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Question I’m a 300+lb powerlifter but getting older and looking to make a change. I really like what you’ve said about bodyweight stuff, and in particular the handstand pushup. Believe it or not, I’d kill to be able to do just one. Where do I start? Answer The first step in bringing BW work into…

Question I hate cardio and prefer not to do it. I like lifting heavy things, so anything above 5 reps is cardio to me ha ha. However I just turned 40 and my Doctor says I need to do something. You seem pretty well versed in alternative approaches to things. If you were me, what…

Question I’m just starting out with weightlifting and came across your website. What exercises do I do to build my biceps up the most? Do I need a preacher curl? Are DB curls as good as barbell?? Answer First things first: It sounds like you’re bodybuilding, not weightlifting. There is a difference and a reason…

Question I’m using the 11 % solution you wrote about in The Blueprint Bulletin. How would you warm up ramp up the weight, before the 2 work sets? Answer This is a great question, but my answer is probably going to raise eyebrows and be controversial. Nevertheless, it’s what I do (and have done for…