"Off Season" Cardio

Posted by on Apr 15, 2010 in body building, cardio, drug free, Max-OT | 6 comments

There’s not a doubt in my mind that Max-OT style cardio (short duration/high intensity) is the most effective way to approach cardiovascular exercise based on research and my own personal experience. Max-OT cardio played a very big role in achieving the best condition of my life when I won my IFBB pro card at the Team Universe. One fairly common question I get is about cardio in the “off...

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Great Podcast Interview

Posted by on Apr 15, 2010 in body building, drug free, Max-OT, podcast, steroids | 2 comments

I was recently the special guest on BEYOND DIET Podcast and had a very interesting interview that is now available. We touched on a variety of topics including Max-OT principles and my basic nutrition philosophy. We also got into some personal stuff as I discuss my bodybuilding origins, the decision to remain drug free and I share some special advice for those who want to achieve an outstanding...

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Progressive Overload, Progressive Gains

Posted by on Apr 9, 2010 in body building, Max-OT, overload, weight | 5 comments

You’ve heard me say many times that progressive overload with the Max-OT principles is the key to continual muscle gains but how much weight should you add and when should you add it? There’s no magical formula but there are a few guidelines you can follow to keep each workout heading in a maximum muscle building direction. I’ve found it helpful to establish individual daily goals of...

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Forced Reps – To do, or not to do?

Posted by on Apr 8, 2010 in body building, forced reps, lifting, Max-OT, training | 0 comments

You’re pounding out an intense set of bench presses and you’re just about at your limit. You want to pack on as much mass as possible and nothing is going to stand in your way. You’re not about to stop the set so you grunt to your partner, “two more” because you know those extra two forced reps with help are what separates the men from the boys and will ignite crazy new muscle growth,...

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Drug Free Muscle Building Tip – Choose your plan wisely!

Posted by on Apr 6, 2010 in body building, cardio, drug free, Max-OT, nutrition | 1 comment

So, have you looked at the latest and greatest routine from your favorite muscle building magazine lately? Maybe one guaranteed to put and extra inch on your biceps in record time? You need to be careful before you embark on any of these “advanced” workouts and consider the fact that the people advising these routines may not be the best sources of information for you to follow. If you are a...

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Form: Work with your natural biomechanics

Posted by on Apr 1, 2010 in body building, exercise, form, Max-OT, training, weight | 2 comments

I often get asked about proper exercise form and commonly the exercises in question are curling movements. Here’s my take. Contrary to popular belief, you should not remain super strict with your motion when doing barbell or dumbbell curls. You should allow your body to move naturally thereby working with your biomechanics rather than fighting them. Working with some natural movement...

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