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What works better for you, training each body part for say 20-30 minutes twice a week or once a week for 45-60 minutes? I have always switched up my routine, exercises, rest period, etc. but never just worked out each part once per week. Alot of what I have been reading lately guys say they...

The weakest areas on my weak physique are my shoulders, traps and hamstrings. Would some of you give me suggestions for exercises for these areas. I would list my current exercise program, but I believe in the shock principle so my routine and reps change about every 2 weeks. I just wondered if...

I threw in an extra chest workout last night (usually I work chest on Mondays). I had a friend press down on my back while I did pushups for the first time in months and today my lats are very sore. My lats are never sore after chest worout, so what is up. I used those pushup handles and had my...

I have always heard that it is hard to overtrain calves but what about traps? Would it be overtraining to hit them twice a week? Thanks for any opinions.

Is there a big difference between db flyes and using the butterfly attachment? I can really load up the weight on the butterfly attachment but if I go real heavy with the dbs I put alot of stress on my shoulders especially when the weight is in the lowest position.

How far apart should your hands be for close grip bench? I have mine about 6", is that OK?

For back, which is better, wide grip pullups or close grip chins? I like the wide grip better, but I am tring to widen my back, so is one better than the other. Thanks.

Just wanted to get the forums opinion on dips. I do 3 sets of 8-10 leaning forward with a 45 hooked to the belt hoping that I am working chest and tris. Does anyone else like this exercise or am I wasting my time? Thanks for your input.

I have been thru Gopros routine once, took my week off and am half way thru the second cycle. My traps and legs are lagging behind compared to everything else. Is it counterproductive to train traps twice a week? My legs are improving, I just had farther to go with them. Very pleased with the...

I work out in my home. I have the opportunity to purchase a new Body Solid hack squat machine for $699. This is the last one they have. My question is, is it worth it? Is this a good machine for leg workouts or would I be better off spending my money on something else. I have a squat rack and I...

Could someone tell me a good routine for pec mass. Since you can't target the upper or lower pec then it seems to me that flat bench or flat dumbell press would be the best exercises. Incline would seem to incorporate the shoulders more and declines would incorporate the tris more than flat. If...

Tonight is shoulders\traps. I usually do a shoulder set then a trap set, rest 1 to 2 minutes then another shoulder set and trap set. Do most of you do this or do you finish with all shoulders exercises and then do traps?

I have what my physical therapist called "Runners Legs". Better known to the rest of us as chicken legs. I had an injury a few years back, so I have used that as somewhat of an excuse. Anyway, for legs I do 4 sets of squats, 4 sets leg extensions, 4 sets one leg calf raises and 4 sets seated...

Can a few of you tell me your traps routine, i.e. which exercises you do, how many sets, reps and poundage? Thanks for your help.

I have heard from different people that low weight\high reps work best for calves. What are some of your opinions. I tore an adductor muscle in my left leg a few years back and the doctors say there is nothing they can do for it. If I work legs heavy, the muscle draws up, bleeds internally and...

Is there a ratio of the amount you should be able to squat to your total body weight? I realize leg size, strength, etc are important. But is there just a rough quide, like you should squat twice your weight, etc.

Hi guys and gals, I have been following your site for awhile and have gathered alot of good info. I just joined tonight and here is my first question. Can someone give me a good program for traps? I have been doing shrugs and upright rows, but how many sets and reps and are there any other good...