Earlier this week I mentioned how certain body parts can be improved by training deep muscles that you can’t see. Muscles like the pec minor, brachialis and soleus can help “pop out” your chest, arms and calves respectively if trained properly. I then introduced an arm routine that included work for the brachialis using the…

You’ve decided that you have enough muscle mass on your frame and that it’s time to refine it, so what do you do? Well, think of yourself as a sculptor. You’ve got this rock staring at you in the mirror. Now, it’s time to chisel away at it and the weights are your tools. Here…

Q: I like to work a different body part every day. Do you have a good routine to beef up my back? A: The following routine attacks the back from various angles. It exploits different movement planes, grips, training implements, and loading parameters. You’ll notice that you start with five sets on the first exercise…