Dear BC, Is it possible to isolate my upper or lower abs with different ab exercises? Thanks! I hear this debate all of the time. Many say that it’s not possible to contract one part of the rectus abdominis over another, while others claim that you can. Part of this is semantics…you can’t “isolate” one [...]
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ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) – Is it Possible to Isolate the Upper or Lower Abs?
Posted in Ask Bret Contreras (ABC) on November 18, 2010 | 23 Comments »
ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) – Why Do I Round My Back When I Deadlift Heavy?
Posted in Ask Bret Contreras (ABC) on November 4, 2010 | 24 Comments »
Dear Heavenly Glute Man, I try to keep a good arch when I deadlift, but when the weight gets really heavy, say around 95% of my 1RM and higher, I find myself rounding my back in order to complete the lift? Why am I stronger when I round? Thanks, Mark Mark, you’re in luck. I [...]
ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) – HCG Diet
Posted in Ask Bret Contreras (ABC) on October 18, 2010 | 8 Comments »
Here’s another question that I’ve received several times over the past few months that warrants a blogpost. Question: Hey Bret, I would love to hear your thoughts on the HCG Diet. I have a couple of friends who have lost a bunch of weight on it, and I’m thinking about doing it myself. Thanks! Stacy [...]
ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) – Hamstring Cramping
Posted in Ask Bret Contreras (ABC) on October 18, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Here’s a question I just received from one of my female readers. This question crops up quite often so I believe it’s best to address it in a blogpost. Question: Dear Wonderful Glute God (Okay I made that part up), May I ask you a question? Whenever I do glute bridges or supine hip thrusts, [...]
