C.S. Sloan's Integral Strength

In the Footsteps of Legends - Part 6: Upper Leg Training Golden Era Training Secrets, Tips, Techniques, Methods, and Workouts for Building Massive, Symmetrical, and Defined Thigh Muscles      We have reached the 6th, and penultimate, part of my on-going series on the training methods and workouts of the golden era bodybuilders, the champions of the ‘70s and ‘80s.  Although not necessary, it would be helpful to read the other parts before you delve into this one.  At the very least, read the first two parts, which cover the “overall” golden era methodologies (though Part 2 also covers shoulder training).  If you’re interested, here are the links: Part One - Overview of golden era training Part Two - Methods not discussed in part one along with shoulder training Part Three - Chest training Part Four - Back training Part Five - Arm training      After this one, I will conclude the series with a final article on calves an...

  How to Build Mass, Strength, and Power Without Squats Tips, Advice, and Programs      On October 20th, I posted a Q&A article with my answers to a few questions that I had received lately.  One of the questions asked: Could one design a strength-building, mass-gaining program without the use of squats?  The question came from the fact that I have, over and over throughout the years, pushed the squat as the king of all exercises.  On top of that, I have, in fact, written more than once that if you don’t do heavy squats, you can all but forget about building prodigious amounts of muscle mass and strength.  However, I also pointed out that I thought it is possible to build strength and power without the almighty squat if you include enough other big, compound lifts that work the entirety of the body, especially lifts that work the back and the legs.  This essay will include, in much more detail, what I think such programs sh...