The squat has been called "the king of exercises" for good reason. No other weight exercise works the body like squats. When I first began training over 55 years ago, squats were considered an essential exercise and just about everyone who lifted weights included … [Read more...]
How Often Should You Change Your Exercises? by Jerry Brainum 9/20
"I want you to write an article about muscle confusion." These words from the "Master Blaster" himself Joe Weider left me confused, much less my muscles. I had just arrived for a meeting with Joe at his Woodland Hills, California office. Surrounded by classic Western … [Read more...]
Building the Butt by Jerry Brainum 7/20
It's about time we all make an ass of ourselves. No, I'm not trying to insult you, dear readers. But rather I'm talking about the best way to develop the gluteus maximus muscle or glutes. This muscle is the largest muscle in the human body. The function of the glutes … [Read more...]
Does Changing Foot Position During Calf Training Make Any Difference? By Jerry Brainum 7/20
I almost got killed because of my calves. The incident happened when I was 14 years old and training at the Mid-City Health Club in New York. I was an avid reader of bodybuilding magazines, with Ironman being my favorite. As such, I was excited when an article was published in … [Read more...]