June 03

Build the Ultimate Body - 2 and 3

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Click here for Step 1.

Step 2 - Build a Solid Base

"Imagine this: Your best friend calls to tell you he’s just bought a 1973 Mustang convertible, midnight blue—a true classic. He asks you to come over to help him detail it. You walk over to his... read more

June 01

Build the Ultimate Body - Part 1

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If you read this entry you already know how I started in the iron game and the training and nutritional programs I've used. In this next series of posts I'll show you the five steps you must go through to obtain the ultimate combination of aesthetics, strength, mobility... read more

May 26

My Favorite Online Reads

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That's how I work. Even in the morning.A few weeks ago I showed you what's on my bookshelf, and today I thought I'd venture to this here Interweb computer thingy and show you what I read online.

This isn't a full list of the blogs or articles I read but a short sample of some of my... read more

May 19

Nate Talks Training - The Beginning

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Embry Rucker photo for Men's Health magazine shootWhat kind of training programs did you do when you first started?

You expect me to say something like "body-part splits", right? Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Really, I started with a program I got out of Men's Health magazine. I think The Rock was on the cover... read more

May 17

$10,000 For Building Muscle and Losing Fat?

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JB looking all jacked and tanWhen Dr. John Berardi dropped me a line the other day, telling me all about his new program, I thought for a second the guy had lost his mind.
 
Now, don't get me wrong.  I respect Dr Berardi.  He's recognized as one of the top nutrition coaches in the world. And... read more

May 15

You're Going to Hurt Yourself

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My shoulder used to pop. My hips used to snap. And I'm fairly certain at least some part of me crackled at some point. I was a walking, talking Rice Krispy treat.

Due to lifting heavy and driving myself into the ground to get bigger and stronger, my body had... read more