Monte Spicer, Author at Athlete.io - Formerly DangerouslyHardcore.com

The X-Frame Protocols: Bicep Basics

April 25, 2013 By Monte Spicer 15 Comments

By Monte Spicer Muscle growth requires muscle stimulation. I know I’ve been saying this for every body part we’ve covered so far, but it works the same way with every muscle. Your workouts, and the exercises you choose, have to stimulate growth by stimulating your muscle fibers and stimulating a … [Read more...]

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The X-Frame Protocols: Ice Cube Abs

April 3, 2013 By Monte Spicer 22 Comments

By Monte Spicer When your ab training goes wrong, or you’re not getting any results, it’s not because you’re doing the wrong exercises. It’s not about volume, intensity, or rest periods, either. The reason your abs aren’t coming in the way they should—other than your shitty diet, of course—has … [Read more...]

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The X-Frame Protocols: Shoulders

March 26, 2013 By Monte Spicer 10 Comments

By Monte Spicer To find out more about Monte Spicer’s X-Frame series, read the introductory article here. To build your X-Frame physique, we have to take advantage of angles. When you train any body part, the goal is to hit it from every conceivable angle. Doing things this way accomplishes two … [Read more...]

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The X-Frame Protocols: An Introduction to Excellence

March 20, 2013 By Monte Spicer 8 Comments

By Monte Spicer Clear your mind. Now, picture the letter X—an X with the caps lock on, and not the lowercase version. Look at the structure of the X. Examine its design. It’s wide on top, narrow in the middle, and wide again at the bottom. … [Read more...]

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