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I can help set up a weightlifting program, give suggestions on specific exercises and how to deal with injuries. We can discuss your goals and effective ways to work towards them. I compete at powerlifting, and have been weightlifting for over 15 years.

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15 years weightlifting experience, including competitive powerlifting.

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Questions Answered By Expert Brian
In Category Weightlifting & Exercise

Subject	Date Asked

Weights	12/3/2006
Q: my name is mike and I am working on losing some weight. I dont know where to begin but I have a new ... A: Mike - The cardio exercises will help you lose weight the fastest. When lifting weights, you should ...
a program	12/1/2006
Q: i want to no how to train properly. with a routine telling me how many reps and what body part to do ... A: Supplements aren't necessary. The best routine is one where you work on individual muscle groups at ...
pelvic floor	11/30/2006
Q: .I'm a 35 y/o male. I have pudenal nerve pain..pain and pressure in my pelvic floor. I've had it ... A: I'm not a physician, and I had never heard of pudendal nerve pain before. I read up on it and some ...
wieght loss	11/29/2006
Q: what would be better to do to loss wieght I am 38 and 260 5'9'', wieght training or a elliptical ... A: Jeff - The answer is more complicated than you might originally think. You will burn calories ...
Weight lifting	11/22/2006
Q: I am 20 yrs. old 275lbs right now and planning to lose weight for a trip I have in March, 3 months ... A: Dennis - I'm really not an "expert" in the area of nutritions. Go to AllExperts.com and search on ...
Weight Training Program	11/21/2006
Q: i didn't know that hitting key muscles once a week improved size. Do you have few examples of ... A: example exercises: chest - bench press (various types), cable crossovers, dips, flies, "pec deck" ...
Building muscle	11/21/2006
Q: Can you go into more detail. How would I benefit from a weight lifting program at this point. I have ... A: Genetics effect your ability to gain muscle (not age specific). Different people have different ...
Weight Training Program	11/20/2006
Q: I am 23 and looking to increase my muscle size even more. Been doing weights now for 3 years and ... A: A better routine is to split things up a bit. Like this: Mon - chest Tue - back Wed - legs Thu - ...
bulking at age 49	11/14/2006
Q: Medical exam has been done and am only 15 lbs overweight. Doctor has said to go ahead with weight ... A: Glen - Choosing specific exercises is really a matter of personal preference. The amount of weight ...
bulking at age 49	11/13/2006
Q: What program or schedule would work for someone who has done light lifting for 5 years, but is now ... A: Adding muscle is not that easy at your (or my!) age. You can make some gains, but I wouldn't expect ...
Hi Brian! I need help with some training...	11/2/2006
Q: My name is Laura. I'm a 22-year-old female and my height is 5'10 and my weight 156. I am down from ... A: Congratulations on how far you've come! That's really great. A cruel reality is that the less you ...
Not sure of my current routine	10/29/2006
Q: Hey Brian, I am a 19 year old male who has been lifting for about a year now. My current ... A: Doug - This workout is fine. I wouldn't shorten the time between workouts any more than this. At ...
weight training program	10/27/2006
Q: I am 32 years old and have been lifting consistently for about 12 years. I am 6ft. 2 in. tall and ... A: The one thing about your workout that I don't like is that you are doing biceps and back on ...
knees and leg exercises	10/23/2006
Q: Brian, Thanks - I agree with your three points. So do you think it's safe for me to continue ... A: Ewan - I don't know of an answer to your question. I don't really know at what point lifting would ...
knees and leg exercises	10/23/2006
Q: While I know squats, lunges, and leg presses are good for the knees, should there be a cutoff point ... A: I'm not sure I would say that squats, lunges, etc. are necessarily "good for the knees" as you ...
Time and Routine	10/17/2006
Q: I am a 43 year old male. 6’ 1” tall, 195 lbs. I am of slight build. I’ve been lifting for almost 3 ... A: The program you've constructed is a very good one. I would stick with it. Adding muscle just takes ...
How to reenvigerate routine	10/17/2006
Q: My name is Brian, I'm 24 and I've been lifting for 8 months. For the last year I've been trying to ... A: Fat gains along with muscle gains generally are the result of diet (getting too many calories). A ...
lifting	10/5/2006
Q: My friends and i are doing a workout 5 days a week where we do monday chest tues back wed shoulders ... A: The program you are doing is an excellent one. I would recommend doing more sets: 4-6, and fewer ...
190LBs,6''1 and hard gainer-29years	10/5/2006
Q: Hey Brain, I have been working out for a bit now but I dont seem to be gaining at all,I lift a few ... A: If you want to gain muscle, you need to do serious lifting. At your age, your body will make it ...
bulging disk	10/4/2006
Q: My age is 46. Last year I went skiing and ended up with a bulging disc. I worked out about 3 to 4 ... A: Not sure what your question for me is here. Ask your doctor what exercises you can do safely. I'm ...
Shoulder Tendonitus	10/4/2006
Q: Brian I am a 24 yr old male and lifted for about 2 years but stopped over a year ago because I ... A: I'm going to assume that you've had a medical diagnosis of tendinitis, and you're not just guessing. ...
Critique my program please	9/26/2006
Q: Brian, great info. I guess a last important question would be, when do you think my body would be ... A: There's no exact answer to that one. You can do it whenever you want. Whenever you do it, it will be ...
Critique my program please	9/26/2006
Q: I have a few more questions I was hoping you could answer for me, and BTW I appreciate you spending ... A: Yes, 16-24 sets per muscle group is exactly what I was suggesting! And when I said one muscle group, ...
Critique my program please	9/25/2006
Q: This is long winded but hopefully its a good read. I am new to this site, but have been encouraged ... A: First off, congratulations on coming so far and changing your life around! As you know, not many ...
routine	9/24/2006
Q: Ok I hav been working on strength training for about two months now and I have devolped a routine ... A: A better program is one where you work on just one or two muscle groups in a workout. If you were to ...
HST Training	9/21/2006
Q: I've heard of a new training system (I'm not sure how new it is) called HST (Hypertrophy Specific ... A: Bob - I have not followed HST myself. I can give you my impressions based on what I've read there. ...
building muscle	9/20/2006
Q: I would like to get your advice on how to build muscle. I am quite skinny but i have a slight 6 pack ... A: Simon - To build muscle, you need to be on a weightlifting program. You need to have equipment of ...
Upperbody strength	9/20/2006
Q: The reason I asked for light exercises is because my son lacks power. He makes plenty of contact, ... A: My point is that batspeed and power are all derived more from a good swing than strength. He can ...
Upperbody strength	9/20/2006
Q: I have a 10 year old son that is a baseball player. He lacks hitting power. I would like to have ... A: Well, it's not that often that I get a question that combines weightlifting with my other passion: ...
I want to look like a bodybuilder	9/6/2006
Q: With regards to split systems, since there are so many different splits out there, do you know which ... A: My very strong opinion on this is you are better off working each muscle group once per week, on a ...
how to build muscle mass with no weights	9/5/2006
Q: 14 male and ive lifted in da pass but weight set broke and my family is in a slump with money and i ... A: Trevon - Unfortunately this is almost impossible to do. Unless you work at a job where you are ...
Getting to lifting 225 lbs	9/3/2006
Q: Age--29 Sex--Male Race--Black Lifting-- 5 years, but sporadically 6'4/ 220# We've spoken before, ... A: Nice to hear from you. 1. I think bench pressing your body weight is a good start, and for what it's ...
Split Routines vs. Full Body	8/28/2006
Q: I would like to know your opinion of one of the most debated issues in weight training "which is ... A: Dave - I don't think I'd call this one of the most debated issues. There is really no debate: split ...
teen looking to build muscle mass	8/28/2006
Q: Hey, I am 17yr old male, 140 lbs, 5'9, and I have a build more on the thin side. I am very ... A: The best bet is to set up a weekly program where you work each muscle group on a separate day of the ...
Basketball weight lifting	8/18/2006
Q: Im a male, 16 years old, ive been seriously working out for about a year now. Im trying to put ... A: Brian - It is very hard to gain that much weight in just a couple of months. It's also very hard to ...
muscles	8/12/2006
Q: my name is Andrew. I know that when a person lifts weights, he can gain muscles. Lifting weights can ... A: Lifting weights will not make you slow. Consider the legions of pro and amateur athletes who lift ...
Shoulder pain when doing bench, military, rows, etc.	8/9/2006
Q: I'm 27 years old, male, and have been lifting for over 8 years. I recently went to the gym and ... A: Your doctor will do a physical exam, ask you to perform different movements to evaluate a likely ...
weight	8/8/2006
Q: hi im sabari im a 17 year old guy n ive decided to start getting into into shape n develop som ... A: sabari - it is difficult, to be sure, to gain weight at your age. the best way to gain muscle is by ...
Injured trap	8/7/2006
Q: hey there, i'm mo, aged 19, i have been lifting for over 18months now, i injured my trap in january ... A: Injuring your trap muscle is exceedingly rare. Have you talked to a doctor, or is this a self ...
beginner who is a hardgainer	8/6/2006
Q: I am 28, male and just starting to lift weights at the local gym. I just sent you 3 questions, ... A: Jesse - I don't think I'd consider curls and bench press to be isolation exercises. Isolation ...
hardgainer just beginning weightlifting	8/6/2006
Q: I am 28, male, and have just begun to weightlift regularly at the local gym. I have a few questions: ... A: Jesse - Some answers for you. 1. Compound lifts are better for mass gaining period. This is fairly ...
French Press?	8/2/2006
Q: What is a French Press? A: It's used for making coffee. :-) No, really, the french press is basically a triceps extension ...
bulking	7/31/2006
Q: Answer - Hi Cleao. Actually, it is at this age that adding weight is easier now than when you were ... A: The best way is to burn as many calories as possible. Running and jogging are the fastest calorie ...
bulking	7/31/2006
Q: A: Actually, it is at this age that adding weight is easier now than when you were younger. So, not ...
Weight lifting routine	7/26/2006
Q: Age 42, Male, lifting for several months. I currently have this routine Mon-Off, Tues Chest/Bicep, ... A: You might want to re-work this a little so you don't have biceps & back on consecutive days; and the ...
Weightlifting	7/26/2006
Q: Whats the world record for: Bench Press? Deadlifts? Squats? Where do i find these records? Also ... A: World records: Well, that is a good question. Records in those lifts are in the sport of ...
Weight Loss	7/26/2006
Q: my name is Kiarra and in September, I will be a senior in high school. I've been wanting to chang ... A: Kiarra - There are many different kinds of exercise you could do, so it's hard to map out a specific ...
shoulder exersises	7/25/2006
Q: My name is Luis, I just wanted to know if you have any ideas of which exercises i could do to rip up ... A: My favorite shoulder exercises are overhead press, behind the neck overhead press, "Arnold" presses ...
Am I slightly over weight?	7/24/2006
Q: My name is Lauren and I'm 13 years old. I'm a cheerleader, but it's not sissy cheerleading it's ... A: You said "it's not sissy cheerleading" which made me laugh. I get your point, but I've never heard ...
Definition	7/24/2006
Q: Male 39, lifting 1 year. To get more muscle defitinition or more cuts, is it better to do heavier ... A: Ted - Let me explain something. To have a "cut" look, you need to be relatively lean--meaning pretty ...
Injured Pec	7/24/2006
Q: a male and have been lifting for 8 years now. Four months ago I was diagnosed with a partial tear in ... A: Some tears heal over time, some require surgery. All tears are "partial tears", I mean, unless you ...
no subject	7/23/2006
Q: I'm a male 15 year old, and I just got done reading an article by tom venuto (as stated in the ... A: Justin - I don't know who Tom Venuto is, but his idea, as you present it, just doesn't make any ...
shoulders ?	7/23/2006
Q: female and have been lifting for 23 years. i am noticing now that my shoulderas are getting very ... A: If your shoulder are rounding forward, one thing you can do is upper back exercises--especially ...
body workout	7/23/2006
Q: what are good workouts for each main muscle groups that would help the most to gain more muscleI'm a ... A: If you are asking, what specific exercises you should do, the answer is, that there are a lot to ...
Beginning Lifting	7/21/2006
Q: I am a 19 year old boy that will be entering college this upcoming fall. I want to make the ... A: Results take a long time to see. Think in terms of months, and years, not in terms of weeks. Too ...
Target Areas	7/20/2006
Q: I am a 25 year-old female who has been lifting free weights once a week for about 7 years. I ... A: Julie - Lunges are probable the best exercises for the buttocks. There are some machines designed to ...
abs	7/20/2006
Q: there is so much fat in my abs how i reduse the fat is that sit ups help me for this if yes so how ... A: the best way to reduce fat (no matter where it appears) is to do cardio training. the reason for ...
weights	7/20/2006
Q: i am 14 years onld and have just started working out. i have got some dumbells and would like to ... A: Having good abs requires two things: 1. Very low bodyfat (especially bodyfat on your belly) 2. ...
Loose skin after weight loss	7/20/2006
Q: About 4 years i lost over 120 pounds, all the while i was lifting and doing cardio hardcore with my ... A: Jeff - This is really outside of my area. It's more of a medical question. Perhaps someone on ...
body workout	7/19/2006
Q: I'm a male, 16 I've been lifting for two years desperately need a new full body workout i workout ... A: How about this: Mon -chest Tue -back Wed -legs Thu -shoulders Fri -bicep & tricep This is better ...
abs	7/18/2006
Q: "My name is Ali, im a 19 year old male. Ive been doing 60 situps a day for 25 days. I need six pack ... A: Ali - It takes time. You basically have to minimize or eliminate bodyfat from your abdomnial area, ...
help	7/17/2006
Q: my problem is that i want to start wightliffting but there is a problem. when i was palying the ... A: There is no exercise for increasing your height. Any injury you suffered by getting "racked" with a ...
muscle gain	7/15/2006
Q: well my workout changes each week because to mix things up. The only thing that is steady is monday ... A: Taylor - You could be doing more sets. I recommend 4-6 sets of 8...which will mean using heavier ...
speed	7/15/2006
Q: How can I gain speed ....can I do it by lower body lifting? I heard that your hamstrings give you ... A: You can gain strenght thru lifting. Strength is one of the components to speed, but not the only ...
Quick question	7/14/2006
Q: I have a quick question. Due to some training, I will have to lift a certain weight on a flat bench ... A: Felix - It's impossible to say. Different machines work differently, and there is no easy way to ...
dumbell shoulder combo	7/14/2006
Q: just want to know what is a dumbell shoulder combo A: Dave - This is not a standard term. I have no idea what is meant by it. I Google'd it and found a ...
Elbow pain	7/14/2006
Q: I've been lifting weights for about 3 months. I was currently doing 5 sets of 8 reps for each muscle ... A: Nikhil - Most likely you have tendonitis. My usual advise for tendonitis is: 1. Stretch. If the pain ...
I need a routine	7/13/2006
Q: http://academysports.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/fitness/weights/home_gyms_and_weight ... A: David - I can list some exercises. I can't possibly instruct you on how to do each one of them thru ...
I need a routine	7/13/2006
Q: I have a TRIUMPH OLYMPIC BENCH.I want to work everyting really.I wand bigger arms.. and a to loose ... A: OK, it sounds like you're off to a good start and asking the right questions. You should try to ...
Gaining / Bulking	7/13/2006
Q: I have a bit of a problem that isn't unique, but it doesn't seem to come up very often. I'm 20 ... A: Dan - If your goal is to gain 20-30 lbs., then there is really no way to do that without ...
Total body workout	7/12/2006
Q: I am 33 years old with no health concerns, injuries or limitations. At the present moment, i do ... A: 1. I don't think a total body workout, once per week, is a very effective plan. A split is better. I ...
Bicep and forearms problems	7/12/2006
Q: I'm a male 19 year old and I've been weightlifting for about 3 years now. I have noticed a ... A: What you describe is fairly common. Sometimes as your muscles start growing, they reach an in ...
GAIN MUSCLE	7/12/2006
Q: SO BASICALLY I WANT TO WORK MY LOWER BODY I'M GOING TO START AT MY HOUSE B/C WE HAVE WEIGTHS, BUT I ... A: You can start by doing the following exercises twice per week: Leg extensions Leg curls Lunges Leg ...
Building upper body definition and size.	7/11/2006
Q: What is the best and most effective way to gain size and deffinition? I am on deployment and want ... A: The most effective way to build muscle mass is to do high intensity weight training. By "high ...
Getting back into shape	7/11/2006
Q: Hey Brian, I have a few questions, but I'll try to keep this as short as possible. First off, I ... A: Mike - First off, congratulations on all that weight loss! As you know, it is extremely hard to ...
to gain muscle	7/11/2006
Q: Hey Brian, Im a 14 year old male, I play football and basketball. I've started weightlifting at a ... A: Marcus - From your question, I didn't get a very good idea what your workout program looks like. So, ...
Metabolic workouts	7/10/2006
Q: For football are Coach has started us on metabolic Workouts i was wondering what is a good source ... A: Not sure what you mean "what is a good source after a metabolic workout?". Are you asking about ...
Help Me!!!!!!!	7/10/2006
Q: I am 17 years old and next year I will be competing in a number of pageants.. I would like to start ... A: It sort of depends on where you start from. In other words, if you need to lose weight, that would ...
weighttraining	7/10/2006
Q: 28 2y rs. female Hey ive recently have gotten more into lifting as opposed to cardio and light ... A: Cardio doesn't mess with your weight training per se. The problem it can cause is that you're ...
good abs	7/10/2006
Q: my names bill. Im 14, and play almost all of my high school sports, im a little over weight, and ... A: Bill - The best plan to burn fat is to burn as many calories as possible. Since you play sports now, ...
Work out	7/10/2006
Q: My name is ryan im 16 and im gonna be a soph next year. I am a top notch basketball player with all ... A: First you should keep in mind that it takes a long time to build muscle. The changes aren't gonna ...
Getting Bigger	7/9/2006
Q: Am 19 and my name is jason, i've been lifting weights on and off since i was 13. I can't seem to get ... A: Jason - Not sure what kind of weight set you have at home. But in general, you should put together a ...
protien supplements	7/9/2006
Q: im sarin ,age 21. i've been doing some weights since 3 years ,it hasnt helped much though . i play ... A: Playing sports where you are running a lot will burn a lot of calories, which can make it hard to ...
increasing upper body mass and strength	7/6/2006
Q: ima 20 year old male about 5'9" 160 lbs i dont have access to weight and i lift when when i get the ... A: Theo - It's hard to do without a gym or weights. You can do exercises like pushups, dips (in a ...
middle chest development	7/6/2006
Q: I'm usama age-21 sex-male, having problem with my chest. Any exersice that I do for chest has no ... A: It just takes time for all the muscles to fill in. A lot of people experience this in the ...
Six pack through weight watchers?	7/6/2006
Q: I've been working on my abs. Some say that abs are determined by reducing overall body fat ... A: Chris - I can't tell you at what percent of bodyfat that will be true, but in general, yes. The ...
Cardio vs Weight Program	7/6/2006
Q: How much cardio and how often? What about diet?Hey there. Wanted to say I appreciate what your ... A: Matt - How much is up to you really. If you're wanting to lose weight, you should be doing cardio at ...
Six pack through weight watchers?	7/6/2006
Q: I've been working on my abs. Some say that abs are determined by reducing overall body fat ... A: I think that both are saying the same thing. Having a six pack requires a reduction in body fat. You ...
Cardio vs Weight Program	7/6/2006
Q: Hey there. Wanted to say I appreciate what your doing, by helping people, keep up the good work! Im ... A: If your first priority is weight loss, then the best thing you can do is do exercises that burn the ...
flaten chest and tighter abs	7/5/2006
Q: Im 18 y/o male and I have been lifting for about six months and I have lost about 60 pounds but I ... A: Jarrad - Congrats on your weight loss. It's very hard to do, I know. The condition you describe is ...
Chest Injury	7/5/2006
Q: Im a 24 yr old male that has been lifting for 8 years. Last November while training chest I had 315 ... A: You could always get a second medical opinion. I don't really know what to say if your doctor said ...
Tight shorts in sports	7/4/2006
Q: *Why male athletics especially runner (as I mention) use stretchy shorts (tight underwears)? Is it ... A: Elastic shorts are used to keep the heat in, which is believed to help reduce injury such as muscle ...
weightlifting	7/4/2006
Q: im 17 and have been weightlifting for around 5 months now. I have seen vast improvements, but i do ... A: Ross - A good training program will have you working each muscle group intensely, once per week. The ...
definition	7/1/2006
Q: can i work on gaining muscle mass while trying to get muscle definition. do it on the same day as i ... A: Hector - what we reckon as "definition" is really a combination of muscle size and low body fat. How ...
Weightlifting program	6/30/2006
Q: Im 24 years old, male , been workin out 1 year now. Im 1,85 m tall, 83kg I'd like to get bigger, ... A: I am not a physician, but what I read on pectus carinatum (at pectus.org) is that bodybuilding can ...
hernia	6/30/2006
Q: i have been using a treadmill twice a week and attending a weight lifting class (also twice a week) ... A: I'm glad you've had good experience with trainers. I'm always leery to give what is really medical ...
body like beyonce	6/28/2006
Q: I am a 22 year old female and have been doing moderate weight lifting on my own on and off for about ... A: Toyin - You cannot target train for weight loss. Meaning, when you lose weight, you lose it all ...
Will I overwork myself with the following?	6/28/2006
Q: How often, and for how long, would you reccommend doing cardio?Hi I'm M 28 y/o. I would like a ... A: That's up to you--it depends on your goals. Cardio fitness is important, so if that's your goal, you ...
Best aproach for this?	6/27/2006
Q: Good afternoon. I am currently 16, weigh 130 lbs, and have a hight of 5' 11''. My goal is to get ... A: Not having access to a gym sort of limits your options. First, forget about the supplements and ...
Weight Lifting Program	6/27/2006
Q: Age: 17 Sex: Male Lifting: 1 week Hi, i'm 6'4 and 165 lbs and i'm looking to add mass this summer. ... A: This is OK. The only problem I see is that many of the exercises are doing only 2 or 3 sets. You ...
muscle building	6/27/2006
Q: Hey Brian. I am a 21 year old guy from England. I am 5'10" tall, and weigh 63kg. I would say that I ... A: You didn't say if you belong to a gym, so I'll assume that you do, or you could. You should start ...
putting on muscle mass	6/26/2006
Q: i am a 16 year old male who currently has too much spare time on his hands! i have 11 weeks off ... A: Low reps (6-8) sets of heavier weight is the best way to gain weight. I'm a little confused by your ...
squatting with sclorosis	6/21/2006
Q: I am now 22 and after a lot of hard work i think i finally was able to put on some weight, i am now ... A: Keith - You could experiment with a towel or maybe one of those pads that people sometimes use on ...
I need alot of help please.	6/19/2006
Q: i'm 17 I have never really worked out in my life and im strating to regreat it, lucky I am pretty ... A: Hey Cory. I understand where you are coming from...let me twist this around for you a little first. ...
Elbow support	6/18/2006
Q: I saw some elbow support. It saids its neoprene blend, seems slightly stretchable material that fits ... A: Sallie - Those supports are really intended for people with injuries like tendonitis. They are not ...
Arm Injury	6/18/2006
Q: 40yrs old...M...less than a year. Brian; About 6 months ago, after going to the gym about 2-3x per ... A: Rich - This sounds like tendonitis. Tendonitis is basically inflamation of the tendon. Usually there ...
Weightlifting	6/15/2006
Q: Hey Brian, I am 20yrs old about 155 pounds 5'7". I need a weightlifting program that will allow me ... A: Dedrick - I would suggest working on the treadmill 4-5 days per week, while implementing a weight ...
Weight Gain	6/14/2006
Q: Am 25 and very skinny..and I want to become big with great muscle definitions. What are your advice? ... A: Ashvin. You should know that achieving what you seek takes a lot of work, and a great deal of time. ...
exercise while sitting	6/13/2006
Q: Exercise While Sitting? I'm stuck at a computer all day. What are some exercises I can do for my ... A: There are things you can do, but to be really honest, it's not what you'd call productive exercise. ...
how does protein help you	6/12/2006
Q: Yea, I'm 18, a male, and have been lifting for a few weeks. I just bought some whey protein. my ... A: Andrew - Protein is the nutrient you need to get in order to build muscle. However, you can actually ...
New Machine...What can i do?	6/12/2006
Q: I am a 15 year old male, that has never lifted in my life and i really want to get big defined ... A: Taylor - My first bit of advice for you is be patient! It takes many many months to make changes to ...
Upper Chest	6/10/2006
Q: Male, 37, two years. Have been doing loads of deltoid work with dumbells, also incline flies and ... A: I guess the question is whether you are overweight/trying to lose weight or not...a lot of times ...
exercise	6/10/2006
Q: I am aged about 19 years old, I want to know one thing from you, My weight is 57, but I want to do ... A: I don't know your height, so I cannot say whether weight loss is advisable. If you are 160 cm, for ...
my workout routine	6/9/2006
Q: and I've been lifting seriously for about six months. I've got a question about my routine to make ... A: Two things you could consider changing. The first is that it is better to do one more set of each ...
Six pack	6/6/2006
Q: I am a 17 year old male and i have been lifting for a few years. Mostly i have been working on ... A: Most people who use the words "toning up" are really refering to slimming down, or losing a little ...
Diametrically Opposed.	6/5/2006
Q: Brian: We've talked before. Two questions: 1. Is there an age past which a person who is trying ... A: I don't know if I'd say you "might as well forget it" but after age 50 or so it will be harder to ...
Specific weightlifting excersies	6/3/2006
Q: Hey, i'm new to body building and i don't know what the specific exercises are to start off at ... A: I can give you a list of about 20-24 exercises that you could be doing, but in name only it doesn't ...
Hockey	6/2/2006
Q: Brian, I am 16 years old and weigh 130 pounds. I play ice hockey and the level of play is ... A: Well, you're right--lifting once in a while isn't going to help. You should think about ...
abs and ect.	6/1/2006
Q: I am 13 and have been lifting for about a month. I want to know what exercizes to do and how to do ... A: I don't really suggest specific exercises. There are many different exercises for each muscle group, ...
supplements	5/31/2006
Q: ... its a testostrone supplement i didnt finish takin the whole bottle it was my first bottle and i ... A: On the package it says (I believe) not intended for persons under the age of 18. At least that's ...
How to get great visible abs	5/31/2006
Q: I am 13 years old and i want to learn how to get great abs that are visible. What types of exercise ... A: ryan - situps, crunches and leg lifts are the best exercises that target the abs. you can do these ...
weight training for kids	5/31/2006
Q: This may seem like a no brainer, because we are taught that exercise is vital to living a healthy ... A: Exercise is important for children. Most children experience the majority of their exercise thru ...
Best way to burn fat	5/31/2006
Q: Hey there! I was wondering if you could help me with something - I see a lot in popular magazines ... A: Shevaun - Fat is "burned" when you have a calorie deficit. A calorie deficit is created when you ...
chest	5/31/2006
Q: every week i increase the amount i bench by 5 to 10 pounds. my strength has increased dramatically, ... A: not sure how many weeks you've been at this. but think of it this way: when you get "stronger" it is ...
weightlifting for sticks(skinny)	5/27/2006
Q: I'm a male and am 15 years old. I have never touched a weight in my entire life. I want to gain ... A: Pedro - Your best bet is to join a gym. Usually it's a low investment--a monthly fee that you can ...
Football Shape	5/25/2006
Q: I am a varisity offensive lineman at my highschool weighing it at 222 pds and i was wondering if u ... A: Kyle - Here is a really good program. I'll assume you have access to a gym and weightlifting ...
weightlifting	5/24/2006
Q: Hey Brian, I'm a 15 year old.. and i play 3 sports... all year round. I don't know when I should ... A: Jake - I can give you a good workout program. I'll just caution you that you need to be patient. You ...
Purchasing a home machine	5/24/2006
Q: I'm interested in purchasing a home exercise machine. After some research, I've decided upon the ... A: Chris - I'd not feel right recommending a machine I had never personally used. I belong to a gym ...
Workout question	5/22/2006
Q: Two years ago I lifted while taking a protein supplement and managed to look very good for what my ... A: Running will burn calories, not muscle. If you find you are unable to gain weight, and you want to, ...
Blood Circulation	5/22/2006
Q: Male, 47, lifting for 3 years. I have lifted on an off. When I hit it hard, gain strenth and size, ... A: Steve - I almost think this would go with out saying, but, you should talk to your doctor. I am not ...
new gym	5/22/2006
Q: brian my goals are to tone down would like to work abs,shoulders,chest,biceps,legs etc... work off ... A: Here is a program you could use in a 3 times per week arrangement. Day 1 - Chest & triceps Day 2 - ...
Plateau	5/22/2006
Q: I have hit a plateau and don't really know what to do. I've tried changing up my routine and taking ... A: Randy - Could you be a little more specific? What plateau have you hit? Some people are talking ...
weightlifting injury	5/19/2006
Q: I am a 41 year old male and have been lifting weights since I was about 18. I took some years off ... A: Mark - This sounds like tendonitis...though I'm not a physician. You should consult your physician ...
Love Handles	5/15/2006
Q: How do you get rid of these pesky things on the side? Thanks for the advise about the cardio. I ... A: Kevin - Almost everyone has some area that seems to be the first to gain (fat) and the last to lose ...
Cardio and weightlifting	5/15/2006
Q: I recently read in a fitness magazine that carido is a waste of time. Is this true? I work out 4 ... A: Actually, I would say that reading fitness magazines is a waste of time. :-) I have no idea the ...
working out at 50	5/12/2006
Q: Brian I sent a e-mail to Richard but not sure what happen so hope you can help me out.Im 50 yrs ... A: Here is a typical three-day workout program. Day 1 - Chest & triceps Day 2 - Back & biceps Day 3 - ...
Muscle Shape	5/7/2006
Q: Maybe I should clarify something that I asked in the earlierIt seems like if I lift at the gym one ... A: The determining factor in someone's shape is definitely how much body fat they have, compared to how ...
Muscle Shape	5/6/2006
Q: I have a fair bit of muscle, but it seems to not be in the greatest shape. Aesthetics is a primary ... A: Lemas - Muscle doesn't develop in the way in which you seem to think it does. Someone who has a ...
safe weight	5/4/2006
Q: What is a safe weight for a 15 year old that weighs 120lbs. to bench press without risk of injury ... A: I'm going to assume that you are the mom of the said 15 year old? Anyway, first off s/he should use ...
I have lost 40 pounds, but...	4/29/2006
Q: I have lost 40 pounds, but I am still fat in my thighs, butt, and a little in my stomach. What ... A: Congratulations on how far you've already come. A lot of people would be wildly envious of you for ...
im a 15yr old boy.i workout...	4/21/2006
Q: im a 15yr old boy.i workout everyday except for sunday but i work all of my muscles 3 times a week.i ... A: You'd be better off working each muscle group once per week. I think I've written to you about this ...
abs	4/20/2006
Q: hi im 15 year old male 5ft,10in if that helps almost every day i do alot of crunches and leg lifts ... A: The abs are like any other muscle: they need rest between workouts. Try doing these exercises every ...
slimming my calves	4/20/2006
Q: I am A 26 year oul female. I have calves that are a little on the large side (although not huge). ... A: It depends on whether the size of your calves is attributable to muscle size or body fat. If it is ...
hardcore weightlifting	4/18/2006
Q: difficult program to get us in great shape. I myself played football all through highschool and am ... A: Zach - This is the five day program I use (though I left out legs per your request) Day 1 - Chest ...
im a 15yr old boy about 115lbs...	4/17/2006
Q: im a 15yr old boy about 115lbs and 5'2 1/4".i heard that the preacher curl is a very good bicep ... A: I like preacher curls, and it is one of the few specific exercises I can point to for me that REALLY ...
Workout	4/16/2006
Q: Just go ahead and put a program using everything then A: Here is a sample program. Note I don't list specific exercises--picking exercises is up to you, and ...
Program	4/6/2006
Q: I am 15 years old. I have been lifting for around a year and a half now and was wandering if you ... A: Chris - Here is my favorite program. Mon - Chest Tue - Back Wed - Legs Thu - Shoulders Fri - ...
Average musle gain	4/1/2006
Q: I have been lifting weights know for 5 weeks. I am Curently taking mega mass 4000 as my dieting ... A: It sounds like you have a pretty good program going. For exercises where you are doing more than 8 ...
Brian, I am 29yr...	3/31/2006
Q: Brian, I am 29yr old male and have not been very active for a number of years. I just ... A: Sam - The good news is that you will find it is much easier to add muscle now, at 29 than it was at ...
One set workouts?	3/17/2006
Q: Brian A friend told me you can get the same results from one set as you can with two or three,as ... A: This is definitely not a strategy that will help you long term. I think on the plus side, you are ...
Supplements?	3/12/2006
Q: Brian I have a few weeks of lots of spare time until I get back to a heavier work schedule. I have ... A: Barry - If they don't work, they don't work. Honestly, I have no experience with these, but the ...
Weight loss exercises	3/12/2006
Q: Im 19 years old, and I really want to start taking up weightlifting and get some great abdominals! ... A: You can't really "target train" for weight loss. In other words, you can't do specific exercises to ...
chest development	3/9/2006
Q: my name is luis and I am 49 yrs old. I have lost 30 lbs in the last 5 months and started walking and ... A: push ups are a good place to start, but a weightlifting program will get you farther along. in ...
Whey Protein	3/1/2006
Q: I am a 32 year old male, who is 6' 4 and 340lbs. I have changed my diet (no sodas, no candy and ... A: Joe - I think its fairly obvious to say that extra calories from any source--whether it's candy or ...
Workout routine	2/28/2006
Q: Brian, I have just started working out again after a long break. I have started a lifting routine ... A: Patrick - I think your workout looks very good...if you had written me asking me to structure a ...
Weight Exercise Machines	2/15/2006
Q: I've been asked by a 50-something year old man to suggest a weight machine. He's in good shape, but ... A: I've not used either of these machines, so I'd be reluctant to offer any advice here. Consumer ...
Weight lifting and Weight Loss	2/12/2006
Q: I am 25 year old female that a few months ago had a personal trainer. I have a significant amount ... A: You don't need to change your program very frequently if you've got a good program. The best thing ...
ok but if my technique isn't...	2/8/2006
Q: ok but if my technique isn't the best, but I still lift heavy and then eventually get good technique ... A: I disagree. The reason this is called "training" is that you are literally training your brain to ...
since i lack in strength and...	2/7/2006
Q: since i lack in strength and follow through with my punches but not in speed, wouldnt it be best for ... A: Jeff - You'll have to be the judge. Low rep sets like that are only beneficial after you've reached ...
i need help setting up a weight lifting program	2/5/2006
Q: ..right now i am doing mon chest back legs tues tri bi sh. and repeat thur and fri..it seems ok but ... A: A better program is where you workout your total body once per week. Something like this: Day 1 - ...
weight lifting	2/4/2006
Q: .a few yrs ago I was up to 185lbs and i tore my rotater cup..i lifted mon chest triceps..tues..back ... A: Let me offer you something better. The main troubles I see with your plan is that you end up working ...
weight liftinghi	1/31/2006
Q: I am 68 yrs old and since 3 yrs I do the following sports: each week twice 1 hr of spinning (indoor ... A: Well, performing any exercise for 5 minutes at a time is really not a recipe for building strength. ...
Calf Training	1/28/2006
Q: What is the difference between the standing calf and the sitting calf? A: In terms of effectiveness, they are similar. Some people find that it's to easy to "cheat" with ...
im a 15yr old boy and has...	1/26/2006
Q: im a 15yr old boy and has been lifting since june. i want to know if doing squats helps my calves ... A: Squats will not build up your calves. Let me try to explain why you'd be feeling it in your calves ...
weight	1/23/2006
Q: i would like to gaine weight im 18 and weigh 155 and can bench press 300lb i was thinking if i gaine ... A: Andrew - If you're 155 lbs and bench pressing 300 lbs, I'd say you've already got a lot of strength. ...
weight training injury	1/23/2006
Q: Brian, maybe this is where I am showing my lack of knowledge but if you only train your chest & ... A: Rich - Don't worry, it's a very common question. It seems counter-intuitive, but yes, you'll gain ...
wheight	1/23/2006
Q: i have been lifting for 2 1/2 years, but last 1/2 year i cannot add more wheight on myself and on ... A: My advice to you is to be patient. Your program sounds OK...you should be doing 3-4 different ...
weight training injury	1/23/2006
Q: Brian, OK, I actually considered just taking some alleve and going to the gym and trying to work ... A: Well again, we don't know whether this is tendonitis or what. But if it is, tendonitis is the kind ...
Exercise	1/23/2006
Q: I'm 17, 6'0 165 and have been working out alot at the gym lately. I've read that eating protein ... A: Todd - I think you're better off getting protein throughout the day, rather than a big binge of it ...
weight training injury	1/23/2006
Q: Bruce, assuming its tendonitis, will this go away on its own in a few weeks? ThanksMale, 40, been ... A: Rich - At your age (I'm 41, so I can get away with this!) nothing goes away in a few weeks. LOL. ...
Pulled Groin	1/22/2006
Q: and going through basketball it never had time to recover. I am just asking what leg exercises I ... A: Nate - You can probably do leg extensions and leg curls without effecting your groin. It will ...
overtraining	1/22/2006
Q: but i have a few more questions. First, how often should i exercise? Do you think like ... A: Doug - It's better to split it up even more than that. Like this: Mon - Chest Tue - Back Wed - Legs ...
what works best?	1/21/2006
Q: My name is Doug, i'm 13 and i resently started using my dad's Crossbow (a remake of the bowflex). ... A: You can get good results either way if you stick to it. Free weights offer a free-er range of ...
gaining weight	1/21/2006
Q: I've been lifting seriously about 6 months. I got sick so I lost some weight and had to back track. ... A: The rule of thumb for protein is about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. Some people will ...
is it to much	1/18/2006
Q: i wanted to say thank you for responding so quick on my last question. is it possible forme at 18 ... A: Who knows. I can tell you for sure that the peak age for a lifter is a bit older...mid twenties ...
Neck and Pecks	1/18/2006
Q: my name is Zach and I'm 17 and have been lifting since the 7th grade. I have everything i want, the ... A: You can do shrugs for your trapezius muscles. There are only a few movements you can do for the neck ...
geting back into it	1/18/2006
Q: im 18 and have been lifting steady for about 2 years i got stuck At 300 benchfor a good month till i ... A: It will take some time. It's hard to tell. Depends on a lot of things (how hard you work, the nature ...
Norateen	1/17/2006
Q: Hey, I am a 18yo male and i have been weight training since i was about 15. I have only been taking ... A: The thing with creatine that you may already know is that the weight gain is mostly fluid ...
------------------------- ...	1/16/2006
Q: I lost about 50 pounds three years ago. i feel that my body is in good proportion and I have very ... A: I certainly respect that. I don't really have any additional advice to offer, just to reiterate that ...
I lost about 50 pounds three...	1/16/2006
Q: I lost about 50 pounds three years ago. i feel that my body is in good proportion and I have very ... A: First off, congratulations on the weight loss you've accomplished. That is quite a feat. I know it ...
Shoulder pain!	1/16/2006
Q: One day, several months ago, I woke up with a sore shoulder. I've had a bone scan and there is no ... A: I would go back to the doctor if I were you. You may have something like tendonitis or bursitis. ...
My left inner chest muscle is bigger then my right	1/12/2006
Q: Hey,my name is Jared. I'm about to be 16 & my left inner chest muscle is bigger then my right. So ... A: Jared - Generally, this is nothing to worry about. Everyone is a little assymetrical, and most of ...
Bruce Lee	1/9/2006
Q: ok i know lee had natural talent and that his weight training could have been wrong yet he still ... A: First off, I don't know what the source of this information is, so I wouldn't necessarily take for ...
what i meant was olympic lifts...	1/9/2006
Q: what i meant was olympic lifts v.s. bodybuilding type lifts Followup To Question - i should also ... A: Neither olympic lifts (snatch, clean and jerk, deadlift) nor powerlifting (bench press, squat, ...
same stuff slightly different	1/8/2006
Q: Cool, but i thought you said once a week was best. so what you meant was once per week for a given ... A: Once a week PER MUSCLE GROUP, right. That's what I was trying to get across. The other thing I've ...
so those sets, keeping in...	1/8/2006
Q: so those sets, keeping in mind that i am training for boxing right? Followup To Question - i ... A: That's what I'd do. The only question for you to answer is are you trying to gain weight or lose ...
This is kind of a follow up to last question	1/7/2006
Q: well what i meant was for sports outside of weightlifting...in my case, boxing. so whats a good ... A: Weightlifting is essential for training for boxing. If I were you I would use a general ...
This is kind of a follow up to last question	1/6/2006
Q: ive heard that bodybuilding does little to improve athleticism and can even take away from it. and ... A: Both powerlifting and bodybuilding are sports. They each require different types of training, though ...
Sets-READ THIS ONE NOT THE LAST EMAIL I SENT	1/3/2006
Q: i want some advice on not overdoing things. my weighttraining workout: i workout about 2-3 days ... A: read my prior reply also, but in regards to this: it's really not possible to overdo it on a muscle ...
sets	1/3/2006
Q: im wondering if i could get some general rules about weight training sets with my program. i ... A: I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question correctly. It sounds like you are saying that you ...
Gaining body strength in 2006	1/3/2006
Q: I am 6'3" and just 170 pounds. My goal weight is 190 pounds. I want to put on 2-3 pounds each month ... A: My first suggestion to you would be to talk to your brother and find out what he did, and follow ...
wrist	12/29/2005
Q: i've been exersicing for two years now.everything from my chest,back,legs&stomach have become ... A: The thickness of your wrists has to do with skeletal structure. Weightlifting will not change the ...
Do your shoulders broaden	12/29/2005
Q: My friend once told me that your shoulders broaden if you do weight trainin. I wanna no if the bone ... A: Weight training will do nothing to change your bone structure. Broader looking shoulders would be ...
LIFTING	12/28/2005
Q: I WANT TO PUT ON 10 POUNDS OF MUSLCE MASS AS QUICK AS POSSIBLE. RIGHT NOW I'M 174 LBS. AND AM 5"10 ... A: James - There's no way to predict or determine how long such a thing will take. It's not simple, or ...
plyos and stuff	12/26/2005
Q: i used to do a fair amount of martial arts training when i was younger and have thus built up a more ... A: Jeff - Unfortunately, I have no experience in plyometrics, so I can't really offer you the rule of ...
hi	12/21/2005
Q: i wanna know can i do my cardio n legs lifting at same day. My routine is like 6 days workout ... A: It's really up to you. The question is whether doing the cardio and legs on the same day is ...
abs and bicep building.	12/20/2005
Q: hey Brian, i am a charterd accountant and most of the work i do is while sitting. so because of that ... A: What you need to know is that in order to reduce your waistline, you need to focus on burning ...
weightlifting	12/18/2005
Q: I'm Maxim, male,16 years old,5'11, and I'd like to ask you a particular question that's been ... A: To become stronger, you have to put on weight. In my view these two things are the same. the key to ...
weight lifting	12/12/2005
Q: im a 15yr old boy who is in the 8th grade.ive been lifting since june.i read in a book that bench ... A: Bench press definitely involves your triceps. Here is a different way to look at it: because bench ...
Exercise	12/1/2005
Q: 1. Is it OK to have a cold shower after a workout or running session? Its winter here...so would it ... A: The questions you asks all fall into the gray area of fitness. I don't believe there is just one ...
where do I gof rom here?	11/28/2005
Q: I've been working out for about 2 months. I am 21 years old. I go to the gym about 5 times a week, ... A: Mike - It's just hard to gain weight at your age. There are some things you can do ...
Flab?	11/26/2005
Q: I lost 45 lbs. about two years ago by cutting junk food from my diet. I have not been exercising. ... A: I like the idea of going up and down the stairs. Make sure you're wearing good shoes (sneakers), and ...
biceps	11/24/2005
Q: I'm 14. I was wanting to know what the best exercise if for bicep building. I use 15 pound weights, ... A: For biceps, do the various types of curls (standing, seating, with dumbbells, with a barbell, etc.) ...
fitness program	11/24/2005
Q: Could you recomend a personal fitness program which includes cardiovascular strength and flexibility ... A: I can and will, first I need to know a little more about you. What are your fitness goals? How much ...
Rest	11/22/2005
Q: I got to know that muscles need rest like if i workout monday, tue.., thur.., and fri.. Can i do my ... A: Stretching and cardio you could do either way. With stretching & cardio, you're not really taxing ...
Workout	11/22/2005
Q: my question is i wanna target 7 places(Groups) - Biceps, triceps , Chest , Back , Abs , Leg , ... A: This would be the best (working each group once per week is preferable). Mon - Chest, triceps Tue - ...
Workout	11/22/2005
Q: how do we set workout i mean you do all back exercises then choose next part or is it goes like 1 ... A: You should do sets of each exercise together. Meaning, do 1 set of the exercise, rest, then do ...
im a 14yr old boy.im in the...	11/20/2005
Q: im a 14yr old boy.im in the 8th grade and have ben lifting since june.ive ben doin the same ... A: I think I wrote to you before saying that you really need to spread your workout more. Working a ...
wrist band	11/16/2005
Q: I have just bought a pair of wrist bands upon advice and would like to know how it helps protect my ... A: I have used elastic wrist wraps when my wrists bothered me and found they helped. I always opted for ...
alternative to lat pulldowns	11/16/2005
Q: I cannot afford to go to the gym. All I have are a handful of dumbbells and a barbell. I've always ... A: Supplements are a waste of money. REAL FOOD is what your body needs to grow. As for lat exercises, ...
im a 14 yr old boy.i weigh...	11/15/2005
Q: im a 14 yr old boy.i weigh about 112lbs and is about 5'2 1/2" tall.i have been lifting since june.i ... A: I'd recommend more focus on each muscle group. Something like a muscle group per day: Mon - Chest ...
Beginning a weight training program	11/3/2005
Q: I am a 48 year old male, 155 lbs, 5' 10", in (what I think is) very good physical condition. I used ... A: What you're doing now is OK, but if you want to take it to the next level, you should consider doing ...
Lifting Program	11/1/2005
Q: Hey. I've been weightlifting since I'm 14 years old. I'm 20 now and lift about 3 to 4 days a week ... A: Here is the program I use. I found this to be a good program for gaining strength and size. It ...
Definition	10/27/2005
Q: I have been working out with free weights for a year. I work out about 3-5 times a week. I am having ... A: Eric - The common belief is that close grip bench presses will help with this. I don't know if ...
Looking Big	10/21/2005
Q: So, in that case, how many reps would you recommend of a certain weight for me to actually "bulk" ... A: Matthew - By heavy weights & low reps, I'm talking about sets of 8 reps. By the 8th rep, you should ...
Leg Muscle	10/20/2005
Q: I have been very active all my life. I workout consistently and try to maintain a very active ... A: Muscular "definition" is the combination of two factors: 1) Muscle size, and 2) bodyfat (lack ...
Looking Big	10/20/2005
Q: I'm 16 years old and have been doing weights seriously for about a year now. I have been very ... A: It's true: after doing a lot of reps at a light weight, your muscles will appear bigger. It's not an ...
preventing man boobs	10/19/2005
Q: 24 , m, 233 lbs, 6 foot 3 in lifting = 10 years off and on ? I feel like my chest is not toned ... A: Clayton - "Man boobs" are entirely the product of bodyfat. There are no specific exercises to ...
4 Week Intensive Program	10/18/2005
Q: my name is Matt and I'm a 22 year old male that has lifted on and off for about three years. I have ... A: The time of day you workout really doesn't matter. It sounds like for you afternoons would be ...
Body building	10/18/2005
Q: this is ruhabh again... i hope you remember me... i'm the guy who took advice from you on body ... A: Rushabh - What you suggests sounds fine. The breaks can really be whenever...for example, in the ...
Body building	10/17/2005
Q: this is ruhabh again... i hope you remember me... i'm the guy who took advice from you on body ... A: I apologize, but what I meant was those three days of lifting was it for a week...spread out however ...
chest	10/16/2005
Q: Are the major and minor pectorals the only muscles in the chest? What is the best way to work out ... A: The main muscles of the chest are the pectoralis major and minor as you say. The pectoralis major is ...
What to eat, and I need a program	10/3/2005
Q: .. I better get straigt to the point, guess you don´t wan´t the chatter:) I am a 19 yearold boy who ... A: As for nutrition, the most important nutrient is protein, and the best sources are in REAL FOOD, ...
building up	9/26/2005
Q: I also heard that I should start off with small weight and work my weight up. For example, the first ... A: Shea - It's definitely better to start off light...it helps warm up your muscles, stretch out your ...
push-ups	9/25/2005
Q: good day! i just want to ask what will be the effect of push-ups,pull-ups ,,and how to do it ... A: Push-ups will be effective in helping you build strength--to a point. You sort of plateau at a ...
building up	9/25/2005
Q: I am 18 years old, 5'10, and weight about 143 pounds. I started going to the gym and am looking to ... A: Congratulations, you are asking all the right questions. Here is my program: Day 1 - Chest Day 2 - ...
triceps	9/24/2005
Q: im a 14 yr old boy whos ben lifting since june.i do 2 setts of 10 for tricep kickback but i cant go ... A: The kickback is an exercise where you really need to "squeeze" at the end of it to feel it. Try ...
Time to exercise	9/24/2005
Q: I am a muslim male ...in 10 days the I have to satrt fasting for a full month (Ramadan) ..during ... A: When you eat really won't affect the results from your workout. My best suggestion would be to eat ...
body building	9/20/2005
Q: this is rushabh... i hope you remember me... i asked you about body building like a tom cruise ... A: Rushabh - You can do this any days you prefer, since you're not overlapping muscle groups on ...
body building	9/20/2005
Q: this is rushabh... i hope you remember me... i asked you about body building like a tom cruise ... A: No, I don't think the fourth day is too much (I wouldn't have recommended it if I did). Still, if ...
Workout question	9/12/2005
Q: I have just one goal really. I dont care about being the strongest most powerful person in the world ... A: Tristen - It depends really on where you are now. If you're overweight, then you'll need to lose ...
Fingers and wrist	9/7/2005
Q: Age:just turned 18 today. Height:5'8inches Weight:71Kg Sex:Male. Duration: joint Golds gym 2 months ... A: Happy birthday! OK, well, first off you'll need to be patient. Two months may seem like a long time ...
body building	9/5/2005
Q: I am 20 years old... Male... I am tall, almost 6 feet but weigh only about 64 kgs(not pounds).. I am ... A: You should split your workout up, something like this: Day 1 - Chest & triceps Day 2 - Back & ...
Biceps	9/3/2005
Q: I'm a 17 year old male and I've been lifting for about a year. I'm wondering what is the best ... A: You should be doing ALL of those exercises (not just one!). For biceps, I do 4 different exercises, ...
Getting cut	8/29/2005
Q: Hey. I am 17 years old and i have been lifting for about three years now. i am 5''5, 185 pounds, ... A: You can also find nutritionists online at AllExperts.com. Search for "nutrition". As for losing ...
strength training	8/17/2005
Q: im a 14 yr old boy.i have been tryin to get a 6 pack.ive been working my abs for 2 and halfs months ... A: Blair - You need to be patient, for one thing. Two and a half months is nothing. People you see and ...
strength training	8/10/2005
Q: im a 14 yr old boy has ben lifting since january.i have ben doin my bench press since january and ... A: First off, I wouldn't expect to see dramatic results in a couple of months. It takes a long time ...
Gain more mass	8/10/2005
Q: I'm 17 and I have been lifting for a year. I started lifting for water polo just on my own at my ... A: You should use a spotter. There are some exercises you can do safely (curls, lat pull downs), where ...
Working with light weights	8/7/2005
Q: I'm a 48 year old woman that has been working with weights for a little over a year. I used to do ... A: I think you'll find that heavier weights, with a brief rest between sets is more effective. You can ...
excersises using bodyweight only	8/6/2005
Q: I have 3 questions. I'm a 33 year old man I weigh 153 pounds at 5' 8" and I am 24% bodyfat.I last ... A: You'll be able to gain a little in strength and size, with just bodyweight exercises (most martial ...
guide me	8/1/2005
Q: Sir, my age is 21 and I have just started bodybuilding in gym but there is no coach or someone ... A: There are a few things with your program that need to be revised. First is that you are not working ...
Body building and the ectomorph	7/28/2005
Q: Thak so mch for your help what would u advise in ways of nutrition etc and how many exercises per ... A: 4 exercises per muscle group is what I recommend. I think sets of "8-10 reps" means the weight you ...
Body building and the ectomorph	7/28/2005
Q: I am 26 years old,male and have been weight training for 5 years. I weigh 85kg and i am 6ft 1 The ... A: Well, you didn't really give me much to go on--as in, what your current program consist of. So, I'll ...
hello	7/23/2005
Q: I am a 25 year old guy and i am conerned about a pot belly and manly boobs that I have developed ... A: At its core, its very simple: you need to burn off more calories (thru exercise) than you take in ...
advice on stomach area please	7/18/2005
Q: Ive had two babies over the last few years but i am only 27 and i just cant get my stomach back! ... A: You should probably add some abdominal exercises to your routine if you don't already. Crunches and ...
Bulking over the summer/conditioning	6/30/2005
Q: Hey Brian, in my last question I forgot to ask what you think about Creatine or what your experience ... A: I have never used creatine, nor do I recommend it. It is not something that occurs naturally in ANY ...
Bulking over the summer/conditioning	6/30/2005
Q: Hey, I'm 16, 5'10", 165 lbs, have been lifting(mostly during the summers) for 2-3 years, maybe 1 ... A: Your workout program sounds like a good one. For best strength & mass gain, you should be doing 3-4 ...
abs	6/29/2005
Q: im a 14 yr old boy.i want to know if these excersises will help me to get a 6 pack for abs.i do ... A: It sounds like you have an excellent ab workout. It doesn't matter what time of day you workout. ...
Tricep Failure	6/29/2005
Q: Age 24, Male, Lifting off and on for 10 yrs. Recently I've noticed that when I do Bench Press or ... A: Its possible you have a "hitch" in your lift. I use the word "hitch" like in baseball where they say ...
Post-Baby Ab muscles	6/28/2005
Q: Can you recommend some exercises to regain my flat abdomen? My baby is 14 months old, and I'd ... A: First, congratulations on getting below pre-pregnancy rate! That is really tough to do. There are ...
Getting in shape	6/27/2005
Q: Brian, I am a 17 year male high school student. I have done very little lifting in my life and I am ... A: As a beginner you'll have a lot to learn. There are dozens of different exercises to try. For many ...
building muscle	6/19/2005
Q: im 21-male and although ive been doing weights for a few months... im not really that into it and i ... A: You can feel soreness after lifting, but it's not really a measure of progress. Just work hard. If ...
Help!	6/14/2005
Q: I have been going to the gym on mon, wed and fri. Is that a bad thing then? The personal trainer ... A: If you're doing 15 reps, then the weight you're using isn't heavy enough to really challenge your ...
fitness	6/13/2005
Q: I am a male, age 22 and I have been lifting and exercising for about 2 years now. I have a good ... A: OK, I see where you are and I can tell you exactly how to take it to the next level. You should ...
Help!	6/13/2005
Q: I need some advice on getting more shape to my body. I'm 27 and weigh 8.2 stone which is quite slim. ... A: The exercises you are doing are the ones I would consider the "main" ones for the upper legs. You ...
strenght training	6/11/2005
Q: im a 14yr old boy.im about 5'2" and weigh about 106 lbs.during the summer i plan to do the ... A: Blair each exercise you do, you should be doing 3 or 4 sets. In order to do that with all the ...
weightlossing/bodybuilding	6/8/2005
Q: ) My name is KLY I'm 25 male I live in Bahrain in the middle east.. I'm 185cm and 85K and I ... A: You've been at this about two months. 10kg is pretty good progress in two months. On average, you ...
weightlossing/bodybuilding	6/7/2005
Q: ) My name is KLY I'm 25 male I live in Bahrain in the middle east.. I'm 185cm and 85K and I ... A: I don't normally advise protein shakes. However, with your vegetarian diet, you do seem to be ...
strength training	5/30/2005
Q: im a 14yr old boy that has been lifting since january.this summer i plan to do the ... A: These exercises are fine. You really shouldn't work the same muscle group more than twice per week. ...
Squats	5/28/2005
Q: I am a 46 year old male,5'8",average shape.I have lifted a bit in the past but not squats.I want to ... A: Squats are fairly dangerous if done improperly, so I'm a little reluctant to push you too much here. ...
weightlifting	5/26/2005
Q: I'm 15 male and have been lifting for about six months and was wondering if you could tell me a good ... A: The decline bench works the lower part of the pec more. Incline works the upper part more. Chest ...
weightlifting	5/24/2005
Q: I'm 15 years old male and have been lifting weights for about 6 months now and i wanted to know if i ... A: First, with regard to your injuries, I suggest asking your doctor--he or she has the benefit of ...
Lifting	5/21/2005
Q: I'm a 36 y/o male. I've been lifting for about three years. I initialy started lifting using ... A: You'll probably find it helpful to have a program. You should be going to the gym at least 4 days a ...
Workout	5/17/2005
Q: I was wondering if you had a lifting program you could e-mail me that would really challenge me this ... A: OK, you asked for it. :-) Day 1 - Chest Day 2 - Back Day 3 - Legs Day 4 - Shoulders Day 5 - Triceps ...
abs	5/16/2005
Q: Also how long should it take for me to see improvements.Im a model and trying to get better in ... A: "Target training" is exercising a particular area in order to improve that area. Target training ...
Hi, I am a 37 YO male. I...	5/15/2005
Q: I am a 37 YO male. I am 6 feet and 184 pounds. waist is 34. My work out goal is to lose about 4 ... A: Your plan sounds fine. I usually recommend against time-boxing your goals. Four pounds in a month ...
nutritional supplements	5/14/2005
Q: I started lifting weights around 2 months now. I am very comfortable with my program, and feel that ... A: Two things here. First, if you've only been at this for two months, I'd say be patient. You say ...
leg lunge alternatives	5/12/2005
Q: Brian, I have lost 70 lbs and have about 60 to go. I walk between 3 and 5 miles a day most days of ... A: Lunges are great, but they are quite hard on the knees. An alternative is the "step up." At a gym ...
Loss after a break	5/10/2005
Q: So what are some things I could do to help my coordination and help me not losing it during a week ... A: The answer that you'll just have to focus harder when you return. Focus on all elements of ...
Loss after a break	5/9/2005
Q: do you know why I get about 25 pounds weaker everytime I take about a week off weightlifting? I lift ... A: This is very normal. Some of it is in your head (if you expect to be weaker, you will be). Some of ...
high intensity versus volume	5/8/2005
Q: 41 male who has been training off and on for 20 years. Is there any research that identifies the ... A: I can give you answers from my experience (not necessarily the same as research). My experience is ...
How can I do curls to emphasize...	5/5/2005
Q: How can I do curls to emphasize biceps instead of forearms (other than doing them palms-up, rather ... A: I can definitely relate to this one! Its not possible to totally eliminate the forearms in doing ...
love handles	5/3/2005
Q: I have love handles that start at mt waist and go around to my back, making me look bulgey. I've ... A: The thing to do is cardio training (jogging, treadmill, cycling, etc.). The only way to lose bodyfat ...
Weightlifting	4/30/2005
Q: I am 16 years old. I want to define and tone as well as gain muscle. I dont want to be a bulky guy ... A: Here is a good three-day split routine. Day 1 - Chest & triceps Day 2 - Back & biceps Day 3 - ...
exercise	4/30/2005
Q: Which is better exercise for me: -An exercise bicycle or a treadmill I am 49 years of and have a ... A: A treadmill might bother your back. It might not...hard to say until you've tried it. An exercise ...
Post-lift soreness	4/29/2005
Q: I'm a 21 year old male and would lift from a few months on and off since early on in high school. I ... A: Muscular soreness is normal and expected. It will lessen if you stick with a program (instead of on ...
Arm exercises	4/29/2005
Q: Please can you tell me the best and quickest way to firm up my batwing upper arms? For example, ... A: This is a common misconception: if you want to lose fat from a particular area of your body, you ...
excercising	4/29/2005
Q: 170cm tall , 58kg heavy. i have musles and a good figure.but i can do a lot of excercises and shape ... A: The only way to lose fat is to create a calorie deficit. This means you burn more calories (through ...
static contraction method	4/28/2005
Q: What are your thoughts on static contraction as a way to build strength and bigger muscles? I'm a 29 ... A: My belief and experience is that it is movement that will stimulate muscle growth the most. ...
Bench Press and Dumbell Press worst exercises	4/26/2005
Q: Brian- I can honestly say that the Bench Press and the Dumbell Bench Press are the TWO WORST ... A: Todd - Flat bench (whether barbell or dumbbell) can indeed stress the shoulder joints. That doesn't ...
chest toning	4/26/2005
Q: I have lost 15 pounds in the past 5 weeks. I have been walking, super-set workout program from men's ... A: It is a common misconception that you can "target train" for weight loss. In other words, many ...
thoracic outlet and weight training	4/18/2005
Q: my son works out at the gym every day. he has numbness and tingling in his arms and hands and the ... A: You're probably wise to be concerned. I have no idea what thoracic outlet syndrome is. I am not a ...
slimmer wasit	4/17/2005
Q: Hey Brian. I am a thin female that has a waist size that is about a 25 and a half ... A: If you already describe yourself as thin, I'm not sure I'd recommend trying to get thinner. You ...
body building/strength training	4/9/2005
Q: i lift 58 lbs.i do 3 setts of 9 every other day.i would like to know if this is enough to do over ... A: You could split it up so that you are working a particular muscle group each day. Like this: Day ...
New routine	4/7/2005
Q: I have my own bar and free weights, and I am trying to find out exercises I can do that work the ... A: That is a tough one. You can work the lats with rowing type exercises. One way to do that with a ...
combat conditioning	4/6/2005
Q: Brian- After using weights for 10 years my shoulders and knees are beginning to pop and snap. No ... A: Popping in your joints without pain is probably nothing to worry about. See this web site for an ...
supplements	4/5/2005
Q: Hey, I am 18 and would like to take a protein supplement along with my work out routine. Could ... A: Yes I can recommend a safe and effective protein supplement: REAL FOOD. :-) Seriously, though, I ...
Vertical Jump	4/3/2005
Q: I have a grandson in the 8th grade that is about 6 ft 3 and about 185 lbs. What exercises would you ... A: 6'3" in 8th grade, he doesn't need to jump! :-) Squats and calf exercises are the best. A word of ...
Building muscle	3/31/2005
Q: I lost 100 lbs in the last two years and am the smallest I have been in my entire life (from 280 ... A: First of all, congratulations! What you've already done is something very few people can or do. In ...
My training	3/20/2005
Q: I am a 22 year-old male, weigh 70kgs (around 150lbs) and 180cm high (5foot 8? Don't know how to ... A: As for your workout, it depends on what you are doing in terms of weightlifting. Are you doing the ...
bodybuilding area	3/16/2005
Q: I was wondering what is the best way to build up my upper body using weightlifting techniques, and ... A: Incline bench press, and incline chest flies are the best exercises for targeting the upper ...
Training	3/1/2005
Q: . I am 26 years old, 5'8" and 165 lbs. I have about 1/4 of an inch belly hangover when standing ... A: I think its great you're doing SOMETHING. A lot of people do nothing. In order to build muscle, ...
Muscle Recovery/ Injury	2/28/2005
Q: An injury occured on my left rotator cuff a couple years ago when im out on the driving range ... A: Maybe you have already, but you should really see a doctor. Rotator cuffs sometimes require surgery ...
Weight gain and muscle build	2/26/2005
Q: 23, male, 1.5 years. My concerns are my weight and muscle build. I'm 5'10-5'11 and weigh around 150 ... A: Part of it has to do with your age. Sometime between now and the next year or two, you'll find it ...
Not feeling it	2/17/2005
Q: Hey again - Wow, that is really fascinating ... thanks for the help - I can rest at ease now! ... A: Here is the program that I use: Mon - Chest Tue - Back Wed - Legs Thu - Shoulders Fri - Biceps & ...
broad shoulders	2/17/2005
Q: i am a 25 yr old male i have been doing free hand exercises i am planing to join the gym,now my main ... A: Increasing the size of the muscles will increase the measurement of your shoulders, and your ...
Not feeling it	2/17/2005
Q: My name is Brendan. I'm 18 and I currently attend Fairfield U. I'm about 5'6 (maybe) and 123 lbs. ... A: Hey Brendan. I wouldn't worry so much about feeling a "burn" in your biceps. The burn sensation is ...
weightlifting	2/9/2005
Q: I am 14 yr.old boy who has been lifting for about 4 or 5 wks.My left arm is stronger than my right ... A: This is very common. I'm right handed, but with certain exercises my left arm does better. Its just ...
injury and beginning (again)	2/8/2005
Q: I am a 31 yr. old male trying to start up again after a intermittent last 3 yrs. Before that I was ... A: My advice in general to you is in two categories: 1. Welcome to being over 30! It's much easier to ...
lazy back	2/2/2005
Q: hey there, Ive been doing yoga on and off for 5 years so my back is pretty flexible however i feel ... A: I do yoga also. You should work on strengthening both your abdominal muscles (doing situps, ...
Needs Help	1/29/2005
Q: Brian I started a lower body program in the fall,to help condition for rec. hockey.I do squats,dead ... A: You definitely don't want to be training the same muscle group 3 times a week. Once a week is best, ...
weight lifting	1/27/2005
Q: i'm a 14 yr.old boy who weighs 104lbs.i am 5'1".i can lift 45lbs.and want to lift up to between ... A: Take it in steps. It will take a long time to get you to benching 220. There are very few people ...
weight lifting	1/27/2005
Q: My name is Jason 22 y/o/m. I Need to no how to establish a workout routine to gain bulk and ... A: Your program should have two main features: 1. Focus on a specific muscle group each workout. 2. ...
protein help	1/26/2005
Q: My name is David. Let me summerize everything to make it simple. - i am 18 years old and lifting ... A: My advice to you is to save your money and skip the protein powder. My experience has been that you ...
strength training	1/25/2005
Q: I am 37 years old (female) and am an avid runner (have been for about 12 years). I usually work out ... A: 8 minutes a day is not very much, but it's better than 0 minutes. Likewise, 30 minutes a day is ...
Hey bro	1/19/2005
Q: My main goal is hypertrophy and size development. I already have a good body and been working out a ... A: This routine is sort of what power lifters use. Not quite, but similar. You work light for a while, ...
Can I get your opinion on my new program?	1/19/2005
Q: My name is Ben Peters. I am a 16 year old high school wrestler and boxer. I have been looking for a ... A: All I can say is that you shouldn't believe everything you read in bodybuilding magazines. Think ...
Hello	1/16/2005
Q: I have been training for going on 5 years now, i am of an ectomorphic build and am very lean. I am ... A: I read your email with great interest. It sounded like you were working really hard, until I read ...
weightlifting program	1/12/2005
Q: I am a 31 year old male and would like to start a weightlifting program to build muscles and tone my ... A: I've never used a bowflex, so please take my advice and adapt it to your equipment. What you should ...
weight/ strength gain through lifting	1/12/2005
Q: im a male, 17 years young, and ive been lifting for about 5 months my lifing is done at home... i ... A: You should restructure your program so that each day focuses on one or two specific muscle groups. ...
weight gaining	1/12/2005
Q: hey brian, my question is that in regards to gaining weight. i try to eat 2,500 claories a day and ... A: There is no magic in weight gainers. They consist largely of sugar (for the calories) and usually ...
Need help gaining	1/10/2005
Q: I appreciate your time and help. I have a problem: I can't seem to gain weight and when I do, I ... A: This is common problem for guys in their teens and early twenties (you didn't tell me you age, so ...
Bench press workout	1/9/2005
Q: I was just wondering what is your best bench press workout for increasing weight. Thanks A: To increase your bench press, you should be training two main muscle groups: chest and triceps. You ...
Increase muscle mass	1/4/2005
Q: I'm 5'10, 158 lbs, male, good health. My goals are to develop my chest, biceps and abs. Right now I ... A: I don't recommend the use of creatine or other supplements. In order to grow muscle your body needs ...
Exercising	1/2/2005
Q: My names Amanda, i'm obviously a female, i'm 15 years old, 5'3", and 105 lbs. I don't take any ... A: There are two main muscle groups in the upper arms: the biceps and the triceps. You can best work ...
please help ...!!	1/1/2005
Q: . thax for the response and this is my last follow up.. i hope u got the impression that i am not ... A: You can do cardio training either before or after lifting. I know people who prefer each way. I ...
please help ...!!	12/28/2004
Q: my name is Will. i am 23 and i would like to make the best use of my gym and you sound like you are ... A: Will - You should lift an amount where doing the sets and reps (4 sets of 8) is challenging, but not ...
please help ...!!	12/27/2004
Q: my name is Will. i am 23 and i would like to make the best use of my gym and you sound like you are ... A: Maybe you could find a training partner to workout with, to relieve the boredom. A lot of people do ...
Looking to change my body a bit...	12/23/2004
Q: this is Zach. I'm currently a junior in highschool and am looking to change my body a bit for a few ... A: The best thing you can do is get yourself in a routine...a program that you do most days of the ...
abs	12/23/2004
Q: I am naturally predisposed to have a muscular figure and minimal body fat. No matter what i eat or ... A: I would say you should do more sets than 3, maybe 4-6. And if you want to treat the abs like other ...
Bodybuilding	12/21/2004
Q: 21 male 6months. Can u give me a list of the best exercises(workout for individual muscle groups) to ... A: The key thing is to get plenty of protein...from natural sources (i.e., REAL FOOD). Milk, tuna, beef ...
Bodybuilding	12/20/2004
Q: 21 male 6months. Can u give me a list of the best exercises(workout for individual muscle groups) to ... A: John - It doesn't matter so much which exercises you do, but how you do them. The key factors are: ...
dumbell press	12/17/2004
Q: I bench press two 80 pound dumbells 8-10 times the first set and then 5 times the 2nd set. I would ... A: Try the following: do a lighter warmup set (maybe 60 lbs, 8 reps) rest 1 minute do 80 lbs 8 reps ...
bowflex	12/12/2004
Q: is the bowflex system advertised "worth it"? I would like a system I can use by myself and not need ... A: I've never personally used a bowflex. So it would be hard for me to comment. My guess (based on all ...
How can i be lean?	12/8/2004
Q: I am a male, 18years old, 6'1ft in height, 67kgs in weight. I am on my 3rd month in weightlifting. I ... A: First off, creatine will not help you get lean. It's supposed to make you gain weight (but in ...
building muscle	12/1/2004
Q: I am a youthful 52yr young male into nutriceuticals and dare I say fitness/body-building. I have a ... A: I believe the term you're looking for is "negative". On bench press, for example, the negative is ...
30 minute workout	11/29/2004
Q: joined the ladies workout express(simular to curves)im trying to get on some sort of workout ... A: It depends on your goals. If your goal is weight loss, 3 days a week is the bare minimum workout. 4 ...
building muscle	11/29/2004
Q: I am a youthful 52yr young male into nutriceuticals and dare I say fitness/body-building. I have a ... A: The best program is one where you hit each muscle group intensely once per week. My workout looks ...
excersing and arthritis, pain	11/25/2004
Q: I am 40 yrs old, female and overweight. My knees have arthritis and I am having difficulty walking ... A: I wonder if, given your circumstances, your health insurance plan might cover the cost of a fitness ...
exercise	11/22/2004
Q: I am a 26 year old woman and I have just startted exercising for 20 minutes 3 times a week on ... A: 1. There is probably something you can do at your desk, but, seriously, I doubt it would make much ...
weights	11/17/2004
Q: M, 15. Hi Brian im Brenden. Im just about to start to do weights and ive been told that when doin ... A: Listen, if you were training to be a competitive bodybuilder, or maybe an olympic athlete, the six ...
streching & swimming	11/13/2004
Q: My Goal: I'm not looking for a big 'Body Builder' size body, like The Rock or something like that. ... A: Stretching - Stretching isn't going to effect the growth of your muscles per se. Stretching is ...
Fat Reduction	11/10/2004
Q: I'd like any suggestions on helping me adjust my exercise program/diet to obtain some fat ... A: There is really no great mystery in this area. To lose fat, you have to burn more calories than you ...
Chest	11/3/2004
Q: Hey, i got 2 qeustions for u. The first is how can i gain weight!?!? iv been working out for about 8 ... A: It just takes time to gain weight. For some people, at first it's easy to gain weight simply because ...
excercises	10/30/2004
Q: Iam 19 yrs old, i used to play lot of sports in school but iam not able to give time for sports ... A: My suggestion for you is to find an activity that you enjoy, and fits in with your schedule. It ...
Weight lifting Program	10/29/2004
Q: I'm 20 years old (male), and started lifting recently, but i'm not really sure about a good rutine ... A: Jim - I'm not an "expert" in the area of nutrition, so I'll defer to someone who is: go to ...
Weightlifting	10/28/2004
Q: I'm 21 years old, male, and play junior college football at New Mexico Military Institute. I'd like ... A: The best way to increase speed is by running. Flexibility and strength training will contribute. On ...
Power lifting	10/26/2004
Q: OK, I've been saying I lift just to look good. Who am I fooling? I want to power lift ... A: One thing I would change in your workout is to skip the pushups and warm up on the bench. Here's ...
Beginning with weights	10/23/2004
Q: I'm starting a weight training program and with all the different types of exercises out there, I'm ... A: Let me answer your specific question first: "if my goal is to lose stomach fat, is training the ab ...
Strength training.	10/20/2004
Q: There are so many machines should I use them all or only use certain ones? Which machines would you ... A: Sandra - My advice is to at least try them all (not in a single workout, but over time). The ...
Strength training.	10/20/2004
Q: What are the best exercises for strength training? What is the right number of sets and reps? I do ... A: There are many, many different exercises and you can achieve good results with any of them. You can ...
Weight	10/19/2004
Q: iam 19 year old boy in college ....... I am 6'1 but my weight is 52kg....(only).... i statrted ... A: 1. The time of day will have no effect on your results. 2. Same answer: you can get the same results ...
Smoking and Bodybuilding	10/18/2004
Q: I am a 22 male. I have been in bodybuilding for like two years now. I am in a very good shape and ... A: I'm not aware of any information on the effects of smoking on muscle growth. However, as you must be ...
How much weight should I be lifting?	10/18/2004
Q: my name is Jana, I am a 29 y.o. woman. I used to exercise regularly for several years (cardio, ... A: In general, you should be using the most weight with exercises that involve larger muscle groups ...
Leila, 18, a year. What...	10/12/2004
Q: Leila, 18, a year. What do you recommend as a good way to balance doing aerobic exercise, ... A: It depends on your goals. If you are looking to lose weight, you should be doing aerobic exercises 4 ...
weight loss program	10/3/2004
Q: I am a male, age 18, 5'10 inches, and 188 pounds. Clearly I am overweight. I have been trying for ... A: The thing you'll want to most focus on in the weight room is keeping the rest between sets very ...
hello,, hope you are ok! i...	10/3/2004
Q: , hope you are ok! i am will, i am 23. i have started going to the gym in the begining of this ... A: A good program does the following: 1. Focus on each muscle group once per week 2. Lots of sets 3. ...
exercises	10/1/2004
Q: you might remember me from previous questions i asked you, by the way, thanks very much for your ... A: Brenden - Curls are the category of exercises that focus on the biceps. There are various forms. You ...
weight gain	9/28/2004
Q: I started going to the gym about 3 months ago, and I have had a goal since then to gain about 25 ... A: It sounds like you've made some very healthy changes to your diet. That is a good thing, even if ...
push-ups	9/25/2004
Q: im Brenden, im a male and im 15. Do push-ups work your arms and your chest or just your arms? Do i ... A: Pushups work the chest and the triceps (back of the upper arms), and a little bit of the shoulders. ...
weight lifting	9/25/2004
Q: my names Brenden, im a male and im 15 and 10 months. i just wanted to ask if i should be doing ... A: Weights can definitely be helpful for someone at your age. Get someone to help you learn how to do ...
weight gaining & lifting schedule	9/24/2004
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out here. I am trying to write a program up. I know what my ... A: It sounds like you've done a lot of reading. I've never found formulas like these to be very ...
muscle tone	9/22/2004
Q: in other word more "cut" as in you see many basketball players have. they're muscles are not big as ... A: It helps to first understand what is going on. Muscle is muscle. The muscle tissue in your arms is ...
chin up problems	9/22/2004
Q: For years I've had trouble doing wide chinups for my back, I can only manage 4-5 before I fatigue ... A: Have you tried using wrist straps to help you hold your grip? I find this helps me maintain my grip, ...
Weight Training for Weight Loss	9/17/2004
Q: I am a Female, 39 yrs. old, have been lifting on & off for several years. But haven't lifted ... A: What you need to do is burn as many calories as possible. It's important to understand that you ...
Stomach Muscles	9/15/2004
Q: Brian, I haven't trained for about 2 years, I had bad Cluster headaches and any extensive work out ... A: Sorry to hear about the headaches. I am not a doctor. My understanding is that the duodenal muscle ...
Building Mass	9/14/2004
Q: I am 26 yr old male and have been active in basketball all my life. I have a muscular build, but ... A: The layout of your program sounds fine. I'll toss out some ideas for you. 1. How many sets are you ...
weightlifting program	8/31/2004
Q: The equipment that I have is free weights (150#). I will be lifting weights M,W,F for one to one ... A: Within the scope of what you have and your goals, I recommend a training program like this: Mon - ...
weightlifting program	8/30/2004
Q: male age 48 I have been walking 5-7 miles 5 days a week for almost two years. I have maintained a ... A: The best thing to do if you're just starting out is to either: a) buy a piece of equipment that has ...
Bodybuilding	8/30/2004
Q: I am a 29 year-old female. I am 5'1'' tall and weigh about 100 pounds. I had a baby October 5, ... A: Ya know, most of the women I hear from at your age just having a baby a year ago are trying to LOSE ...
Steroids	8/25/2004
Q: i have some few questions. 1)i've been thinking about taking some type of steroids. i dont want to ... A: Side effects of steroids: tissue and organ damage, impotence, severe emotional imbalance. i.e., ...
I need a upper-body muscle builing routine	8/23/2004
Q: I'm a 21 year old male who has been lifting for only 2 months now. Furthermore, I'm very thin (150 ... A: Here is the program I use: Day 1 - Chest Day 2 - Back Day 3 - Legs Day 4 - Shoulders Day 5 - Biceps ...
Exercise (lifting) program	8/4/2004
Q: Forty years ago I did some fairly heavy bodybuilding, but haven't done much since. One thing I've ... A: This sounds like a pretty good way to structure your program. Maybe you could look at it this way: ...
mini workouts	8/2/2004
Q: I like to take frequent little mini-breaks (~2minutes) to clear my head while I'm doing office work. ... A: I have no idea. I seriously don't think you can do like one set of an exercise, and then an hour or ...
weight training	8/2/2004
Q: This is sort of a sensitive subject. I have been doing weight training for the last six months, ... A: With regard to your second question, I have no experience in the use of anabolics. I don't recommend ...
routine	8/1/2004
Q: I have an exercise routine that i'm using to reduce my body fat percentage and increase muscle mass. ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question, but if your question is about when it is best to eat, in ...
building muscle, losing fat	7/29/2004
Q: I may be in the wrong category, but hopefully you will be able to give me an answer. I am a 35 ... A: The most effective way is to burn more calories than you take in. This will allow your body to burn ...
fitness- starting up again...	7/28/2004
Q: I'm a 24 yr. old female, just a little shy of 5'9", and am 148lbs. I want to be in tip top shape for ... A: Sounds like a really good plan. As for your arms, losing weight involves burning calories, and ...
gym and food	7/28/2004
Q: I am planning to go to the gym which want to loss some weight and become more fitter. I would like ... A: In terms of food, a well-balanced diet is the best thing. Protein will help your muscles grow. The ...
Crunches	7/27/2004
Q: I had recently started a light exercise routine. I try to do about 90 cruches every other day as a ... A: 90 is quite a lot to do in one set. In general, if you are doing crunches correctly, you should not ...
is it too much?	7/27/2004
Q: Im a 25 and a female whose been lifting for 2 yrs. Is it safe to work my muscles out twice in one ... A: Its probably not unsafe, but I doubt you'll realize any gains from doing this. Some people I know ...
Intense workouts	7/25/2004
Q: I asked a question recently about overtraining and training splits, and now I just have a small ... A: Some soreness like that is normal. To help keep soreness from yesterday's workout from interfering ...
Weightlifting	7/16/2004
Q: I'm 16 years old and I'm trying to put on some muscle. My goal is to put on around 15 or 20 pounds ... A: The supplements will not help you. It is very hard for guys your age to put on weight--it's just ...
weightlifting program	7/16/2004
Q: I need a power lifting program.I have been lifting for seven years and I am not at the level I want ... A: I'm not sure what your current program is, or whether you are talking about competitive ...
Overtraining, undertraining, rest days... very confusing!!	7/16/2004
Q: and thanks for the quick reply. Just a quick folow up- does this mean that working a particular ... A: That is exactly what I'm saying. And I'm not telling you this from some abstract theory or ...
abs	7/13/2004
Q: Ever since I had my baby (8 years ago!), I have not been able to have the abs that I would like. I ... A: Everybody has some body fat on them. Even an elite athlete or bodybuilder will have at least 5% ...
What is a good weightlifing/cardio...	7/9/2004
Q: What is a good weightlifing/cardio program for a week that can give me the strength and endurance to ... A: Essentially, it's very simple: burn more calories (thru exercise) than you take in (thru eating). ...
bulking up/cardio	7/1/2004
Q: hey brain, my name is Matt, I am 22 year old male, and have been lifting for about a year and 2 ... A: It just takes time. It sounds to me like you are making good progress, considering your age. It's ...
2 Questions on weight training	6/28/2004
Q: how are you? thanks for this wonderful service of allexperts. I use allexperts a lot for ... A: In general, the more sets you do, the better off you'll be. Also, the more days you workout, the ...
weight loss	6/22/2004
Q: I am a 25 year old male, and would like to know what exercises and other things I can do in order to ... A: A common myth is that you can do certain exercises to lose fat from certain areas. For example, many ...
weights	6/15/2004
Q: i ma trying to gain muscle on my arms and chest. I have heard that the back muscles need to be ... A: Here is a general workout plan. Now, with limited equipment (dumbbells), you may not be able to ...
biceps	6/11/2004
Q: Brian, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am a 31 yr old woman. Recently I ... A: Curls is the best exercise for biceps. You should do them twice per week. Do 8 or more sets of 8 ...
A flexible exercise routine	6/5/2004
Q: I like to exercise, specially lifting weights, I'm not particularly strong but my strenght and ... A: My best advice is to do the best you can. In an emergency (i.e., traveling with no gym available), ...
two	6/5/2004
Q: 1. Which work out the glutes better - squats or stiff-legged deadlifts? 2. If I only do one or two ... A: Best for glutes are lunges. I'd say of the two exercises you listed, squats would be best. You'll ...
workout	5/27/2004
Q: i plan on working out my biceps and triceps on different days..so when should i work out my ... A: There is no one-size-fits-all rule here. In general, the shorter your rest, the more calories you'll ...
routine	5/26/2004
Q: I am 29 years old and have been wieghtlifting for about 5 years. I weigh 160 lbs. and would like to ... A: My very strong preference is to hit each muscle group once per week. I've found that the increased ...
Workouts	5/23/2004
Q: I am a former athlete who is looking to get back down to my old playing shape. I am using a 4 day ... A: I have done what you're talking about, and I found that I liked it. I don't think, in terms of ...
Muscles and Protein	5/21/2004
Q: I'm 18 years old, turning 19 in two weeks. I weigh 143 LBs and my height is 5'9 or 5'10. The ... A: Answers to your questions: 1. How often? The more often the better. I like to go 5 days per week. ...
Creatine	5/21/2004
Q: I am interested in using Creatine to help me in my workouts... Is it a waste of money, or does it ... A: Liam - I'll be honest with you. I've never used creatine. I know people who have, and their ...
shoulder injury	5/18/2004
Q: I recently injured my shoulder doing shoulder presses with a heavier weight than I was usually ... A: The first thing you should do is check with your doctor. If you've torn a rotator cuff, for example, ...
How To tone up Chest and Biceps	5/17/2004
Q: What type of exercise(pls include reps and sets) di I need to tone up my biceps and chest? For your ... A: Flabby means you've put on excess bodyfat. The best way to trim that is to increase the number of ...
Weightlifing (Chest)	5/17/2004
Q: I concentrate on my arms and chest. For my chest I do dumbell flies and benchpresses with dumbells. ... A: It's hard to say without seeing you. A lot of times when people ask questions like this, they are ...
weightlifting	5/9/2004
Q: my one last question is ..how do i know how much weight to use for each exercise..should i be ... A: Despite what you may read, there is no formula for how much weight to use. For you, I recommend a ...
1-AD	5/8/2004
Q: I am a 21 year old male. I have been lifting since I was 15. But I recently just started lifting ... A: I don't recommend the use of supplements. My experience has been that the best thing you can "take" ...
results	5/5/2004
Q: I have been working out about 5x a week alternating cardio with lifting since January of this year. ... A: The fact that you are lifting heavier is a really good sign that this is working for you. Be ...
muscle strengthening	4/30/2004
Q: My name is Carol and I'm 57 years old. I have not lifted at all. I live in the forest by ... A: I'm not a doctor, and I can't offer any specific advise with regard to your medical condition. I am ...
Is squats bad for knees?	4/29/2004
Q: I would like to ask the following if possible. I am a male age 41 years old. Squat is quite new to ... A: The answer is that squats, done poorly will most certainly damage your knees. People I know who have ...
Chest needs help	4/23/2004
Q: I,m 45 , male , been lifting off and on for about 8 years . I,m 190 and 6'1" . I,m making fair ... A: Two things I'd recommend. First and foremost, fewer reps and more pounds. Your sets should be 8 ...
Losing the gut	4/22/2004
Q: I am a naturally thin man and began on a weight lifting & weght gain program about 6 months ago. By ... A: Like many things in life, there is a balance. You want to gain weight, but in doing so you risk ...
flat feet	4/17/2004
Q: I am 19 and have had quite bad flat feet for about 7 years. I had pain in my foot arches, heels, ... A: As you may already know, "shin splints" are actually an inflammation of the muscles and tendons ...
stronger legs	4/16/2004
Q: Brian! I've been weight lifting (on and off) for about a year. Though my upper body muscle mass is ... A: I think for legs, its most important to do a lot of 8-rep sets. Squats are probably the best overall ...
22/M 2 years serious lifting...	4/16/2004
Q: 22/M 2 years serious lifting experience Any suggestions on a work out and diet for mass building A: In terms of workout, I like a 5 day split, where each day is focusing on a specific muscle group. ...
training post injury	4/15/2004
Q: female 37 - lifting 10 years - I was injured last summer in a soocer play - ended up with a fracture ... A: Ouch! All I can say is that I'm willing to admit when I'm out of my league on a question, and here I ...
Quad Injury	4/12/2004
Q: I have sustained what appears to be a muscle strain in either my rectus femoris or vastus ... A: Serioiusly, have you gone to see a doctor? I'm not a doctor, but even if I were, I'd be ill-advised ...
ABD TRAINING	4/7/2004
Q: I AM CURRENTLY DOING ABD CRUNCHES AND OTHER TRAINING AT THE GYM. I HAVE A LARGE AREA BELOW MY BELLY ... A: When you target a particular area with specific exercises, it's called "target training." Target ...
weightlifting program	4/2/2004
Q: I'm a 21 year old college student who would like to start weight training to increase my size and ... A: You are really lucky to have access to such a facility. I hear from people all the time who want to ...
weightlifting	4/2/2004
Q: I am male, age - 29, 6 ft. 5 in. tall and weigh in at 285 pounds. I have a problem with my "gut", ... A: The best workout is one where each day focuses on a different muscle group. Like this: Mon - Chest ...
my chest	3/23/2004
Q: im 15 5'8" ,i weigh 185lbs and i bench 235. I want to improve my chest. I know people that are ... A: At your age, it's really hard for most guys to put on weight. So, just keep that in mind. I don't ...
Protein	3/18/2004
Q: If I take creatine should i take protein with it? Should I take the protein right before i ... A: Honestly, I don't think you'll find much if any benefit from protein shakes. The ingredient in the ...
Multi Vitamin	3/16/2004
Q: I am 35 years old and working out. I am taking protein powder and other supplements. I am trying ... A: Listen, if you want my best advice: don't waste your money on protein powders and supplements. ...
excercise and tmj	3/16/2004
Q: I am female. 51 yrs.old. i do not lift weights. Although my husband does. I am a walker. i walk 3 ... A: A common misconception is that "flab" is muscle that needs to be "toned up." So, if you have a ...
Please help	3/12/2004
Q: My name is kevin and i have been lifting weights for 1 year. Im 17 year old and 140 pounds. I am ... A: There is NO program--or "supplement"--that will build muscles fast. Look, if it were fast or easy, ...
cell-tech	3/8/2004
Q: I am a sophmore in High school and i am going to be playing center for the varsity team next year. I ... A: I've not taken it, but I'll tell you my experience right off is that these products always promise ...
weight training	3/6/2004
Q: Male 2 months Hi. I'm a 9th grader who is currently doing some general weight training for the ... A: My experience is that supplements are a complete waste of money, and they cater to people who want ...
Exercise program	3/4/2004
Q: I am a 20 year old male, 6'0" tall and 11.75 st. in weight. I am currently fairly out of shape but ... A: You really should be dedicating each day to a specific muscle group. Like this: Day 1 - Chest Day 2 ...
starting to weightlift.	3/3/2004
Q: I'm 21 y/o m and weigh 69kgs(152.2 lbs) and am 180cm (5.9feets on my calculator -dunno about ... A: Your program sounds like a good one given your goals. As for WHEN to eat, I don't think it really ...
where does one start?	2/23/2004
Q: Brain I'm 48yrs old very out of shape. Have a butt and stomach that I'm not happy with. I have high ... A: I think your last question is the most important: how to stay with it. The best rule here is to find ...
weight loss	2/20/2004
Q: i recently purchased a pro form treadmill and crossbow for my weight loss. i would love a workout ... A: I'm not familiar with those particular pieces of equipment, but I can give you some good rules of ...
building my chest	2/9/2004
Q: i am 15 i can bench about 215-225, i weigh about 175 and i have been lifting seriously for about ... A: I'm not even gonna discuss you're comment about black people having better genetics. You don't ...
weightlifting at home	1/9/2004
Q: I am a 30 year old woman who desperately needs to firm up! I cannot get to a gym so I would like to ... A: You can most certainly do this at home. You'll be a little limited in terms of equipment, but you ...

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