In October 2010, Muscle & Fitness magazinepublished a “best of” (and “worst of”) article that we will be reviewing in segments with lots of added info.
Today we will feature hamstrings and gluteus maximus.
And the winner is…
Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs)
Romanian Deadlifts allow one to apply more weight in order to really overload hamstrings and glutes (for which the medically and anatomically technical Yidish term is tuchis).
Keep in mind that Romanian Deadlifts are very, very involved with the lower back and so be careful so emphasize the muscle you are supposed to be using, the hams and tuchis and do not lift with your back.
Also, consider these elucidating books:
Robert E. Dickson, Cut Thru the Crap of Exercise and Fat-Loss Nutrition
John Little, Beginning Bodybuilding: Real Muscle-Real Fast
Ed Housewright, The Gold's Gym Guide to Getting Started in Bodybuilding
John Hansen, Natural Bodybuilding
Robert Kennedy, Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Complete AZ Book on Muscle Building
Arnold Schwarzenegger, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding: The Bible of Bodybuilding
Lee Monaghan, Bodybuilding, Drugs and Risk
Chris Aceto, Championship Bodybuilding: Chris Aceto's Instruction Book
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for while bodily training is of some value,
godliness is of value in every way,
as it holds promise for the present
life and also for the life to come
—1 Timothy 4:8
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