Category: Eric Broser

Are there any muscles I can focus on that will add an extra "dimension" to my physique?
Question:I'm getting ready for a competition this summer and I really want to set myself apart. Aside from the basics, are there any muscles I c [...]

When using supersets, what is better…an isolation exercise followed by a compound exercise, or vice-versa?
Question:When using supersets, what is better...an isolation exercise followed by a compound exercise, or vice-versa? Answer:Supersets [...]

Why do some bodybuilders use insulin as a supplement?
Question:Why do some bodybuilders use insulin as a supplement? Answer:First, I'd hardly call synthetic insulin a "supplement." it is r [...]

Why don’t my legs get sore after a work-out?
Question:I have been bodybuilding for 10 years now and I still get sore from almost every workout with one exception...legs! I work hard and hea [...]

Will I get faster results from free weights or from machines?
Question: If all things are equal will I get faster results from free weights or from machines? Answer: Unless you have an [...]

If you lift heavy weights you will get bigger, and if you lift lighter weights you will get cut?
Question: Is it true that if you lift heavy weights you will get bigger, and if you lift lighter weights you will get cut? Answe [...]

What is the optimal amount of protein per day for building muscle?
Question: What is the optimal amount of protein to take a day if you want to build muscle? Answer: As a rule of thumb I recommend [...]

Is a diet of shakes and meal replacements a good idea?
Question:My doctor wants me to go on a diet consisting of several meal replacement shakes per day, is this a good idea?Answer: Absolutely not [...]

Does incline bench and cable cross overs build you inner chest?
Question: I want to build up my upper and inner chest, should I do incline presses and cable crossovers for this? Answer: YES! As [...]

Do I just drop my calories and do a lot of cardio to get cut?
Question:I want to get cut, how do I go about doing this? Do I just drop my calories and do a lot of cardio? Or, is there a supplement that I ca [...]
What is the glycemic index and why do people care about it in regards to losing weight?
Question:What is the glycemic index and why do people care about it in regards to losing weight?
Answer:The glycemic index ranks foods on how [...]

What do you think about the "Atkins Diet" and other "Low Carb" diets?
Question:What do you think about the "Atkins Diet" and other "Low Carb" diets?Answer:First of all diets are always temporary, so I do not even b [...]

I am thinking about competing in a bodybuilding competition, can you give me any advice or tips?
Question:I am thinking about competing in a bodybuilding competition, can you give me any advice or tips? Answer:Congratulations on making [...]