Take a look at old time trainer Hermann Goerner. This picture was taken back in 1926. Without steroids, creatine or fancy equipment, Goerner built himself a pair of 18-inch biceps. I believe part of the reason Goerner and other old-time trainers were so successful is because they didn’t have all the technological distractions we have ...…
If you want to build a classic physique, then take a look at this photo of an old time gym. As you can see, there are plenty of free weights around. But look closer and you’ll also see plenty of gymnastic equipment too. That’s because the old time trainers very much renaissance men when it ...…
While training for strength and size is the mainstay of the Tried & True Fitness philosophy, it’s important not to ignore conditioning. Because what good is bench pressing 300 pounds if you can’t climb a flight of stairs without getting winded? You don’t need much conditioning work to get in great shape. 1-2 short conditioning ...…
Almost every time you see a doctor or personal trainer on TV, they’ll give the same stupid advice. They’ll tell you how resistance training is good, but that you don’t need to lift heavy to gain muscle. Usually, they’ll recommend you keep the reps higher than 10. Well, this flies in the face of what ...…
If you want to build a lean and muscular physique, then this might be the most important lesson. Because WHAT YOU EAT will play the biggest role in determining how you look. Legendary bodybuilding trainer Vince Gironda believed nutrition was responsible for 85% of your results and I tend to agree. So how should you ...…
