ARE WRAPS GOOD?
If you are going really heavy and want to keep your kneecaps intact you might want to wrap your knees. It will keep your joints tight and the elasticity will actually make the lift easier. Personally, I choose to just dial it back a bit so as not to injure myself.
This weekend marked the second chance this year for NPC Men's Physique competitors to make the jump to the IFBB at the Jr. Nationals. The turnout was incredible for the MP division. It was only outdone in quantity by the number of ladies in the bikini division. These two divisons made up roughly half of the total number of competitors to take the stage. Whereas it took Men's Bodybuilding, Women's Bodybuilding, Women's Physique, Fitness and Figure to make up the other half.
In this and the subsequent article I want to share additional details about my modifications on Eric Broser’s excellent ‘Power/Rep Range/Shock’ (aka P/RR/S) system.
A recent study published in the journal Obesity sent shockwaves through the health and fitness community like nothing seen in recent months. The study, declaring that you could drink diet soda and lose weight, seemed counter-intuitive and left many personal trainers scratching their heads.
Ever since I was a young kid I have always had instilled in me that what we do today in the present moment is what truly matters and I couldn’t be more thankful for learning this practice from early on, it truly has made all the difference in my life.
The Omaha Pro show is now in the record books. Fourteen MP Pro's took to the stage in hopes of earning their place on the Olympia stage and earn some prize money.
Continuing last month’s article, I will now start to look at the different types of cardio which are usually implemented into a program to effectively burn body fat.
I remember it like was yesterday. There I was in Salt Lake City in my first physique show of 2013 and, boom I was in first callout...
This weekend marked yet another huge IFBB Men’s Physique happening. For the second time in 2014, two MP Pro Shows took place on the same weekend. On this round we had the Toronto Super show and the Mile High Pro Show.
My love for the gym started as a result of my desire to improve my basketball game. Before becoming a “gym rat,” I mainly went to the gym do squats so that (in my mind) I could improve my vertical.
Salt has gotten a bad rap due to its rampant overuse in the food and restaurant industries and its potential to elevate blood pressure in susceptible individuals...
This weekend in South Carolina at the Jr. USA's only three pro cards were awarded to MP competitiors. That may sound like a lot of cards, but not when you consider the huge number of MP competitors to hit the stage. Anymore it isn't a surprise to see the MP division dominating a contest.
Attorney John Rushford, age 50, hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He’s been weight training nearly two decades, earned his B.A. from Boston College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh.
It is something that plays a large role in the lives of almost every competitor. Cardio is required by 95% of physique athletes to go from lean to stage lean.
There is a growing body of evidence that is challenging the long-held notion that delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS is essential for muscle growth.
The results are in on a stacked MP Pro class at the 2014 NY PRO. There were many familiar faces and physiques taking the stage as well as a number of gents newer to the pro ranks.
Recently I’ve been using variations of a training system called Power, Rep Range, Shock (aka P/RR/S) which was created by natural bodybuilder, fitness model, author and trainer, Eric Broser. Before going further I want to thank Eric for giving me permission to write about his excellent training system!
I have actually known about P/RR/S for several years via a variety of interviews and articles. However, more recently I decided to purchase Eric’s Power, Rep Range, Shock DVD so I could see the subtleties of his system in action. I then took the basic principles of P/RR/S and put together several different variations on the system, which I have been currently using with great success!
What a weekend in the IFBB for the Men's Physique Division. Nearly 40 IFBB MP Pro's hit the stage looking to take home the big prize of first place and an automatic bid to compete on the Olympia stage. When the dust had settled, Jason Poston walked away with that much coveted 1st place. Michael Anderson grabbed second while Denis Gusev snagged third. Here are the official results from a hard fought battle in Dallas this weekend at the Europa Supershow.
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weekend marked the second largest turnout of IFBB Men's Physique Pro's on a single stage. Thirty four of the top physiques in the world took to the boards under the lights with the goal of earning the title "IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Men's Physique Champion."
While working to defend his 2013 title this year, Mark Anthony Wingson, had a ton of incredible competition. Looking at the line-up from top to bottom, there are no weak physiques. All of the men that showed up had the potential to place very well. That said, those that were knocking at the door and most noticeably threating to take the crown were Jason Poston and Michael Anderson whom both came into the show in incredible shape and with impeccable conditioning.
In the end, Mark Anthony was able to defend his title. Jason Poston and Michael Anderson finished second and third respectively while Anton Antipov and Tyler Anderson grabbed fourth and fifth to round out the top five.
Jason Hawley: Firefighter, Police Officer, Men’s Physique Competitor!
32-year-old Jason Hawley, originally of Hebron, Connecticut, currently resides in South Windsor, Connecticut. He has been training for 16 years and has a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a double minor in Sociology and Criminology. He is a full-time firefighter in Hartford and on his days off he serves as a police officer in Burlington.
For most folks, cardio is a dreaded word that means thirty to sixty minutes-plus each day on some piece of gym equipment slowly building up a good old-fashioned sweat. At the end of the session, when the time expires, you’re left wondering if you really melted away some of that fat that has covered up your striated and ripped appearance since your last show.
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