I’m going to make this quick because a friend of mine, Jeff  Anderson (you may know him as the “Muscle Nerd”), sent me over this email last night asking me to get the word out on some great training he has coming up this week.

Not only that, he’s actually willing to PAY YOU for taking part in the training!

No, not with some downloadable report…he’s giving out cold hard cash!

I’m pasting a copy of the email he sent me below so you can check out all the details.

Wait. No, I’m not. You probably already got this same EXACT email from somebody else. No, this is what I’m gonna do…

If you order Muscle Specialization Secrets, I’m going to give you a little bonus.

Actually, not one, but two reports I wrote myself:

Hardgainer’s Manifesto
Arms Race

Read about them, but don’t buy ‘em because I’m giving them away!

But ONLY if you buy Muscle Specialization Secrets through my link. Launch date is October 5.

Here’s a little taste of Jeff’s style. You’re gonna love this!

====== Pasted Email From Jeff ======

Yo! I need you to do me a favor, ok?

On Monday, October 5th, I’m launching my very LAST
bodybuilding program (“Muscle Specialization Secrets”).

Basically, it’s a full-blown MEGA PACKAGE that reveals a unique
training new method I’ve fine-tuned over the last 4 years for
taking even the most FRUSTRATING muscle group and forcing it
to kickstart new growth.

Chest…Back…Legs…Shoulders…Arms…Abs…

…ANY muscle will bend to your will! 

This is actually the same program I’ve used with my clients and
even some pro bodybuilders who needed to bring up lagging body
parts and it really works like crazy!

I look forward to hearing from you in the V.I.P. training!

Your “Champion For The Average Joe,”

The “Muscle Nerd”
Jeff Anderson
Muscle Specialization Secrets

Here’s how it works. Order through my link. You’ll purchase through ClickBank. Make sure my affiliate ID is included (go all the way to the bottom of the order page on ClickBank) — you should see “affiliate=billspaced” — if it doesn’t, exit your browser, clear your cache and start over.

Once your purchase is complete, take note of your ClickBank receipt. Send that to me (billspaced [at] muscle-build [dot] com). I’ll send over your free bonuses right away!

Here’s one you may have never seen before — the standing Nilsson Curl. It uses your bodyweight, with your arms braced against a barbell, to do what at first appears to be a chin-up.

But it’s all biceps! The beauty of the standing version is that you can spot yourself (i.e., lift with your legs) to get in enough reps. In fact, this is the version I suggest you use at first because you may not be able to get in even one rep at first with the “standard” Nilsson curls!

Check the video of Nick himself performing the exercise. It’s really good stuff.

Click the button at the top for more awesome arm exercises from Nick.

My friend Nick Nilsson has just released his latest Frankenstein workout routine, made especially for the arms. It’s called, “The Best Arm Exercises You Have Never Hear Of” and it totally will blow your mind.

I dare you to try the Nilsson Curl. It blasts your biceps like you won’t believe! It’s totally killer stuff.

There’s also the tricep pushdown, with a TWIST (not literally).

PLUS, he has separate routines for MEN and WOMEN. So, ladies, there’s no excuse not to pump up your arms!

Wrist injury

Last month, I went on an excellent road trip vacation with my family (my wife and two boys — a 3 1/2 and 2 year old) up through central Oregon and back down the west coast. Absolutely stunning scenery!

We loaded up (and I’m not exaggerating) the Pilot — 2 bikes, bike trailer, stroller, porta crib, and enough food and clothing to last most sane people 6 months!

But we’re insane.

We spent the first week at a cabin on a ranch outside Ashland, OR. There was a ton to do there for the boys, and I could ride my mountain bike on some pretty hilly and rugged terrain. It was hotter than you-know-what, and even the flats felt like mountains.

That’s the prelude

So I picked the hottest day of our stay to explore. I climbed a bunch of hills to get where I was going (which, essentially, was “nowhere”). Then the trail disappeared. After a little trek up some ridiculous terrain, I became “the decider.” Bad idea!

I turned around. As I approached warp speed, I started to brake, but obviously not enough! I made a slight turn of the wheel, the tire dug in, the bike virtually stopped, but I didn’t. After slamming hands first into the gravel, I made two somersaults and landed on my shoulder.

After I picked the gravel from my palms and knees, brushed off a bit, I hopped back up on the bike. A little blood, but remarkably not much pain.

Until two days later. My right wrist had taken the brunt of the crash and was pretty sore. That was a month and a half ago. It is still sore.

Especially after I had the shots yesterday to burst the ganglia that had presented itself. Plus, apparently, I had broken my hand, but it had already healed. Now I’ve got this red (soon-to-be-purple) bruise on the back side of my arm where the hand meets the wrist.

The doctor said the treatment given works about 50 percent of the time. Let’s hope. Otherwise, my alternatives are to “live with it” or have surgery to remove it. I guess it’s like a cyst. Not a big deal, but man am I tired of surgeries! 3 on the knee and an emergency appendectomy are enough for this cowboy!

So, to the subject of this post.

How to Deal with Minor Injuries

First and foremost, the treatment I am about to describe is not to be construed as medical advice. I am not a doctor, just a guy whose had his share of minor injuries and is sharing his successes and failures with you. We’re talking sprains and strains, slight pulls, and the like. Not bone breaks, muscle tears, incessant bleeding or other soft tissue damage that might require surgery. Seek medical attention right away!

Then, treat your injury right away with RICE:

• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation

I hate medication as much as the next guy, but I recommend that you also take a pain reliever like Motrin. It will take the edge off and reduce swelling. Obviously, don’t take a medication that you know you’re allergic to or have had adverse side effects in the past.!

I’ve found success by also keeping the joint immobile for a day or two. I ice the injury for 10-15 minutes every hour for as long as I’m awake. Of course, you may have some timing issues if you’re at work or have to drive somewhere, but if you’re home, ice as frequently as possible.

Then, after 2 days or so, start light exercise. Get the joint moving. Do whatever you can without pain. If you experience pain, stop. Ice some more.

After 3-5 days, you should be at 80 percent or so.

Dealing with Injury while Exercising

My particular wrist pain is exacerbated mostly by anything where a weight is pressing against the palm of my hand. Things like bench presses, military presses, and the like. But interestingly, you never notice this until you’re hurt, but supporting weight in things like squats and calf presses KILL!

So I work around it. Rather than grip the bar for the duration in the squat, I wrap my arms around the bar so that my hands aren’t gripping the bar at all. For calf presses, I did donkey presses instead of standing presses.

Things like that.

You have to continue treatment for as long as the injury persists, keep the joint flexible and strong, but without causing any undue pain.

Time doesn’t heal, but it sure helps!

If you follow this advice, I am hopeful that you can keep the minor injuries that you’re going to get to a minimum and allow you to continue to workout with minimal lost time.

You’re gonna love this!

There’s a whole ton of videos if you push the button at the upper right button just like this!