Blueprint Blog
Question: I’ve heard you say you don’t use creatine much, and it doesn’t do much for you. But I’ve also heard you say you put 10lbs on with the stuff in 9 days. Why the discrepancy? Answer: Both statements are true, but they represent two different points in time. Let me explain. I first used…
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Question: I read an article by Arthur Jones, and he claimed negative only training gave him the best gains. Like, far and away his best gains. Is he right? Answer: I think it’s fair to say negatives have some value, but not as a standalone training method. In that respect, they’re not unlike static holds,…
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Question I’m an old school lifter who’s unfortunately lost a lot of muscle. Can you tell me how fast I can gain it back? Or if I can build a lot of new muscle? Answer Much depends upon how much muscle you originally built, by what means and other particulars about your current situation. Because…
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Question I just turned 40 and need to make some changes. What’s the best way to lose weight, without losing a lot of strength? My bench drops like a rock whenever I lose weight. Answer My first thought is losing weight isn’t a good idea. Losing fat is, so let’s make that distinction. For many…
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