Sunday, May 18, 2025

Heavy Development Via Dumbbells - By Jim Duggan

The February 1983 issue of Muscular Development magazine is a memorable issue for me.  Not because there were any fantastic articles or features that stick out.  In fact, looking at the cover, there is little reason to believe that this particular edition would stand out in anybody’s memory.  When this issue first came out, I was only 18 years old.  I was still more than two...
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Abbreviated Training: Bradley Steiner Style - By Jim Duggan

The subject of training duration, specifically the concept of abbreviated training, is very popular today.  Whether your source of training information is social media, YouTube videos, online magazines, or the ubiquitous “gym experts,” at some point every reader has been exposed to some form of abbreviated training.  In the past, I have written about that very subject via www.naturalstrength.com,...
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Dumbbells and Sandbags - By Jim Duggan

During the years that I trained at Iron Island Gym, one of the more interesting things about the gym was the fact that new equipment was always coming into the facility.  Many of us who lifted there got used to the fact that every few weeks, there were new pieces of equipment on the gym floor.  I’m sure that, given Dr. Ken’s reputation and expertise, companies would seek his opinions...
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

More From Bradley Steiner - By Jim Duggan

It should come as no surprise that I am a big fan of the writing of Bradley J. Steiner.  Over the years, there have been many outstanding “strength writers,” but even amongst the great Iron Game writers of all time, Mr. Steiner stood out as someone who was truly inspirational.  I have several of his books, and I would encourage anyone who is interested in increasing his/her knowledge about getting stronger to read his books.  And if you can get your hands on some old...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

2025: Looking Back and Looking Ahead - By Jim Duggan

Traditionally, January is a time of reflection, as well as looking forward to the year ahead.  New Year’s resolutions are as much a part of the holiday as watching the ball drop at Times Square, and not surprisingly, many people make resolutions about getting in shape, losing weight, and working out more.  Unfortunately, many resolutions fall by the wayside by the middle of January.       As...
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