The Drop Set – Episode 74: Transgender Competitors

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Based on feedback I got just discussing this topic with people before recording this episode, I know it will NOT be popular and many won’t want to hear it – I’m ok with that, but I also think it makes for a FASCINATING conversation that raises a lot of interesting questions that don’t have obvious solutions.  Worth a listen!  Also,...
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Women’s Physique Blueprint

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Of all the divisions a woman can compete in at a bodybuilding competition, Women’s Physique is the one that has the most comprehensive requirements for overall physique development and balance.  This means that this workout plan is not only a great match for that division, but also for ANYONE – man or woman – looking for a plan that will...
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What the Judges Want – Women’s Physique Division (WPD)

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Women’s Physique Judging Standards Since debuting in 2011, the women’s physique division has been steadily gaining in popularity, filling the void left by the not-so-willful departure of women’s bodybuilding from the competitive landscape as the latter was quietly swept under the rug by the powers that be, largely due to it’s lack of commercial appeal and excessive drug use required...
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Top 5 tips for chest training

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Guys tend to train chest a LOT.  I see plenty of dudes in the gym who hit chest every day and yet it looks severely under-trained.  Why?  As with everything, the devil is in the details. Just doing the work is NEVER enough.  How the work is executed is everything. So if we’re gonna hit chest, let’s hit it right and maybe...
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