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This is the place where I post up muscle building articles I have written, rather than actual personal blog posts.

Vince Gironda: Short, Intense Workouts Are Mandatory

For a beginner it’s always tempting to think that just because the key to muscle growth is breaking down as much muscle tissue as possible, that working out for as long as you can with endless sets and exercises is the best way to achieve the goal. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 27th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Vince Gironda: Too Much Protein Causes Negative Nitrogen Balance

Every bodybuilder is a protein crazed fiend who would eat their own children for protein if when they look there, the cupboard was bare. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 27th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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Bodybuilder Vince Gironda’s Cure For High Cholesterol

People worry too much, because they’re told to… by doctors, by the media, by the government. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 27th, 2008 in Vince Gironda's Gems

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How To Flatten The Stomach Using Stomach Vacuum Exercises

Not everyone who wants to know how to flatten the stomach is fat, but their stomach still sticks out (much to their chagrin), and this is an article for those people. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 27th, 2008 in Misc

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Lat Exercise: How To Make Bent Over Rows Hit The Lower Lats

Long, sweeping lats. That’s what bodybuilders need to look good. And, it’s what strength trainees need to perform their best. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 15th, 2008 in Westside Barbell

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How To Get Strong Fast: The 5 Principles

If you really want to know how to get strong fast it really all boils down to five major principles. They are:

1: Train Stronger

In order to get stronger you need to train stronger. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on December 10th, 2008 in Strength Training

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Bodybuilding Diet: Are Calories Most Important Or Macronutrients?

The Bodybuilding Diet ‘House Brick’ Analogy

The bodybuilding diet can sometimes seem like a complicated thing to understand. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on November 17th, 2008 in Muscle Building Diet

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Good Mornings Exercise To Build And Strengthen The Lower Back

Lower back strength is critical for safety in weight lifting…

Without a strong lower back you can find yourself having all sorts of problems, so always make sure you train the area safely and effectively, and you’ll do nothing but benefit. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on September 18th, 2008 in Muscle Building Workouts

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Carb Up For Huge Workout Strength And Instantly Bigger Muscles

Just 3 days of carbing up will have your muscles bulging to their maximum, and give you so much energy you could have the workout of your life…

Have you ever noticed just how quickly the muscles seem to ‘shrink’ if you’ve not worked out in a day or two, or are on a decreased calorie diet? (…)

Posted by Mr. X on September 17th, 2008 in Muscle Building Diet

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Deltoid Exercises Using Nothing But Dumbbells

When it comes to deltoid exercises, using dumbbells gives you a greater choice than using a barbell does. (…)

Posted by Mr. X on September 16th, 2008 in Muscle Building Workouts

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