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New Planet Muscle Article

If you haven't already, please do yourself a favor and go out and buy the July/August issue of Planet Muscle.  I have an article in it entitled "The Big 5 Exercises for Real Mass."

I've written a lot of stuff over several years, and I feel pretty confident that this could be one of the best articles I've ever written.  I think it's definitely my personal favorite article.

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  1. coachbtAugust 6, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Best workout I have ever done. Results in physique and strength have been outstanding. Thanks

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