People who are new or unfamiliar with weight training often assume that the only way to get big is to get on the roids. What they don’t realize is that there were big units around before anyone even knew what steroids were. That is the reason I got myself a copy of the Complete Keys to Progress. Read the rest of this entry »
We have had a lot of interest in the results that Lance achieved on the Matrix Powertec Training Program. So here a couple of shots of Lance to demonstrate the results that he achieved in less than 4 months. Read the rest of this entry »
The Aussie titles on Sunday would have to be the best bodybuilding competition I have been to so far. The level of competition in nearly all the divisions was outstanding. Read the rest of this entry »
On Saturday 11th October Lance Jensen took out WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) Heavyweight Men’s Asia Pacific Title. This is a remarkable achievement given that Lance last competed in 2004. What was the secret to Lance’s comeback? Read the rest of this entry »
Lee Priest has returned to live in Australia after living in the US. We heard on the grapevine that Lee was having a few dramas training in his gym - the same problems we have all experienced over the years. But unlike us mere mortals, it is critical that Lee trains hard because it his living. The gym is his workplace. So when Lee can’t get on gym equipment because the gym is busy it is going to have an impact on his performance. Read the rest of this entry »
Lee Priest is coming to Perth for a couple of seminars on the 1st & @ 2nd November. The seminar on the 1st November in Bunbury is already sold out so if you want to hear this legend of Australian and International bodybuilding speak then get your tickets asap. Read the rest of this entry »
Now that I have reached the ripe old age of 33 and recently left behind my childhood years I am keen to have a serious go at bodybuilding. I have trained with weight s for ages but never really had a go at building muscle mass. My weight training was mainly just targeted at keeping fit and healthy as I have always had trouble keeping my weight down.
It has only been the last year that I have got some consistency back into my weight training and diet and I am starting to feel a lot better for it. So it is time to really start upping the intensity and adding some solid muscle. Read the rest of this entry »
I hate the typical “cardio” activities. When I talk about cardio I am referring to exercises bikes, treadmills, cross trainers, stair climbers etc. I really don’t see the point of sitting on a machine inside a building simulating an activity that can be performed outdoors. However I have found out the hard way that you sometimes need to incorporate a bit of cardio activity into your weight training.
The standing calf raise on the Powertec Multi System is as good as any high end stand alone calf raise. The movement is super smooth and you can really pile the weight plates on. In this video Brad goes through how to perform this exercise properly and discusses different lifting techniques. He also details how you can target different areas of the calf muscle.
The Powertec Leverage Bench Press movement is one of the best chest exercises going around. You can really load up the machine and drive out some heavy weights to increase your strength. If you want to build some muscle you can really isolate the muscle with some lighter weights and really concentrate on your form. This video shows Brad working through the flat bench press, incline bench press and decline bench press. Make sure you watch the video on the shoulder pressing because Brad discusses the different lifting techniques that you can use to add even more variety to your weight training.