Hardcore bodybuilding

Hardcore Bodybuilding
in-depth look at nutrition and exercise routines. Take a moment to browse through the collection of bodybuilding photos and competition results to help keep yourself motivated. Motivation and Discipline is the key to all success!

Adipose Tissue
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science provides a clinical discussion of the physiology and chemical makeup of fat in the human body.

Anthropometric Measurements
Measurement sites utilized in circumference measurements are highlighted in this site.

Body Composition Evaluation"
A technical discussion of fat vs. lean weight and techniques to determine percentages.

Body Composition Measurement
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides an excellent on-line slide presentaion explaining all facets of body composition measurement.

Body Composition Techniques
Nine different assessment techniques for determining body composition are highlighted.

Body Composition and Weight Control
A detailed slide show outlining body composition terminology, methodology and control tips.

Body Fat and Exercise
A decent discussion of the distinction between body fat, weight and it's determination of fitness.

Body Fat Percentage"
Method for performing body composition measurement using skinfold calipers.

Body Fat 'Rating Scale'"
Know your numbers, but not what it means? This site breaks down body fat percentages into a specific rating scale by sex and age.

Facts About Fat"
Still not sure what the difference is between overweight and overfat? This explains it clearly.

Griffin's Weightlifting Page
An archive of select posts from a pair of newsgroups devoted to bodybuilding. All the flames and backbiting have been edited, leaving nothing but on-topic discussion.

Overweight or Overfat?"
A clear explanation of body compostion from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Practical Assessment of Body Composition"
An excellent "how to" guide for professionals who do body composition assessments for clients. Jim Merrill, Ph.D., explains not only the how's and why's, but also the significance and scientific validity of the various measures.

Chapter 1 (excerpt 2):  Setting the Scene for Building Muscle & Might

Chapter 1 (excerpt 1):  Setting the Scene for Building Muscle Might

Chapter 2: Bench Press (Part3)

Chapter 2: Bench Press (Part 2)

Chapter 2: Bench Press (Part I)

Clearing Up Mixed Messages, by Stuart McRobert

My Achin Back! by Bill Piche

Singleness of Purpose by Christopher Crawford

The Number One All Time Worst Defense of a Movement, by David Maurice

Experiments in the Gym: The Bench Press by Bill Piche

The Psychology of the 20-Rep Squat
, by Phil Escott

The Arms Experiment, by Bill Piche

Be Prepared to Train!
by "Maximum" Bob Whelan

What Works For Some... by Stuart McRobert

Little Gems by Stuart McRobert

Skeleton for Success by John Leschinski

Nightmare on Seventh Street by "Maximum" Bob Whelan

Dedication Versus Obsession by Stuart McRobert

Enhance Your Technique
by John Christy

Simple Ways To Improve Your Nutrition by Todd Duncan

Microloads by Dave

How To Make an Inexpensive "Thick-Handled Bar"
by Major Bob "Tuna" Schutz, USMC

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