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Training A Fitness Competitor vs Figure vs Physique vs Bodybuilding
Manitoba Muscle - Darren Mehling
Manitoba Muscle - Darren Mehling
Q. How do you train a fitness competitor versus figure vs. women’s physique versus women’s bodybuilding?
A. Numerous factors determine how I program for each of my female competitors and the... more
Q. How do you train a natural bodybuilder versus one using steroids? What are the major differences from a purely training standpoint?
A. There’s not a lot of difference with how I train a natural... more
Q. I’ve seen athletes using those hypoxic training masks. Do you use these with any of your athletes, or are they a scam?
A. I can guarantee you that the athletes wearing those masks in the gym aren’... more
Q. What do you say to the statement “Bodybuilding is not about health?”
A. I would like to make the distinction between competitive and non-competitive bodybuilding. I would say non-competitive... more
Q. I notice that many of the pros don’t use a full range of motion during training. Does this isolate the muscles more, or are they shortchanging themselves on gains that they could be making?
A.... more
Q. What are the newest treatment methods for injuries that bodybuilders and other athletes should be excited about? Are there any cutting-edge technologies that will improve injury recovery?
A. There... more