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What is it about the heavy compound movements (DL's, squats) that causes the testosterone release? I've read this for years, but can't recall ever reading an explanation for it.

There's nothing wrong with my literacy skills. Your cognitive abilities appear questionable, and perhaps non-existent. Check your initial post in this thread. Who initiated a flame war here? If...

Your bi's will have a tendency to fatigue quicker, so it's a good idea to do your back work first.

This looks like a lot of work. You might consider dropping most of the isolation moves like kickbacks, lat raises, two of the curling movements, and leg extension, and add squats, dips and...

Interesting post. I've heard that movements with a protracted concentric movement will produce a great deal of muscular and CNS stress, and that you'll need to allow for more recovery time. Also...

I periodically use a HIT style workout for 4-6 weeks. After that particular cycle is over, I ease into volume training with lower weights and a comfortable rep scheme. Over a period of weeks I up...

I'm planning on trying this also on my next workout schedule--probably for 4-6 weeks. Instead of 3-4 days between workouts, I'm going for 2 days between workouts. If I feel overtrained on this,...

If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If you're making good progress, and you're happy with it, ride it out. Eventually, when you plateau, it'll be time to change your workout. Simply upping your...

You might want to add squats in place of legpresses, and throw in some deadlifts like Sandman says. They're core exercises, and proven mass builders.

What an ineffective piece of misdirection. I think the Message Board Monarchy is in definite trouble. Time to abdicate. Or a demotion perhaps--to Prince of Fools?
You didnt' answer either...

You certainly have not demonstrated in this thread that you know anything about the subject. Pot, kettle, black? Your truculent response doesn't make you into an expert of any sort. Now, what...

Well, Mr. "Message Board King", why don't you provide the "clues" and let us see how smart you are.

Remind yourself that you're making a lifestyle change; weightlifting will be regularly incorporated into your life. There's no need to hurry--as a beginner, medium weights at 1-3 sets of 8-12 for a...

Squats and deads on the same day sounds pretty brutal, but could be done. You might alternate them on a heavy/light schedule (heavy deads, light squats, then reverse next workout)making sure that...

It sounds like you're doing fine. Keep going with what's working until you plateau, then try something else. For arms, try some tricep exercises like skullcrushers, dips (vertical) or close-grip...

You could try 20 rep breathing squats. They can build up not only your legs, but your entire body. Be advised that they are extremely stressful, and probably shouldn't be used for an extended...

If I have a couple of really bad workouts, I'll take an extra day or two of rest. I generally come back feeling better.

I love deadlifts. I consider them the king of the lifts. Along with squats and benchs, they comprise the foundation of any sensible lifting program.

It's generally a good idea (esp. if you're a beginner), to build a good foundation before trying any supplementation (except maybe whey protein). Your best supplement is a good diet, making sure you...

As your ability to generate intensity increases, you generally should decrease the number of workouts for a muscle accordingly. For a fairly well-trained lifter, 1-2 workouts per body part per week...