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There's a book called "The Complete Book of Food Counts." It lists the nutritional and caloric content of just about every food you could possibly consume, including brand name products and fast foods. It's a great reference. Another option is a program I've been using of late to track my food...

b fold the truth, which contest are you competing in? You bumping shoulders with the likes of Phil Pfister and Brian Schoonveld? Good luck.

I think the minds behind the Hardgainer Online web site advocate that 20-rep squat and deadlift routine. I'm not sure of the philosophy behind the high reps, but they swear by it.

Upright rows target the side and front deltoids along with traps. On my split routine, I typically do them on the same day as chest because so many movements for chest also hit the front deltoids. As for the soreness issue, I'd go ahead do the workout but wouldn't go heavy or do many sets. Your...

It depends on a lot of factors. Some guys can spend hours in the gym and come out huge. Others do this and are overtraining. If you're a genetic freak with huge muscle-building potential, then everything you do in the gym is right. If you're a hardgainer, then you have to take an altogether...