Unfortunately different people will respond to different stimuli. For me, the only thing I've ever found to build muscle is a very high weight (80%-90% 1RM), low reps (5-8 ), low sets (2 - 1 warm-up, 1 work). Each muscle group gets worked once per week. I fit the ectomorph body-type, and this has wo...

I figured something like this. I have a baby carrier into which I can fit 5 10lb plates, and can be adjusted to sit pretty high either front or back. I'll probably start here. I also thought about using a backpack or similar to hold a good portion of the work weight, allowing me to use less on the b...

I am now without a gym membership, and so need some advice. For a few months now I have been following a high-weight, low reps program and the results have me convinced. I have enough weight at home to effectively work all muscle groups, but no way to safely perform squats and bench presses. A Smith...

im ectomorph too :) if you want those vein popping and muscle showing. try low weight but lot rep non-stop until you can feel your muscle burning, take 3 second rest, and return to the excercise. you might wan to start with 30 rep and increase it weekly. i dont do much heavy training but the toning...