The article below was posted by Jason Ferruggia of Muscle Gaining Secrets. He talks of how, over 15 years, his best and biggest strength athletes were also the smartest. They listen and watch intently. They always try to improve themselves and others.

They “Get It.” I have similar observations.

What have you found? Does super performance come from super intelligence?

• Old School Bodybuilders, Testosterone, and Saturated Fat by Mark Wilson I probably should have been born in the 1940's. Why? Because I look up to many of the old school bodybuilders from that era. Long before steroids and performance-enhancing drugs soiled the sport, these men carved out astounding physiques, the old school way. By training smart, and......
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