Build Jumbo Muscles With The Sumo Deadlift
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | June 7, 2008
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Quick question:
Would you like 15-20lbs of extra muscle?
And, would you like to dramatically boost your strength and get that dense, hard look that old-time bodybuilders had?
Than it’s time to start deadlifting.
You see, many of the old-time bodybuilders used the deadlift as a staple in their routines. And as a result, they sprouted thick, hard muscles.
The deadlift is a great exercise for packing on slabs of new muscle.
However, not everyone can perform this exercise safely.
For some people, the deadlift puts a lot of stress on the lower back.
I myself avoided heavy deadlifts because my lower back simply couldn’t take the abuse.
However, recently I discovered a different style of deadlifting that allows me to lift heavy without lower back pain.
Here’s the full story:
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Realistic Goals For Natural Trainers
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | May 30, 2008
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Just a quick update today.
I wanted to make a post about a news item I saw on ESPN.
Most people know that professional bodybuilders take steroids.
But did you ever wonder how much they’re taking?
Today, ESPN reported that the doctor who prescribed steroids to Chris Benoit is facing new charges.
(If you don’t know the story about Chris Benoit, you can read up here.)
Anyway, the doctor who gave Benoit his steroids is charged with improperly dispensing prescription drugs.
Here’s The Important Part:
The ESPN article stated that Benoit was receiving a 10-month supply of anabolic steroids every 3-4 weeks.
That’s why the advice from the popular muscle magazines can be so dangerous. Not only are these guys taking illegal and harmful anabolic steroids… but they’re taking nearly a years worth of steroids in just one month.
You can read the news bulletin here.
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The Battle To Build Muscle
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | May 29, 2008
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If it feels like your body is fighting against you in your quest to build muscle, here’s the reason:
Your body IS fighting against you.
Building muscle is an uphill battle.
Here’s why your body fights your plans to build muscle, and how you can outwit your genetics and pack on slabs of new muscle.
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An Ancient Secret To Building Tricep Mass
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | May 21, 2008
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I just finished "Beyond The Universe" by Bill Pearl.
Pearl is one my all-time favorite "classic" bodybuilders.
Pearl was famous for his outstanding triceps development.
What was his secret?
Here’s the scoop straight from the man himself:
From page 143 of "Beyond The Universe".
"Triceps became my most impressive muscle group because of heavy overhead movements.
I chose those type of exercises by studying how the muscle attached to the skeletal structure."
Most of today’s gym rats have tiny triceps because they focus on the isolation exercises that use light weights.
Pearl built his sleeve-stretching triceps by hoisting heavy weights up and over his head.
Here’s A Heavy Duty Triceps Exercise
If you want bigger arms, it’s time to get serious about triceps training.
And the following just might be the king of triceps exercises.
The Standing Barbell
Overheard Partial "Push" Press
To do this exercise correctly, you’ll need a Power Rack (most gyms have something like this).
Set up the steel rods so that you cannot lower the bar any lower than the top of your head.
This movement is just like an overhead press, but instead of brining the barbell all the way down the front of your chest you are only going to bring the barbell down to the top of your head.
This shorter range of motion allows you to use a lot more weight and puts more emphasis on the triceps while relieving the shoulders.
Replace your usual triceps exercise with this classic movement for 6-8 weeks and watch how fast your triceps grow.
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How A Natural Guy Can Gain More Muscle Than A Steroid Junkie
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | May 20, 2008
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I have seen natural (no drugs or supplements) guys completely transform and gain over 75 pounds of muscle in a little over 12 months.
And I’ve seen examples of steroid-junkies who waste thousands of dollars a month on steroids go no where with their training.
Sounds unbelievable right? After all, everybody knows that steroid-users will gain more muscle than clean trainers, right?
Not exactly.
Here’s the deal:
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Does Soreness Equal Muscle Growth?
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | May 9, 2008
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Here’s the situation:
A few days ago, you watched Rocky IV. And watching Rocky beat the Russian inspired you to get off your butt and get back into the gym.
So the next day you got to the gym and knocked out an incredible leg workout.
Your reward?
D.O.M.S. or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
Which means, you’ll spend the next 2-3 days limping around like a 95-year old man with wooden legs.
But hey, no pain no gain. Right?
After all, if you’re suffering this much than your muscles must be growing. Right?
Not exactly.
Here’s the truth about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness:
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Should You Ditch The Cardio When Trying To Gain Weight?
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | May 2, 2008
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If you’re a skinny guy trying to build muscle and gain weight, you may have heard that you should drop all cardiovascular activities.
The theory is simple. To gain weight and build muscle, you need a surplus (or an abundance) of calories.
And since cardiovascular activities like running or biking burn calories some trainers believe you should cut them out when trying to gain weight.
So should you ditch the cardio if it’s your goal to gain weight and build muscle?
Absolutely NOT.
Here’s why:
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Muscle Gain Tips From The World’s Strongest Man
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | April 29, 2008
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In 1953, an unknown Canadian man won the title of Strongest Man In The World.
Born with a club foot and an eye ailment, this man never let his birth defects stop him from his goal to become the world’s strongest man.
His name was Doug Hepburn.
And today I’m going to reveal some of this man’s incredible strength feats. But more importantly, we’ll uncover his key to success and how you can copy his formula to unlock your own strength gains.
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The 98% Rule Of Building Muscle and Burning Fat
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | April 25, 2008
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Do you sometimes feel like the only way to make radical physique changes is to become completely obsessed with diet and fitness?
I’ve been down that road before. And while the short-term results can be impressive or even stunning, the end of the tunnel usually results in burn-out.
Recently, I stumbled across an article that covers this very same topic.
The author uncovered a way to get phenomenal fitness results. The key? Learning how to give just 98%.
Here’s how it works:
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Beware of Fake Hardgainers
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | April 22, 2008
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A few hours ago, I stumbled across some troubling statements on a popular muscle-building forum.
A couple of characters were telling hardgainers how to gain muscle. Only trouble is… the guys doling out the advice were most certainly NOT hardgainers.
Here’s what went down… and here’s how you can avoid "fake hardgainers".
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