Building the Body: 2014 - Winter

Building the Body: 2014 - Winter

Building the Body is published 4 times a year and gives a new slant on bodybuilding. It’s all about how to get the most from your training by having a holistic approach, paying attention to all aspects of your workouts, nutrition, attitude and recuperation. Unlike other bodybuilding mags that contain 75% advertising, it contains no paid advertising, just helpful information based on my personal experience and that of my clients.<br /><br />In this edition:<br />Draper's Back -- Dave describes how he used his favorite exercise to build his phenomenal back and Zane compares it to what worked best for him.<br /><br />Muscles are Forever -- is Draper's article on his current training and it is one of the most entertaining pieces I've ever read.<br /><br />The Bomber -- is a song I wrote about a workout I had with Dave in the early 1970s.<br /><br />Fernandez wins Contest -- finally he takes the first place trophy on his third try. His story of persistence and dedication tells how he did it.<br /><br />The Contest Thing -- It's getting ridiculous, on one hand men are attracted to wearing Bermuda shorts onstage in physique contests. They think better this than freaky muscle shows.<br /><br />Freaky Muscle Shows -- at the other extreme is walking flexing mountains of muscle beyond belief, a spectacle to be sure but who wants to look like that? Some people do but they aren't reading this.<br /><br />Building the Body -- back issues are available and you can get these collectors items at a package discount.<br /><br />Hunter Labrada -- is carrying on the tradition and reputation established by his father Lee Labrada. With his genetics and coaching he'll go far, read about how he got started and his training.<br /><br />The Neutral Grip -- means palms facing each other and when used in pulling (rowing, pulldown) movements helped me overcome elbow injury.<br /><br />Around the World -- is a dumbbell exercise I used in my earliest workouts to bring out my lat and chest development.<br /><br />Under the Sentence of Rehab -- is what I've been through the last few months following rotator cuff surgery, I'm making progress healing gradually.<br /><br />Letters and Email -- pose interesting questions and comments about training and sleeping.<br /><br />Weighted Ab Work -- is the best way to thicken and bring out the lower abs but be careful not to thicken the lateral obliques.<br /><br />Mantra Meditation -- offers power phrases which can facilitate desired motivational and relaxation benefits through high repetition.<br /><br />Artificial Sweeteners -- have been shown in recent research to raise blood sugar levels that can lead to obesity.<br /><br />Nutrition for Healing -- is all about my nutritional program of food and supplements to help me heal. It's working!<br /><br />Frankly Speaking -- has a neat photo of one of Christine's paintings and news about special prices to BTB subscribers on the fresh batch of Egg White Perfection just in from the lab.