After winning the 2003 Canadian Championships and deputing at the 2004 Toronto Pro, Frank McGrath went MIA for the next five years, not finishing a single pro show despite false starts. This year the enigma returned and landed in the top 10 at the Tampa Bay Pro. Now McGrath shares with us his arm-expanding tips and favorite routine.
MCGRATH’S WELL-ARMED STRATEGY
* Supersetting a biceps exercise with a triceps exercise is crucial for localizing the pump in his upper arms.
* With the exception of pushdowns, all of his bi and tri exercises …

August, 2001
THE RETURN OF THE GIANT KILLER – part three
by Jason Meuller
Jason Meuller: So, did the treatment that you received at the hands of the IFBB, on more than one occasion, have anything to do with you signing on with the WBF?
Danny Padilla: The IFBB is a great organization, but let’s face it, America’s about big. Bodybuilding is about the being the biggest, tallest, strongest guy in the world . . . and for some reason, the powers that be thought that a guy like me just couldn’t sell because …

August, 2001
THE RETURN OF THE GIANT KILLER – part one
by Jason Meuller
Jason Meuller: What are some of the major titles you’ve won?
Danny Padilla: When I was very young?
JM: Yes.
DP: Well, for the local area I was the youngest guy to ever win Mr. Rochester, which is the town we’re in right now. I was only 18 years old at the time and still in high school. Some of the major titles I’ve held in the IFBB include Mr. America, Mr. USA, Mr. Universe, and I placed top 5 in …

August, 2001
THE RETURN OF THE GIANT KILLER – part two
by Jason Meuller
Jason Meuller: So what’s going to happen if Danny Padilla competes and does well against guys twenty-five years younger than he is?
Danny Padilla: I suppose I’ll have to reveal the secrets behind my comeback and longevity in the sport. When you look at me, you cannot guess my age, I have good skin texture, and I really don’t feel any different in the gym now than I did 25 years ago. So obviously I’m doing something right, you …

Each bodybuilder who did a steroid cycle knows what is to have low testosterone levels after cycle is finished. This is due to the fact that during cycle your body got external testosterone and its ability to produce its own has decreased.  However  you can have low testosterone production even if you are not after a steroid cycle but due to other reasons such as: unhealthy way of life,  junk food, not enough sleep, etc. I will give you examples of a few very important supplements which will raise your …

Very interesting and motivational interview with Danny Padilla. He talks about his training and his preparing for Mr.Olympia 1981.

* Richard Sequin – Exceptional Physique Award & Super Grandmaster Champion. Richard remembers when he first hit the weights in the furnace room of his parents house as a teenager. Now at 69 years old Richard definitely wowed the crowd!
* Silvana Arcila – Exceptional Performance Award. Watch out world! At only 18 years old, Silvana’s FAME Stage debut was a huge success and we’re all anxious to cheer her on as she rises to stardom! We’re thrilled that Silvana and boyfriend Danny Delgado (who also competed and placed a very …

Large, well developed shoulders are aesthetically pleasing but also provide supporting strength for most upper body exercises. Below are three tips to build bigger shoulders while increasing overall strength.
Always Stretch And Warm Up Thoroughly
Many weight lifters struggle to develop impressive shoulder width because of recurring injuries. The shoulders are involved to varying degrees with most upper body movements, making them one of the most over worked muscle groups. Once the shoulder is injured, it limits your ability to work other muscles like the chest and back which can set your …

Is it best to take them alone or can they be paired up?
Arginine and ZMA. Each of these two powerful bodybuilding supplements has been found to be most effective when taken alone, yet each is also best taken at night, before bed. Sounds like a conundrum worthy of Weider Publications Senior Science Editor Jim Stoppani.
Says Dr. Stoppani, FLEX recommends that you take a minimum of 3 grams to as much as 10 g of arginine before workouts. Arginine will increase levels of nitric oxide, which will enhance blood flow to …

This is the question each bodybuilder have to answer. However the answer is simple in the same time there are many factors which should be taken into account.
1.First thing is your age. If you do not have at least 22 years do not even think about steroids.
2. Second thing is your experience. If you have not trained at least 3 years naturally then it is still not the time for steroids. The idea is that you must get maximum of your genetics after which you can start taking steroids to …