December 7, 2016 Dear Dr. Bell, I’m new to lifting. What is the proper way to recording dumbbell weight? Do you combine the weight, or use the individual weight? Most Weight-Lifters, Bodybuilders & Olympic Lifters will tell you that it is a matter of personal preference. The IFPA however, teaches all our Personal Trainers and …
September 26, 2016 Hi Dr. Bell, I have been lifting for about 4 months with a very basic beginner program. I read your articles about periodization and want to try an intermediate workout program. I’m having a difficult time locating something that is not too advanced, but still more intense than what I’m doing now. …
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September 16, 2016 Hi Dr. Bell, I’m considering doing a 3 days on / 1 day off program to step up my game! Are there any tips or things I need to consider while creating this program? If you ask 100 Weightlifters the same question, expect 100 different answers. For me, personally, I prefer to …
May 24, 2016 Dear Dr. Bell, in your opinion, what is the #1 activity a middle-aged individual should get into if his goal is general health (I’d define health as having super cardio, strong and stable core, and the ability to execute pretty much any day-to-day task without much risk of injury). To achieve optimum …
September 25, 2015 Dear Dr. Bell, what is your advice on training when sick? I have a pretty good case of the flu. But it’s been going on for about a week. Is it better to “sweat it out,” or continue to rest? I just don’t want to lose all the progress I made. I …
April 27, 2015 Dear Dr. Bell, I would like to attempt High Intensity Interval Training. I have a treadmill at home and would like to use the treadmill instead of a track. I’m in decent shape. I’m 35 years old. I can run a two mile in 16:30 (I know this is not a world …
April 11, 2017 Hi Dr. Bell, I have been experiencing wrist pain when performing hammer curls. The pain occurs when I’m lowering the weight, on the side of my wrist. The stricter the form I use, the worse the pain is. Thank you for providing me a question that enables me to create a “teachable …
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October 10, 2016 Hi Dr. Bell, I was wondering if you have ever heard of someone having hand pain when performing curls? It’s only my left hand and only when I do curls with dumbbells. It usually starts hurting mid-set. Even if I drop to very low weight, I still feel it. Pain that radiates …
September 26, 2017 Beginner Programs should begin with the 8 or 10 of the basic strength movements of the 8-10 Major Muscle Groups. The goal should be to initiate the muscles with some manageable Overload. The only way to improve the efficiency, strength and performance of a muscle is through Overload. Many women do not …
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November 24, 2015 Hey Dr. Bell, What is the difference between Giants Sets and Titan Sets? Long before Cross Fit started using High Intensity Training of 5 or more sets, bodybuilders and weightlifters performed High Volume Training with very brief Rest Intervals between sets to stimulate muscular hypertrophy. Considering the Following Breakdown: Super Set: Two …
