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Here in the Burn The Fat Training Q & A department, you will find real answers to real questions submitted from Inner Circle members on the topics of exercise questions and general training program questions.
Nearly all of these Q & A columns are Inner Circle members-only exclusives which cannot be found on any other website and every question is answered by Tom personally. Tom is well-known for the way he answers questions with more specifics and details than any other diet or fitness column in the world. You will not find more thorough answers to your most pressing questions - anywhere! You might even get your own questions answered here! Simply ask your questions in our discussion forums and we continuously archive all of the best and most frequently asked questions from our forums right here in the official Burn The Fat Q & A column!
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Upright Rows: Shoulder Wrecker Or The Most Underrated Deltoid Exercise?
By Tom Venuto
Barbell upright rows... you see people doing them in the gym every day, but you may have also heard from your trainer or gym buddies that this popular exercise can "wreck your shoulders." Is the upright row one of those exercises you should never do? Do they really cause shoulder impingement syndrome and if so, then why do you see so many champion bodybuilders and figure athletes doing them? . . .
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What Is The Ideal Order of Exercises For Weight Lifting?
By Tom Venuto
When designing weight training workouts, is there an optimal order for the exercises or muscle groups? Are there any exercises you should never do first - or never do last? Are there advantages/disadvantages related to the order that you work out each muscle group? What is the optimal order for building strength versus building muscle mass? Why do so many bodybuilders and fitness experts give conflicting advice on this subject? Read on and learn the answers to all these questions and more... . . .
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The Spartacus Workout And Circuit Training: Is This Good For Cardio?
By Tom Venuto
Every time a movie or TV series full of buff bods hits the screen, it seems some enterprising trainer releases a workout program in its namesake. The 300 workout was an internet sensation, with the trainer's behind it claiming it was responsible for all those six pack abs and rippling muscles you saw on the big screen. More recently, the Spartacus workout has been making it's rounds. The question is - are these "Hollywood workouts" really effective or just the latest fitness gimmick... and if they are good, how should you fit them into your training regime - as cardio or resistance training? . . .
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German Volume Training: The Ten Sets of Ten Workout (10 X 10)
By Tom Venuto
QUESTION: "What's the deal with German Volume Training? Do you have any experience using this method? I have been reading up on it and it promises some serious muscle gain, somewhere in the order of 10 lbs in 10 weeks. I haven't found much in the way of what's recommended nutrition and calorie wise on such a program, but I'm assuming a decent surplus would be needed to add that kind of mass. I was thinking I might give this a shot once I get leaner and would love to know if it's worth trying or just another workout gimmick." . . .
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Body Part Split Routines: What are the Pros and Cons?
By Tom Venuto
Does a full-body workout, an upper-lower split or a movement- based strength program produce maximum muscle size? Or does the bodybuilder's method - body part split routines - build the most muscle? This controversy has been hotly debated for years, but the truth is, there may not be a single best muscle building method - there are advantages and disadvantages to each. Understanding the pros and cons could be the key to choosing the best weight training schedule for you... . . .
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The Truth About Partial Reps and Full Range of Motion
By Tom Venuto
Most trainers and fitness experts tell you that when you lift weights, you should always perform the exercise through a full range of motion. But when you look around the gym, you often see people lifting weights and falling short of full extension or flexion and sometimes even doing short, choppy partial reps. Sometimes the people doing these reps are in great shape and appear to be very strong. Do partial reps work the muscles differently or is it just bad form? . . .
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How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? Strength vs Time-Efficiency
How long should you rest between sets? Some strength coaches tell you to wait 3 minutes or longer before doing another set. Competitive bodybuilders tell you to rest 60 seconds or even 30 seconds! Some trainers say, don't rest at all - do circuits and keep moving! Confused? Well, there IS an ideal rest interval for each type of goal... plus, there's a research-proven training trick that allows you to achieve two goals at once. Read on to learn the secrets! . . .
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Machine Training: Alive And Well
By Tom Venuto
In recent years machines have gotten a bad rap in the strength training world. "Non functional," "unnatural movement patterns" and" not as effective as free weights" are just a few of the common complaints of the anti machine camp. Some die hard free weight lifters have become outspoken critics of machines, throwing out all machine exercises with the possible exception of a few cable/pulley movements. Unfortunately, they've thrown out the baby with the bathwater. Contrary to persistent rumors, the demise of machine training has been greatly exaggerated! ... . . .
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How To Build More Muscle In Less Time With Supersets
By Tom Venuto
Wouldn't it be great if there was a safe and natural way to build more muscle in a shorter period of time? In this day and age of exercise gimmicks and quick fix solutions, most smart bodybuilders would be skeptical if they heard such a claim. But guess what? Such an "animal" really does exist. In this article you'll discover my "superset secrets" to packing on more lean muscle mass. Even if you've used supersets before, you may not be familiar with all the different types of supersets or the many ways you can incorporate them into your workouts. Click Here to keep reading... . . .
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How To Get Insanely Good At Doing Pullups and Chinups
By John Sifferman
No matter who you ask, almost everyone agrees that pullups should be a main-stay in your training program. Pullups are fantastic for upper back development, they strongly work the arm flexors and grip muscles, plus they're a practical movement too. But most people struggle to improve in this challenging exercise. There's more to it than just "do more pullups." Now, John Sifferman reveals the secrets to skyrocket your pullup performance and develop an amazing upper back! . . .
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The Truth About Muscle Confusion Training
By Tom Venuto
The muscle confusion theory says that by changing your workouts constantly, your body can't adapt or that the new exercises will "shock" your muscles into new growth. Although this training principle has been getting a lot of attention lately, it is controversial and has been often criticized. If you approach muscle confusion in a certain way however, it's a legitimate and powerful technique that could break you out of progress plateaus, stimulate continuous strength and muscle gains and keep your training interesting... . . .
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Drop Sets For Maximum Muscle Growth
By Tom Venuto
I started bodybuilding over 25 years ago, and during that time, I've had the opportunity to experiment with literally dozens, if not hundreds of high intensity training methods. If I were only allowed to pick two of those techniques for building muscle, one of them would be drop sets (the other would be supersets). Read on to find out why drop sets are so effective for bodybuilding and discover 12 unique ways to use drop sets for some of the most amazing muscle growth you've ever experienced . . .
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Concurrent Strength And Aerobic Training:
Does Cardio Interfere With Your Muscle Gains?
By Tom Venuto
It is widely believed today that endurance training, also known as aerobic exercise or cardio, can hold back your strength and muscle gains. There's no doubt that excessive cardio added on top of a weight training program can create an interference effect. The real question is, how much is too much? Is there room for both or will cardio kill your strength and chew up your muscle? See what the science says - the answer may surprise you! . . .
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Super Slow Training: The Truth About Rep Speed, Building Muscle, Gaining Strength and Losing Fat
By Tom Venuto
It's an astounding claim! Lift weights very slowly, at a very specific speed - up and down - and you will build more muscle, gain more strength and lose more fat at the same time, all in just one 30-minute workout per week. When a research study said that this slow lifting system might actually work, even Newsweek magazine took notice, and a new fitness trend had begun. But since this system has been widely publicized and put to the test since 2001, what do strength coaches and research scientists say now? Read on to find out... . . .
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Training with Low Reps (4-6) and Max-OT: Is This The Best Way To Gain Muscle and Strength?
by Tom Venuto
QUESTION: Tom, I know you have respect for Skip Lacour, who was with AST Sports Supplements, because I noticed that you've mentioned Skip in a positive fashion before. Skip is a spokesperson for the AST program of Max-OT training which says your rep range should only be in the 4-6 range - no more or no less. I'm sure you have read their information and reasoning behind why no more than 6 reps. Other experts say 8-12 reps for muscle growth and some even say high reps sometimes. Now I'm confused know which way is right. Both sides make very compelling arguments. Can you shed some light on this? . . .
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