SOMETHING NEW

In Training

1. Bent Arm Laterals

3. Supine Rowing

2. Incline Presses

5. Press Behind Neck

7. Kick Backs

II. Triceps Extension

4. Lat Pulls

6. Lateral Raise, Seated

8. Seated Dumbell Curls

10. Alternate Dumbell Curls

9. Triceps Pullover and Press

12. Isolated Curls

How many of you fellows get tired of doing the same old exercises the same old way and the same number of repetitions month after month? Did you ever stop to think that maybe your muscles get just as tired of the same old routine? The saying "variety is the spice of life" also applies to body building. Of course muscles don't have "minds of their own," but they will respond better if continually put to new tests.

You should change your workouts from time to time, but should use careful planning when you do so. Don't continue on a schedule for a couple of months and then change to another that is practically a twin of the one just completed. The exercises should be different and the repetitions can be varied; 6-8 for example, instead of 10-12.

Many variations are possible, such as working the legs first and then the upper body, or working the legs one day and the upper body the next... or even working the upper body one month and the legs the next! But always be sure to leave your arms to the last part of the workout. If you were to work them at the beginning, they would be too tired to carry you through the remaining exercises. The arms take part in nearly every exercise for the upper body. John Grimek probably has done about as many variations

STRENGTH AND HEALTH JULY, 1955

By Bill Pearl

as told to Leo Stern

of exercises and systems as anyone. Remember that when he started training inclined benches were not used. There were no "Hack machines," leg press machines, upper back pulleys and the like. All of these have come into use within the past 15 years. J. C. G. was a star long before the "gadgets" came into being. This is proof that he had enough knowledge to work out terrific routines that would benefit his physique the most. (And that a great physique can be developed without "gadgets"-Ed.) Many claim he is still the greatest today, and just look at the advantages the young fellows training today have over what he started with! Still they can't catch him.

With the quantities of body building information available today, much of it apparently contradictory, the editors and writers of this magazine realize that many readers must become confused at times. My advice is that you read every article you can and learn as much as possible about how the body works during and after training. In time you will learn what is best for your own needs and you can take each article for what it is worth concerning your own physique. (Continued on page 52)

STRENGTH AND HEALTH JULY, 1955

Bill Pearl, Mr. America and Mr. Universe winner in 1953, is unquestionably one of the best-developed men of all time. Pearl, who was also an amateur wrestling champion and all-around athlete, now operates a modern gymnasium in Sacramento. He is 5'11" tall, weighs 215. (All photos by Leo Stern)