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1/26/2009 - Jonathan Blaney
Is there a rule of thumb for adjusting weights as you shift from at high weight, low rep program to a endurance program. I have been doing a strength program a...
5/28/2008 - Gavin
I am training for a climb on Cho Oyu in Tibet this September. Currently I am strength training 4xweek - Mon/Thurs and Tues/Fri. This pattern means I am only wor...
5/7/2008 - J L E
How many pull-ups should I be able to do? I am 60 years old and weight 155 pounds. I currently can do 4 and would like to know what my goal should be....
4/9/2007 - Bruce
I wish to know if there is one weight training exercise that affects the whole body? I thought possibly lifting a barbell from the floor to the shoulders and t...
1/5/2007 - Amanda A.
I'm trying to develop a strength-training program to increase hip size- I was thinking of really bulking up the gluteus medius muscles how can I do this? Do I h...
11/26/2006 - tammy embry
what is the best and fastest exercises to firm and tone the chest muscles?...
9/11/2006 - Robert LaGennusa
If I decided to use really light weights and do loads of reps would that really cut me up and help me to burn calories and lose weight. (Hopeful) or will it not...
8/30/2006 - Robert LaGennusa
I know that when you exercise the pecs (chest) such as with bench pressing you are hitting your front deltoids, (anterior) but in reverse when you are working o...
8/28/2006 - michelle
I always wanted to start a work out rountine but i am completely clueless on how to begin. If i just want to tone my body how much weight should i use, how man...
7/28/2006 - Robert LaGennusa
I've heard that there are some people who do really high repitions and low weights when working out. I'm talking like 50 reps with a really light weight. What d...
7/27/2006 - Bob
Hi, thanks for answering my question. I was wondering if it's possible to gain muscle faster by making workouts longer. Like could I 4-5 hours with the same t...
5/25/2006 - MICHELE
How often can you SAFELY work abdominals? I'm hearing that 3 or 4 times a week is average but I know during military training we worked them every day several ...
1/22/2006 - Mr. Trainer "06"
What are some other exercises I can do with my clients for their lower body. Ones that don't involve weights, but will still "Kill" their legs just the same as ...
1/21/2006 - Larraine
What is "bridging" as relates to a hamstring exercise. I am looking for something I can do at home or the gym without using machines. ...
1/9/2006 - Irene
What is the difference between back extensions and hyper extensions; or are they the same thing. What is the correct technique. Thanks...
11/29/2005 - tim
Part of my ab work out includes raising my toso to about 30 to 40 degrees and "bouncing" 2 to 3" . I do 100 reps then finish with 25 3/4 situps. I do 10 sets th...
11/28/2005 - Brett
i'm currently trying to build my chest muscles and i have read some of your other answers i have tried most of them but i really dont feel it in my chest at all...
11/22/2005 - natalie
I am fifteen years old and can do over twenty pull-ups. I am 5'8, 135 pounds, and hope to accomplish a one arm chin-up. Most people tell me that my goal is almo...
11/21/2005 - Deirdra Rogers
Your ski prep exercises show some deep squats. I was always taught that one should not squat below parallel with the floor. Which is correct?...
11/1/2005 - sam
how long can the muscle be recovered after an exercise?...
8/4/2005 - Karey
I am a female training to enter the police academy. I have to be able to do 26 pushups within 2 minutes to graduate. I could barley do 11 to enter. How can I...
7/26/2005 - Alex Carr
I am doing weights at home and i currently only have a bench, 2 barbels and 2 dumbels. Is there such a program for me to body build in my situation. If so, wher...
5/18/2005 - Jon
If I was to do this type of lifting, increasing the weight while decreasing the reps, example- bench press 150lbs 10 reps, 160lbs 8 reps, 170lbs 6 reps. What ad...
4/29/2005 - me
I can do 25 pullups in a row but i cant do one one arm pullup. should i start adding weight when doing pullups?...
3/7/2005 - mick
hamstring strain(pull) how long does it take to heal? what are some types of stretching excercises are there for hamstring strains? ...
2/26/2005 - Peter
I do pull ups a lot, but I heard you have to add weights to the pull ups. At what point should I start adding weights (for ex., should I increase the weights w...
1/18/2005 - Ellen
Hi Court - Thanks for all the great information! I have been weight training 3 days a week for about 8 weeks, working my entire body on each day. I'd like to ...
1/17/2005 - Bonnie Tompkins
When doing a correct pushup from the toes what % of your bodyweight are you lifting?...
1/7/2005 - Steve
I know that when lifting weights I give my self rest time, now when doing pushups, pullups, and situps should I do them every other day, or can I do them everyd...
1/4/2005 - Erin Cimbri
The cardio I do is rebounding on a mini-trampoline. I would like to do endurance strength training with light weights while I am bounceing. But, it seems to me ...

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