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Get Your New, Free Version of StrongLifts 5×5 eBook + 4 Other Free Stuff Sat Sep 20 09:44:43 PDT 2008 Best comeback I could make after the long hiatus. I’ve got 5 things for you. New, Free eBook. I rewrote the StrongLifts 5×5 eBook: 57 pages with more than 90% new material. I’ll keep it short: this eBook is easily worth $97 but I’m giving it away for free. To get your free... Read full article »
StrongLifts 5×5 Beginner Strength Training Program Fri Sep 19 09:00:33 PDT 2008 Simple 3x30mins/week strength training program that will help you build muscle & lose fat fast. Works for beginners & intermediates. Read full article »
Shoulder Problems? You’ll Like This Fri Jul 18 07:00:08 PDT 2008 Strengthening your rotator cuff because you have shoulder pain is like pumping air into a broken tire instead of fixing the hole in the tire. You're addressing the symptoms, not the root of the problem. Inside/out is a better approach. Read full article »
Consistency & Momentum Are The Keys to Success Fri Jul 11 07:00:39 PDT 2008 Chances are you never heard of Steve Justa. He has trained for 20 years and has done crazy things like Quarter Deadlifts with 2000lbs, Quarter Squats with 800lbs for 2000 reps or walking 2 miles wearing a 200lbs weighted vest. You can always learn a lot from someone who has trained for 20 years a... Read full article »
What I Think of Crossfit (and How to Mix With StrongLifts 5×5) Thu Jul 10 07:00:41 PDT 2008 How you would schedule a hybrid crossfit/strength training regiment to get VERY strong and VERY fit. Read full article »
20 Simple Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget Mon Nov 29 15:00:00 PST 1999 The rising food prices make it hard to eat healthy. These 20 tips will help you eat healthy on a budget. Read full article »
How to Grip The Bar Correctly on Deadlifts Mon Jul 07 07:00:03 PDT 2008 Do you use straps for Deadlifts? Do you wear gloves because your hands hurt? Look at the picture at the top. The guy deadlifts a heavy weight with his bare hands. How come he doesn't need straps or gloves? If you grip the bar correctly on Deadlifts, you'll minimize callus formation, won't need s... Read full article »
Review Magnificent Mobility DVD: What I Liked & Didn’t Liked Fri Jul 04 07:00:44 PDT 2008 Review of Magnificent Mobility: full list of exercises on the Magnificent Mobility DVD, how the exercises can help you, what I liked & didn't liked, etc Read full article »
The 10 Most Impressive Squats of All Times Thu Jul 03 07:00:42 PDT 2008 The Squat is the toughest weight lifting exercise, both physically and mentally. You’ll often lack motivation to go to the gym because you know a heavy Squat session is waiting for you there. Time to cut the crap. What you Squat is ridiculous compared with what others lift. “Somewhere out there,... Read full article »
A Quick Fix That Will Make You Push (and Pull) More Weight Wed Jul 02 07:00:41 PDT 2008 Keeping the bar above the center of your feet ensures stability. Moving the bar in a straight line is more efficient: the shortest distance between 2 points is a straight line. Here's how to push/pull the bar in a straight line. Read full article »
Hello world! Tue Oct 14 23:47:13 PDT 2008 Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Read full article »
Never Underestimate the Importance of Sleep Tue Oct 14 17:59:35 PDT 2008 Not getting enough sleep each night can lead to more than just tiredness throughout the day; it can lead to serious health issues. It can also work against all your efforts to stay fit, eat healthy, and build muscle mass. One thing that studies have shown is that without proper sleep, the central... Read full article »
The Breakfast of Champions Tue Oct 14 17:48:12 PDT 2008 We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there’s no better way to kick-start your metabolism than to get in a tasty meal.  Instead of downing a bowl of cereal and a glass of OJ, as a bodybuilder you’ll want to make sure you get in the good stuff, [...] Read full article »
DVD: The 2008 Indianapolis Performance Enhancement Seminar Mon Oct 13 16:40:36 PDT 2008 We saw this announcement over at T-Nation today, and we thought we’d pass it along.  There’s a new DVD set out now that will help in your bodybuilding efforts, and it really covers a lot of important information.  Best of all, it’s put together by two experts in the field - Bill... Read full article »
Make Your Own: Chocolate Banana Protein Bars Mon Oct 13 16:32:55 PDT 2008 Who says you have to buy prepackaged protein bars? Make your own at home with this simple, easy-to-follow recipe and you’ll get just as many of the essential ingredients as the store-bought ones: Ingredients: -2 cups rolled oats -1 cup egg whites -2 scoop ON Choc Whey -11.5oz bananas (mas... Read full article »
Top Foods to Boost Muscle Power Mon Oct 13 16:26:44 PDT 2008 To keep your muscles health and maximize your strength, you need the right kind of diet. Sure, a workout program is an important part of the equation, but the food you consume also plays an important role. If you’re looking to keep your muscles strong and maximize your muscle mass, here&#... Read full article »
7 Ways to Maintain Levels of Testosterone Mon Oct 13 16:02:15 PDT 2008 Levels of testosterone, the male growth hormone that supports muscle growth, vary from person to person.  Some bodybuilders naturally have higher levels of testosterone than others, and to gain mass, you need to protect what you have and make sure that your testosterone levels don’t fall.  ... Read full article »
Get Pumped with Ian- New recipe Turkey & Sweet Potato Pecs Mon Oct 13 11:33:48 PDT 2008 Turkey & Sweet Potato Pecs  Makes: 2 Servings Ingredients: * 1/2 pound turkey cut in to chunks * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 large sweet potato, cooked and quartered * 2 tablespoons dry sherry * 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt * 1/4 cup orange juice * Dash of sage * 1 orange, sliced * Chopped parsley Di... Read full article »
Get Pumped with Ian- A healthy CHICKEN A LA KING Recipe Mon Oct 13 09:36:16 PDT 2008 CHICKEN A LA KING Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/2 pound cooked, cubed chicken meat 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced 1 1/3 cups cooked spinach 3 tablespoons chopped onions Directions: Place onion in a medium saucepan over low heat an... Read full article »
Get Pumped with Ian- Kevin English may be the Rookie of the Year! Fri Oct 10 08:39:04 PDT 2008 Kevin English may be the Rookie of the Year Most sports have an off-season to relax and rest and recover for all of their hard work while bodybuilding doesn’t really have one. Especially, when your event is the Olympia! Many consider the Olympia the Super Bowl” of bodybuilding. The Olympia takes ... Read full article »