Question: Hi Alex. I’m concerned that I may be too old to build muscle. I’m 56 years old, 6 feet tall and have always been fit with solid muscle. Problem is, I’ve also always had a very difficult time gaining weight and especially gaining muscle bulk. The last 2 years I’ve been lifting 3 days …
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You’ve probably heard of DEXA scans being used by the health-conscious as a method for obtaining body composition and fat content data, or for diagnosing bone density conditions such as osteoporosis. But what exactly is a DEXA scan, and how does it work?
Question: Hi. I’m a female, 5’10, 160 lbs. I’ve always been active with Pilates and yoga but have been totally committed to weight lifting, cardio and a diet plan for 6 months. I love it! I’m a “fat ectomorph” when I do not work out. I would never be described by anyone as “fat” but …
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___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW____TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW___Question: I want to workout with my adjustable dumbbells 3 times a week; on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday schedule. Can you show me a 3 day dumbbell split routine that includes a forearms/abs/calves day for one of the workouts. Thank you! – Josian Answer: Hi Josian. Thanks for the request. First off, is there any reason that …
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Question: Hey Alex, I am at a fitness/fat loss plateau, and it sucks! First off, I am a female so when I say I can bench 170 lbs., don’t think “wow he is small.” Anyways, with that said, I do a lot of heavy weight training and I have very lean muscle. My issue now …
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___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW____TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW___The following post is based on a Q&A between me and one of my readers, Arnaldo. Arnoldo wanted to fix his uneven shoulders, which was affecting his overhead lifts.Arnaldo’s Question Hey Alex! I came across your upper back anatomy guides, and I think they are really awesome! I decided to write you as I’m really confused about what …
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Question: I am 56 years old and 215 lbs. I have been lifting every other day and running 3 miles every day for 2 months. My goal is to lose fat and get down to 190 lbs, and also build a respectable upper body. My diet has consisted of no alcohol, plenty of protein and …
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Question: Hey, I’m 14 years old and I want to know if I can build muscle without supplements, protein bars and shakes, or a hardgainer diet. Note that I currently have a daily intake of 50-70 grams of protein. I also drink 10 glasses of water every day. – Brigham Answer: Thanks for the question, …
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Question: I was hoping you could tell me some ectomorph training tips and workout advice. I looked at your article on different body types, and was intrigued to find that the ectomorph somatotype accurately describes both my personality and my body type. In terms of weight lifting, how does this body type affect the way …
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