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Barbell Squat Alternatives

By Coach Rob Regish / April 28, 2021 /
Barbell Squat Alternatives

Question If I leave squatting out of my workouts, how much muscle growth am I giving up? Because my knees really hurt when I squat, and the pain just gets worse when I chase higher and higher numbers. Answer There’s an assumption here that’s underlies both his problem and my answer, and it’s this –…

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Superbolic

By Coach Rob Regish / April 21, 2021 /
Superbolic

Question Did you ever use a product called, “Superbolic”? It used to be advertised in the back of all the muscle mags, and claimed incredible gains. What was in it, and did it work? Answer Fortunately, I can say I was never taken in by this one – but I had at least one friend…

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Are Pullovers Dangerous?

By Coach Rob Regish / April 14, 2021 /
Are Pullovers Dangerous?

Question I read somewhere where pullovers were dangerous. Is that true and if so, are all pullovers dangerous? Like is a machine pullover more dangerous than a DB pullover?? Answer It really isn’t accurate to generalize, because there are too many different variables. For example, your unique physiology and biomechanics may make pullovers of any…

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BCAA with Extra Leucine

By Coach Rob Regish / April 7, 2021 /
BCAA Extra Leucine

Question: What’s your take on BCAA’s with extra leucine? Do these formulas work?? How much do I need and why can’t I just get BCAA’s from my whey? Answer: BCAA’s have been the darling of the supplement industry for some time, and they’re not entirely without merit (although recent research will give you pause, and…

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