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Controversies aside, it's far to say Joe Weider's was one of the most influential men bodybuilding has ever encountered. In the course of his long career as a trainer, promoter and media mogul, Weider came across everyone from Arnie to Ronnie. Who better to learn from then the man known as 'The Trainer of Champions'.... Continue Reading →
The GOMAD, or 'Gallon of Milk a Day', Diet is often the go to option for hardgainers struggling to gain weight in an easy and relatively straightforward way. Advocated by strength coaches, the dark recesses of the internet and the occasional big guy at the gym, there is no denying the impact the approach has... Continue Reading →
Previously on this site we have looked at the influence of Peary Rader on both bodybuilding and weightlifting. Editor of Ironman magazine for several decades, Rader was influential in the training of thousands of men during the course of his career and more importantly, his focus tended to be on 'the common man' as opposed... Continue Reading →