body to start changing. In the first ...
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| leg strengthening | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am 52 and female. I use an elyptical machine at the gym for 30-45 minutes about three times a week ...
A: I would first try to increase your intensity when strength training. Push yourself each day and try ...
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| Press ups | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to improve my press ups in a specific technique, arms shoulder width apart, and keeping ...
A: I assume you are talking about push-ups???? I would combine a combination of exercises. Various ...
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| Volleyball Conditioning | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am going to be in 10th grade this fall and am a girl. I have played volleyball since I was in 7th ...
A: This is a very complex question. I will try to give you some ideas. First of all, you will need to ...
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| Muscle Strength | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Hey Corey, Can you explain to me how you actually get stronger on a biological level? I know when ...
A: Wow, that is a great question!!!! I have been out of grad school for 10 years...my brain hurts just ...
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| Bathing soon after exercise or workout is good? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know whether it is good to have a bath immmediately after the gym workout. Is there any ...
A: I personally don't see any problems with taking a bath after your workout. I would actually ...
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| nutrition | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I do some jump training to increase my vertical leap and I wonder if you can give me a nutrition ...
A: I could really write a book about this...you should really seek a sports nutritionist in your area ...
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| lower pecs and abs | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Corey, what are some workouts that I can do to work my lower pecs BESDIES the decline bench press? ...
A: Weighted Dips can help but basically your genetics will dictate how your chest develops. Back in ...
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| Getting lean without loosing muscle | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I've been involved in a vigorous strength training routine for 12 weeks & have gained a considerable ...
A: Everything you are doing sounds good. I always tell my athletes and clients to make sure you are ...
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| stunting growth | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question earlier this year and you answered me by saying if i did it in a controlled ...
A: Don't think about an explosive movement when doing the squats. Take 3-4 seconds to squat in the ...
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| stunting growth | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question earlier this year and you answered me by saying if i did it in a controlled ...
A: I would not speed up the movement - stick with a 4 second negative and a 2 second position on every ...
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| Definition of Claves | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am in pretty good shape. I am 5'5 about 120... I am pretty toned over most of my body ... (we ...
A: Sorry to say but sometimes it is just your genetic make-up. My calves are just there as well...but ...
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| overtraining | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have been training for 3 years and have made some dynamic changes.I was on treatment for a ...
A: Really...are you from NYC? You are definately on a bodybuilding split! Very high volume! I ...
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| treadmill help | 1/31/2008 |
Q: hey corey i am a 24 year old college student. i am 6ft and weight 190lbs. i am in decent shape but ...
A: Try out these two treadmill workouts: Workout 1: 10mph for 1min and walking at 3.2mph for 1min - do ...
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| muscle recovery & cardio | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Hey, i am 17 yr old male, which means i've got a crazy fast metabolism. I started training at 140 ...
A: I would do 10 sprints (20mins) and work up to 15 sprints (30mins). Are you lifting to failure on ...
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| muscle recovery & cardio | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Hey, i am 17 yr old male, which means i've got a crazy fast metabolism. I started training at 140 ...
A: I understand how you feel, I am a hard gainer as well. When doing cardio, stick with interval ...
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| 14 | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am 14 and im wonderin if i can have a pyramid for pushups and situps. Im also wonderin wen i ...
A: You can definately start working out now. Stick with basic bodyweight movements. For example: ...
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| Hurt muscle | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have as of last friday hurt my right Pectoral muscle while benchpressing, and I was wondering what ...
A: First of all, it is tough to give you medical advice without treating you in person. You probably ...
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| Strength & Conditioning | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I play on my high school's football team and I am going to be a junior this coming fall. I made ...
A: This is a big question...I will try to give you some ideas. Bodyweight Workout (do 3 cycles) Squats ...
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| arms | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Hey Bran! :] I'm almost 15, I'm 5'2", and about 98 pounds. We recently installed a gym in our ...
A: I would stick with the basic bodyweight movements...DB Squats, Lunges, Push-ups, Pull-ups, Dips, ...
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| Rebuilding | 1/20/2008 |
Q: i wonder if you can help me. I am a young male, 16 years old to be precise. I used to work out at ...
A: I have a similar issue as you...a very high metabolism. As long as lift at an intense level and ...
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| Football and Weightlifting | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Hey Mr. Crane! My name is Spencer, I am going to be a senior next year and it is my third year ...
A: Try this workout split to get you on the right track. Monday: Overhead Squats 1 x 10 Pulls from ...
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| creatine | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am beginning to weight lift and I want to begin taking creatine supplements. I was wondering what ...
A: First of all, start off with a good meal plan with a balance of protein sources as well as fruits ...
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| Home workout. | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Do you know any home work out routines for the major muscle groups? Thanks, Ricardo
A: Some of the best workout routines are just using your bodyweight. For example: Bodyweight Squats ...
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| problem with my body | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i am 22 years old male and have been working out in a gym for about 4 years with my older brother. i ...
A: First of all, try to not compare yourself to your brothers. Even though you have similar genetics, ...
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| Wrist Muscle | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am interested in learning how to gain wrist muscle, strictly speaking. That exercise methods are ...
A: Since you have just dumbbells, I would do these exercises. You may have to look them up to see the ...
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| weights | 1/3/2008 |
Q: this is the same kid who you helped eralier who was worried about stunted growth. You help ...
A: Before you start going really heavy for reps of 1 to 5, I would wait until you are at least a ...
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| WEIGHT LIFTING FOR FOOTBALL | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and 1/2 years old and i weigh around 130 pounds. I am 5ft and 8 inches tall. I strength ...
A: Not a problem - ask as many questions as you want. There is a risk to those who train at a very ...
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| WEIGHT LIFTING FOR FOOTBALL | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and 1/2 years old and i weigh around 130 pounds. I am 5ft and 8 inches tall. I strength ...
A: I would rearrange the exercises...for example: Monday/Thursday: Power Cleans Squats Leg Extensions ...
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| WEIGHT LIFTING FOR FOOTBALL | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and 1/2 years old and i weigh around 130 pounds. I am 5ft and 8 inches tall. I strength ...
A: If you lift properly, it will not stunt your growth. Since you are 13 years old, I would stick with ...
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| weight training for football | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 13 1/2 year old kid who weighs 130 pounds and i am 5ft 8 inches tall and i plan on playing in ...
A: I just sent you a answer on your similar question. Definitely don't get into a power lifting match ...
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| weight | 1/1/2008 |
Q: can you help me also my step mom told me that strength training with cardio wont help you lose ...
A: First of all, you have to analyze your diet. This is the most important factor. I would recommend ...
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| abdominal muscle gain and all round muscle gain | 1/1/2008 |
Q: much appreciated. firstly, could you look at these pics to get an idea of what i am talking about ...
A: Hey Theo, I would stick to the training plan and train the abs and low back two to three times per ...
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| strengh training as we age | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I am 45 years old and lift weights following the Dorian Yates plan I run 5x a week 30 minuts a day ...
A: I wouldn't worry about losing strength as you age. Make sure your intensity is high and your ...
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| abdominal muscle gain and all round muscle gain | 12/28/2007 |
Q: much appreciated. firstly, could you look at these pics to get an idea of what i am talking about ...
A: Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I was traveling over the Holidays. First of all, I would ...
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| Building Muscles FAST | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I am an just retired College Teacher. Age 60. Good health, but have NEVER done any regular ...
A: It is great that you are going to hit the gym...it is never too late to train hard! First of all - ...
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| creatine | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I read a lot about cretine powders, so I decided to try it. I know that creatine absorbs water in ...
A: You are right that creatine pulls water into the muscles...but you may be able to maintain some of ...
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| resistance bands | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have only been playing hockey for a few years,started as an adult. I have been doing leg exercises ...
A: The band exercise recommended by your friend is a ok one. Make sure it is with a light resistance ...
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| low intensity lifts-reg | 12/13/2007 |
Q: How many days a week do I need to lift weights, if I work out only for 20 minutes? I'm not ...
A: There are many options to choose from. The first would be to focus on a circuit style of ...
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| rowing machine | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Jon A friend gave me a rowing machine as I was looking for something else for my home gym that I ...
A: A rowing machine is a great tool for cardio. Maybe you have the resistance set too high? Lower the ...
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