Delt Triad: The Fast Way to Round Shoulders

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Note: this article originally appeared at TMuscle.com.  The article below is how I sent it to the editors, prior to them…well, editing it.  Of course the edited version is typically better, I just wanted to share this “raw & uncut” version with you.  To see it as it ran, click on The Delt Triad: Round [...]

Should you train through DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)?

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Whether or not to weight train when suffering from muscle soreness is one of the most commonly asked, yet misunderstood questions. So I wanted to post this particular episode of The Dr Clay Show here for you, so that I can finally set the record straight on training with muscle soreness (aka Delayed Onset Muscle [...]

Which is Better, Dumbbell or Barbell Upright Rows?

Question: I have a question about upright rows.  I’m thinking of adding them to my routine, but which is better…doing them with a barbell or dumbbells? Ralph F. / Tallahassee, FL Answer: Upright rows are certainly a great exercise for stimulating the upper traps and medial delts, but they are fairly “risky” in that a [...]

How to Do Hanging Leg Raises The Right Way

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The hanging leg raise is one of the single best ab exercises around. In fact, the hanging leg raise has been shown in research to activate more muscle fibers in the abs than practically any other exercise.*  The problem is, most people do not do them properly. Read on to find out how to do [...]

Question about Training Front & Side Delts Separately

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Here’s a Unique Training Split Separating Anterior & Medial Delts Question: What do you think of this training split? DAY 1 Chest, Front (anterior) Delts, Triceps DAY 2 Back, Biceps, Rear Delts, Side (medial) Delts DAY 3 Rest DAY 4 Legs, Abs Rest for 2 – 3 more days and repeat.  James K./via bodybuilding.com forum [...]