The 70% Volume Cycling Method

Carl “Saintm” Sanchez

Jun 02, 2004 12:56 PM

Recently, being the mad doctor that I am, I've been playing around with a different way of cycling for the impatient-gotta-have-it-all-now-type of lifter. It comes from t [...]

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Tired of the Same Old Pull-Ups? -Try These!

Brad Johnson

Jun 02, 2004 12:47 PM

I do not need to convince the DragonDoor.com crowd about the value of performing pull-ups. Pavel and John Allstadt have already done a masterful job of this. Pull-ups hav [...]

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An Introduction to Qigong—The Chinese Art of Being

John Du Cane

May 12, 2004 02:50 PM

Transcribed and edited from a talk delivered at a class on the nature, origins and benefits of qigong. What is the relationship between Qigong (Chi Kung) and Tai Ji (T [...]

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The Strength Lessons I Learned from an Old-Timer

(Or How to Throw a Hog Over a Fence)

Eric S. Bruesch

May 04, 2004 01:45 PM

On my recent trip to the Carolinas I had a chance to talk to Jimmy, an old family friend. Jimmy has known me since I was a newborn, and in the 30 years I've known him to [...]

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The Gunslinger Kettlebell Circuit

Tom Corrigan, RKC

May 04, 2004 01:38 PM

The Gunslingers of the Old West felt confident going into a shoot-out knowing they had a pair of 45s on their belt. So too, will you feeling confident after training for [...]

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Critical Proteins PART I:

How to Evaluate Food Protein Quality in Real Life

Ori Hofmekler

Apr 27, 2004 08:21 PM

It has long been suggested that proteins are different in their ability to promote growth. Most methods that measure protein quality are related to the efficacy with whic [...]

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How to Work up to a 135-Pound Barbell Side Press

Michael Occhino

Apr 15, 2004 02:58 PM

Arthur Saxon, Eugene Sandow. Paul Anderson. Herman Goerner. All of these vintage strongmen possessed amazing strength. Although each had his own tailor made train [...]

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Pistols for Big Guys

David Whitley, RKC

Mar 18, 2004 10:48 PM

One-legged squats, or pistols, are an impressive sight. They quickly separate those with true functional strength from those whose muscles are all show and no go. They re [...]

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Tension, the Key to Strength

Dan McVicker, RKC

Mar 18, 2004 10:27 PM

Tension is simultaneously one of the most important and the most overlooked aspects of strength training. It is certainly what separates Pavel?s training and techniques f [...]

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Form a fitness plan

It takes planning and dedication to lose that body fat

Victor Holtreman

Mar 01, 2004 10:40 PM

Do you have a fitness goal? I believe that it is absolutely essential to have a target or goal when it comes to improving your physique. It?s such a clich?, but compl [...]

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