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Forced Reps for Fantastic Gains

TrainingJanuary 1, 2025141Views0Likes0Comments
This article deals with intensifying training by extending a set with forced reps.  But beware forced reps need to be used properly for optimal results.  A very balanced article well worth the read.  Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #50 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #51 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #52 - MuscleMag International…

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Multi-Poundage

TrainingDecember 8, 2024157Views0Likes0Comments
The Multi-Poundage System (MPS) was first introduced by Henry Atkins in 1949.  Henry provides an update in this article.  MPS was later rebranded as Drop Sets and claimed by Joe as one of the "Weider Principles". Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #6 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #7 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

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The Majestic Muscle

TrainingDecember 5, 2024137Views0Likes0Comments
Bob Hoffman offers instructional advise on building the trapezius muscle. Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #24 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #25 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #67 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #68 - Muscular Development (December 1980)

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Andreas Cahling’s Seven Favorite Specialization Methods

TrainingNovember 27, 2024262Views0Likes0Comments
Andrea's shares his seven proven specialization methods for bringing up lagging bodyparts. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #37 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #38 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #39 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #40 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #41 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #42 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #43 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

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To Lift Or Lower

TrainingOctober 23, 2024197Views0Likes0Comments
An early article on 'retrogravity' training more commonly known as negative reps.   Very important tool in any bodybuilders arsenal. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1  (June 1971) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #17 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971)

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Know Yor Muscles

TrainingOctober 21, 2024141Views0Likes0Comments
The more you know about the make up and functions of your muscles, the easier you can develop the physique you want.  The focus of this article is the serratus magnus. Source: Mr America (March 1961) Page #32 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #33 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #62 - Mr America (March 1961)

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