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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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