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The Boring But Big Training Program From The Man Who Out-Muscled Arnold

The Boring But Big Training Program From The Man Who Out-Muscled Arnold

Apr 18th, 2010No Comments

In 1966, the world’s most famous bodybuilder (Arnold Schwartzeneggar) enter the Mr. Universe Amateur competition (talll division).
He took 2nd place.
The man who beat him? Chet [...]

Five Minute Fitness: No Equipment Needed

Five Minute Fitness: No Equipment Needed

Mar 2nd, 2010No Comments

In the 1950’s, the Royal Canadian Air Force asked scientist Bill Orban to create a fitness plan for their pilots. (At the time, a whopping [...]

The Godfather of Progressive Resistance

The Godfather of Progressive Resistance

Sep 24th, 2009No Comments

Before you ever pick up barbell, you should know the story of Milo. It should be posted on the door of every gym.
Milo of Croton [...]

Squats: Are They Really That Important?

Squats: Are They Really That Important?

Sep 23rd, 2009No Comments

These days, it seems like everyone “already knows” how important squats are.
And yet, it’s still incredibly rare to see anyone performing full squats in most [...]