Until recently, bodybuilding was virtually ignored by sports scientists. While studies of the effects of drugs commonly used by athletes, such as anabolic steroids, did exist in the medical literature there was nonetheless a dearth of information about the science … [Read more...]
Unleashing the Wild Vince (Gironda) by Jerry Brainum
"There's no doubt about it. I am hated and I am loved. Why? Because I am dogmatic. I have this unforgivable feeling inside of me when it comes to bodybuilding. I know what I am talking about. If it ruffles feathers, so be it. I can neither compromise nor save feelings … [Read more...]
An Intensive Analysis of Common Bodybuilding Competition Practices by Jerry Brainum
I've previously discussed in-depth the scientific ways to reach maximal muscular condition for a variety of bodybuilding competitions in past issues of Applied Metabolics. For example, in one article I outlined in detail the diet and anabolic drug program that was used … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Women’s Figure competition: A Science-Based Approach by Jerry Brainum
In prior issues of Applied Metabolics, I've discussed in detail scientifically-based techniques used to prepare for men's professional bodybuilding competition, which involved a case study of precisely how a top-5 Mr.Olympia competitor prepared for the contest and got into the … [Read more...]
Preparing for physique competition: Is there a better way? by Jerry Brainum
 Similarly to many other things, bodybuilding competition continues to evolve. Back in 1983, I wrote an article for the inaugural issue of Flex magazine about whether bodybuilding competition was veering to a judging system that held muscular mass as the deciding … [Read more...]