Q. Vince, I need to bring up my arms to match my delts and chest to balance out my symmetry. I wanna shock these garden snakes and turn them into giant pythons! Can you put a workout together for...
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2012-01-31 02:43
Stuffed Crust Chicken Pizza
7-inch pocket pita bread (make sure it has a pocket)
¼ cup low-fat or fat-free mozzarella cheese
¼ cup fat-free tomato sauce
2...
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2012-01-31 02:35
Black Bean Santa Fe Chicken
6 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless)
2 tsp ground cumin, divided
1 tsp ground garlic
1 canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1...
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2012-01-31 02:31
Piña Colada Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4 oz. pineapple-orange juice
4 oz. water
¼ tsp rum extract
¼ tsp coconut extract
3–6 ice cubes...
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2012-01-31 02:20
Chocolate Mocha Almond Protein Power Cookies
6 egg whites
1¾ cups oatmeal
2 tsp brown sugar replacement
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup mashed ripe banana...
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2012-01-31 02:15
Q. I hear that liquid supplements are more absorbable than capsules and tablets. Is that true?
A. Some liquids are more absorbable than others. Let me explain why. First, good water solubility...
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2012-01-31 02:00
Q. I’ve heard that powerlifters are even heavier and more hardcore users of supplements than bodybuilders. Do you believe this is true and, if so, why?
A. I think powerlifters and...
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2012-01-31 01:50
Q. I’ve heard some of the top pros are using shock wave therapy to repair muscle and grow faster. What’s your opinion on this treatment?
A. Shock wave therapy, which is known as...
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2012-01-31 01:38
Q. Do you use pre-workout and/or post-workout products? What do you think the benefits are of using these products?
A. Pre- and post-workout products can be useful components in a successful...
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Q. What’s your opinion on low-fat versus low-carb dieting for pre-contest diets?
A. There’s been a lot of controversy about various competition prep methods. For my own prep, I...
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2012-01-31 00:40
Q. If you were to give an up-and-coming bodybuilder one piece of advice that would be the most important information you could give, what would it be?
A. Don’t give up your day job! No,...
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2012-01-31 00:23
Q. How did you find crossing over from the CBFF to the IFBB in terms of the shows are run and backstage with the other athletes?
A. My first IFBB show was actually the North American...
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2012-01-31 00:15
Q. Is there any money in powerlifting? I mean, you never hear about large endorsement contracts being given to top guys like Donnie Thompson, David Hoff, or yourself. Why is this?
A. We’re...
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2018-01-11 20:50
Q. Leading up to a meet, how do you know how much weight to lift and for how many reps and sets each time you go to the gym? Does Louie Simmons calculate this for you before each workout, or do you...
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2018-01-11 20:46
Q. What is the single biggest bench-press mistake that people make with regard to their form?
A. The most common mistake I see people make is with their setup. They simply lie down on the...
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2012-02-04 10:24
Q. I noticed this tiny pouch inside my pre-workout powder! I almost ate it once and wondered what the heck these things are and why are they in my supplements?
Great question! Desiccant Packs help...
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Q. I’ve heard some pros eat a shake followed by a meal followed by a shake. Is there any merit to this?
A. I’m sure the only reasoning behind this is due to nutrient timing, or a...
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2012-01-30 16:09
The FLEX Pro is always the first IFBB Pro show to kick off the season and it's put on by AMI/WEIDER so it's always A top-notch event. The show is held in Santa Monica February 18th and we...
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2012-01-29 08:21
Q. What do you honestly think makes your tanning products so popular, and which pros use them?
A. When working on my color formulas, I always use the best raw ingredients available. I even...
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2012-01-26 08:48
Q. You’re one of the largest supporters of the IFBB in the industry. How long have you been sponsoring shows?
A. I’ve been in the industry for three decades and have been...
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2012-01-26 08:29