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Volume refers to the number of sets performed for any given exercise or bodypart; frequency refers to how often an individual trains. If you want to work each bodypart 2 x per week, you may need to consider reducing the number of sets to 4-5 for a major bodypart (e.g. back) and 2-3 for a...

Ditto to all of these posts.

With respect to the gay bishop, would the Episcopalians elected a bishop who was living with a woman outside of marriage? By electing this individual to such a lofty status, the Epicopalians have implied that traditional mores and norms are no longer valid.

I'm an advocate of HIT and I think 1-3 w/o per month is too little. You can make some substantial gains using full body or split routines which work the muscle groups 2-3 times every two weeks, however.

I have used a similar routine in the past but w/less volume. At my present stage of development, I wouldn't be able to recover from the volume that you are using, but if you find that it works for you, continue using it.

Whenever I hit a "sticking point" in the range of motion that prevents me from progressing, I will perform partial reps for just the range of motion for the sticking point. If you do this, always use a power rack and plan the workout carefully, and never perform partials longer than is necessary...

I am able to reduce BF% to < 10% w/o cardio. I gradually reduce calories over a period of 8-12 weeks. The rest of the year I stay around 12%-14% BF%. I am able to do this at 41 yr of age, too.

Due to my schedule, I am currently using the following: Workout A Breathing Squat x 20 reps Stiff-leg deadlift x 15-20 reps Calf Press x 15-20 reps Weighted Crunch x 10-12 reps Workout B (6-8 reps for...

This thread has had some interesting replies, to say the least. However, the comments have focused soley on the physical effects of alcohol and other drugs. What about the psychological and cognitive effects? For instance, memory is impaired, so are judgement and perception. I cannot understand...

A single beer or glass of wine every few days has health benefits, but if you are serious about getting cut and training, don't imbibe. Alcohol use can decrease testosterone while simultaneously increasing estrogen levels.

At a glance, you seem to be using a routine simmilar to that advocated by Mike Mentzer in Heavy Duty II

HIIT is effective for fast loss; however, fat loss occurs from a caloric deficit, and strength training w/o cardio works very well when a caloric deficit is implemented.

Have you considered a HIT program? Refer to CyberPump for some ideas.

Prince is correct, but from personal experience, I have found that 5-7 reps for upper body and 10-12 reps for lower body works best for me in developing a combination of strength and mass. I do train each set to failure, however, which, I think, plays a role in the preferred rep scheme.

A CyberPump contributor once said that a muscle does not know the difference between a machine and a barbell. However, there are differences, IMO. Since I train alone, I have typically used machines for safety reasons, but recently I have begun using free weights for training. (I arrange the...

For the most part, HIIT is effective, IMO. However, I have found that the best fat-loss program is a consistent strength -training program concomitant with a caloric-deficient diet; and you don't have to "starve" yourself unnecessarily.

What are your goals? Sports or personal gains? If sports, which sport? If personal gains, what in particular?

What is your routine? What is your diet?

Why would anyone want to use performance enhancement drugs?

Reality is what is