Related Links

The Brotherhood
A page dedicated to natural hardcore bodybuilding.

Mike Mentzer
Mike Mentzer was the man that introduced the idea of brevity into my workouts. I never really committed to his Heavy Duty program but I have started reading his stuff and will give it a try.

Rrrrggghhh!!! Krista Smash!!!
An excellent resource for women interested in lifting weights. I included this one because she seems to have a similar background to mine with regards to her life before lifting.

Hardgainer Online
An excellent resource of information for people who have a hard time gaining muscle mass.

The HardGainer FAQ
Frequently asked questions about gaining mass.

H.I.T.
The High Intensity Training workout is workout technique that emphasizes brief intense workouts to produce results. el Ejercisio Perfecto is based on the same philosophy but differs in some key areas. It is definitely worth a look at as an alternative or complementary program. I'm evaluating it as a way to extend a cycle for a few more weeks.

Various H.I.T. Workouts
Sample workouts contributed by devotees of the H.I.T. method.

The History of Charles Atlas
Another wimpy guy turned muscleman.

Designing Your Own Workout Program
Don't quite like my workout or want to modify it a bit? Here's a guideline for doing that.

Psycho Trainers Guide
This is a more radical intense approach to weight training. I wouldn't recommend this type of training for long periods of time as it would lead to overtraining. As crazy at it looks though, it is effective.