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Robby Robinson and the Master Plan (Part 5)

Published: October 24, 2009

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By Ian Duckett – (This is part five of a six-part series)
Day 5 –Legs
I always think that the mark of a bodybuilder is how he can train his legs. You have to have a certain kind of mental strength to develop good legs. In my time I have done my fair share of hard leg work and [...]


The Vacuum Pose – A Lost Art in Bodybuilding (Part 1)

Published: August 20, 2009

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By Michael Manavian – (The following is part one of a three-part series) One question if I may…vacuum poses…how!?!  I have been trying to work on this, do you have any suggestions? Ahhh… the vacuum.
Part I – Just an Illusion
Bodybuilding on stage is about creating illusions.  Doing what it takes to give the appearance of [...]