At the start of my Excalibur contest preparation cycle I utilized the Y3T system of training. I now would like to give you my impressions of that system and what, if anything, I learned from it. First, Y3T is a system invented by Neil Hill. Flex Lewis is one of the bodybuilders who uses it [...]
How to Build Awesome Shoulders
February 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
If you are like me, you want to have that great X shape that you see on the professional bodybuilding stages around the world. A big part of attaining that shape is the look of your shoulders. Putting mass on the shoulder area is difficult only because of the high potential for injury in that [...]
The Role of Time Under Tension
January 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Time under tension is yet another intensity technique that you should be working with in your training. It is a simple technique that is easy to vary, but brings about great results. In fact, there are certain muscle groups (the back for instance) that greatly benefit from this type of training. The idea is that [...]
Shaving Body Hair for a Show
November 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Shaving body hair for a competition is something all bodybuilders go through. As you know, I am preparing for a show in April 2012. My advisor informed me that he wanted me to begin shaving down so that I could take better care of my skin. The prospect of shaving off my body hair was [...]
Mobility vs Flexibility – Part 2
August 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
In our last newsletter, we discussed mobility vs flexibility and how our bodies are a collection of joints, some requiring mobility and others requiring stability. We covered the need for mobility through the ankle and the hip. In this newsletter we are going to talk about knee stability, thoracic mobility, and shoulder health. The knee [...]
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