Recent content by gareth

Over the last 2-3 years I have been following a diet high in protein and low in carbs -- in fact I reject carbs as often as possible, eating only half the potatoes/pasta/rice I get with my meal, eating peanut butter without the bread etc. Although I looked a bit more 'ripped' now my belly...

I don't have access to a squat rack too -- and most people tell me the best alternative is Hack Squats. Not very pleasant to do but you can handle alot of weight-- after all hack squat is the original squat

Can someone give me the Brute Strength Program for March. I am away from home and cannot get Flex magazine. Thanks.

I am going to start a 'strength' routine next month -- as it is for strength does the lifting speed matter ( how about 101)? Please advise.

Isn't the 8 X 8 workout routine the same (or nearly)as German Volume Training (10 X 10)? Both produce the same results?

Can someone please give me an effective strength enhancing workout (preferably a 4 day split) or is it possible to create my own by changing the reps and sets of my current routine? (5 sets of 5 reps) Suggestions welcomed Thank you.

Can anyone tell me how to do pull-ups. Most articles say you have to start with a dead-hang and then pull yourself up. OK but it is very difficult to pull yourself up with your arms (for me anyway) from a dead-hang (especially when the arms are about to come out of their sockets) so maybe I'll...

Gopro: I read in one of the previous posts your workouts last 90 mins. Well I have just finished a rep week and each workout (without the cardio) lasted about 40 mins. If I exercise two 'parts' per day, say chest and triceps, there will be about 15 sets and with the rests of 2 mins completion...

My question concerns power week. What should the lifting speed be? should the weight be heavier or lighter than the reps week (considering the shock lifts are faster)? Thanks

Gopro: My question concerns cardio. I have 20% b/f , large belly, thin limbs. Ideally I'd like to reduce b/f, the belly and build up the rest. I am starting your program tomorrow but I'm not sure what kind of cardio routine to follow (if any). Please advise. Thanks

I prefer to lift heavy each workout but I often told to 'cycle' my workouts such as week1- heavy week 2- medium heavy week 3 -light but then MAX-OT recommends lifting from start to finish of the 12 week routine. As I want to build up strength and muscle (and lose fat) what is the better...

What is the best exercise speed for the max effort part of westside workout 1 0 1, 2 0 2?

I do both skullcrushers and triceps pulldowns in the gym, but as I only have a barbell/dumbells at home I was wondering if someone could tell me a good barbell/dumbell exercise to replace the pulldowns. Thanks

I have just finished the 9 week westside basic workout and now thinking about what to do next. I am 51 and want to gain strength, add muscle (if possible), reduce my belly, and keep cholestral in check and reduce b/f What would you guys recommend: more Westside Max-OT or...

I take in must if my carbs when I am snacking -- usually I have bread/oats/biscuits --- can I have some good low carb (filling)snacks suggestions PLEASE Thank you