Murphy's law
Dave Hearne has a question for you:-
48 Eliza Cirt, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, AUSTRALIA.0448110228Dear Dorian,

First I would like to say (cliche) what a massive legend you
are, and have been a positive driving force in my life. A true
man who is damn good at what he does, and continues to
inspire and help us mortals. I have used your routines and have had great results. My friends and collegues come to me now
for \"advices\" in the gym, I always take them through your
basic routine and then the split you used for first 2 years.
My question is. I have finally reached the 100kg mark (thats
big for me), from 75kg. Nil drugs and ltd supplementation
(only creatine and glutamine from time to time, and the use
of your routines). Murphy\'s law, 2 days after hitting my goal,
I noticed pain in my left rotator cuff. I tried for a few
workouts to work through it, but it is now hurting too much.
It does not hurt at rest though and only hurts to varying
degrees in certain positions. Basically, using no weight,
I am now unable to do lateral raises w/ dumbell, or any
chest or delt movements. I am afraid, my efforts in the
gym will now slip away as I realise I have to let it get better before it gets worse.

Q: What can I do, or can you suggest a routine that will allow
me to stay in shape and preserve shoulder and delt mass, whilst allowing the injury to heal. I was told by the gym instructor that basically he would not do any upper body work if he were me. Please help me.

Thanks, your big fan, Dave Hearne.david.hearne5@bigpond.com

Hi David,
Re your enquiry.Before you can make a decision on how to procede with your shoulder injury you reall y have to know what you are dealing with , you may have a tear in one of
the roter cuff tendon probably supraspinatus but to know
for sure you need an M.R.I scan as this will show all the tendons and then you will know if its a matter of rest
and rehab or a surgery.
Good luck Dorian

Chest session
From: tim howard
To: Mr Yates
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 2:11 PM
Subject: training

Hi, Just e-mailing to thank you for the chest session I had with you last monday. There were loads of things I wanted to ask before I came, but it all pretty much went out the window once
I was at the gym, so I'll definately have to came back for a few more sessions. the temple gym was a great place to train felt pretty focused once I came down the stairs.
though didn't get the pic your guy was gonna e-mail to me, everyone wants to see it, especially my family. I also want to prove to them I was still standing after a training session with you (though it was a close call)!!!!
It has definately shaken up my training, now training harder
than ever.
Cheers Tim Howard

Training session
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:02 PM
Scott Laurens
Glos, England
Dorian, Just like to thank you for a truely inspirational
personal training session at Temple Gym last Wednesday.
My workouts since have really kicked on thanks to your advise and encouragement.It was an honour to meet you in person and thanks for signing your book 'Story
of a Warrior' great book.
Total respect to you Dorian.
Thanks again Scott.

From: BARRY STALKER
To: dorian1@globalnet.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:38 PM
Subject: PICTURES

Hi Dorian,
Just wished to say thankyou for yesterday's back session, it was awesome. It was exactly what I needed
to keep me motivated, i have not worked that hard before.
Barry ( London)

" I highly recommend training with Dorian.
He kicked my ass in the gym. It's exactly what
I expected it to be, INTENSE."

Monday, December 04, 2006 6:01 PM
Thanks for the training session!
(01 Dec 06)
Dorian,
I can't put into words how much meeting/training with you ment. I was so cool to meet someone of you stature.
I had so many questions for you, but by the end of
the workout, I forgot them all. Just to tell you a little about me.
I was a power lifter for 3 years, and have just recently switched to body building.I did my first show in Oct. where I took second place. Since finishing second, I have found a new born hunger inside. I have started my off season, with the eception
of my birthday week. I have so many things that i want to ask you. But I dont want to make this email a page long. I have
attached some pictures from My show, and would like
you to critique them. It would mean alot......Again, Thanks for giving me the chance to train with a "Mr. O"
Arraud

Significant Injury
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:40 PM
Subject: Enquiry from Dimitri karageorgiou
Melbourne, Australia
Dimitri karageorgiou has a question for you:
Hi there, let me begin by saying you are an absolute legend of the sport and saw you down here in melbourne, I think it was in 1992. My question is, what exercises could I do to work on my quads that wont put to much pressure on my lower back as I have sustained a significant injury to my L4/5 disc, i cannot perform squats..any thoughts on how i can work on the outer thigh ...mant thanks..firqat

Hi Dimitri,
I was a devotee of squats for many years until a hip injury forced me to change direction, I put my energy into leg extension to pre exhaust followed by leg press and hacks.
I would say my quad development progressed much more
doing the alternative exercises, so don't feel downhearted just put 100% into whatever exercises you can do without irritating your injury.
Good luck Dorian

Wrapp - UP!
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:59 PM
Subject: Form Submission
Morne
Cape Town,South Africa
Hi there,
I have a question conserning wrapping... I'm a bodybuilder, with a bit of powerlifting expierence and wanted to know just
how tight you need to wrap your joints before a heavy lift, for example before squating or leg pressing? I did my squats just the other day and wrapped up from 360pounds to about 400 pounds and did 10reps easily, after which i went to leg press and wrapped my knees from 1100pounds to about 1322pounds on which i got ten reps,but i wrapped my knees very tight and since then have been feeling a shock or twitch on the top of my knee cap,propably a tendon but just wanted to get your personal opinion on wrapping joints....advice would be appreciated...thanx
Hi Morne,
I am not a beleiver in using wraps or supportive aids when training , sure you can lift more weight but does that equate to the muscle doing more work and thus receiving more stimulation?My opinion is that doesnt as the leverage being given by the wrap is making the difference and you are
robbing the supportive structure of tendon / ligaments of the progressive stimulation that they also need to become stronger , increasing chance of injury .You mention some discomfort already in your knee joint so i think you should take heed of the message your body is giving you.
A spring under your ass may help you lift more , but wont give you bigger legs!
dorian

The Long Road
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006
11:03 PM
Jim McCalla
Pennsylvania
Dorian,
I am a senior at a high school and I am torn between some choices. There is nothing in this world I love more than bodybuilding. I might go to college and take up personal training courses, but my goal and dream is to be a pro
bodybuilder. How did you acheive your amazing status? And how would go about doing this? Any of your advice would greatly be appreciated. You've been my idle since I was 14 so anything from you would be great.
Thanks, Jim
I Jim,
The road to be a pro bodybuilder is a long hard one, only very few people make it and even when they do not so many make a really good living. I dont see any reason why you cant go to college and do your courses while still continuing to train for BB competition.
Good luck Dorian

Training session
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:02 PM
Scott Laurens
Glos, England
Dorian, Just like to thank you for a truely inspirational
personal training session at Temple Gym last Wednesday.
My workouts since have really kicked on thanks to your advise and encouragement.It was an honour to meet you in person and thanks for signing your book 'Story of a
Warrior' great book.
Total respect to you Dorian.
Thanks again Scott.

Chiropractic Exam
Ray Zich
Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada
Hey dorian, thanks for the advice. I went for a chiropractic exam just like you suggested and it turns out you were exactly right! the test showed my left leg was signifigantly weaker because of pinched nerves in my lower back. im now on the road to recovery going to follow up treatments. thanks for the great advice.

QueryVegetarian clean?
Mikhal Caldwell
USA
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 7:37 AM
Hello Dorian
My question is this I'm a professional fighter, I'm 6"1,and wiegh 160 ( middleweight) I do outragous cardio from hell 5 to 6 days a week and I doat
least 400 sit ups daily. However behind all of that , I can't seem to get rid of the bellie fat at just around my navel or 3rd row of abs.I'm a vegetarian and my diet is mostly clean . Any advice?
Hi Mikhal,
As a vegetarian you have to make a real effort to consume enough protein to keep your metabolism elevated and to recover from training, try to eat some
first class protein every few hours. Egg white, low fat cheese and protein shakes are good sources.
Dorian

Mirror mirror!
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006
7:14 AM
Subject: Form Submission
Ray Zich
Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada

Hey dorian, ive got a problem that really bothers me every time I look in the mirror. the entire left side of my body is smaller. my left leg, left arm, left pec, left trap, left side of my neck even! ive tried doin more sets and more reps with my smaller left side for only little or no result. I also have very little muscle control in my left
leg and left bicep. is there any advice you can give me to help build up my left side or at least improve muscle control? thanks
Hi Ray,
It is not unusual to have some size and strength difference between left and right sides but as you say that you have less control and strength on one side it may be a good idea to have a chiropractic exam as when the
spine is misaligned the nerve flow can be disrupted and limit function and strength in effected areas.
Dorian

FIRST CLASS!... PROTEIN
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 1:14 AM
Subject: Form Submissionname: Jake Woolley
location: Camp Lejeune NC
Question: Dear Mr. Yates.
My name Is Private First Class Woolley. I am currently enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. When I joined I was 240 lbs. (sorry I dont know the metric system well enough.) During boot camp I shrunk to an unbelievable 180 lbs. I am slowly
putting it back on. Before I do any further shopping I would like your advise on which supplements that would benefit me the most, with out have to be fed all the shit stories I read in hyped up adds. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerly Jake Woolley
I have my own supplements on www.propeptide.com in usa and www.cnpltd.com in the u.k. All the supplements have been developed under my direction and are the most effective available.
Good luck Dorian

QUITING TIME!!
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 9:59 PM
Subject: Form Submissionname: Robert
location: U.S.A (CT.)
Question: Hello Dorian, I have been Body Building for a few years now and I've made pretty good progress over these years using almost exclusively tips and techniques that you gave us in Flex magazine. But, I've been unable to quit a certain bad habbit that I have, cigarettes. I've been looking for an article somewhere that states that cigarettes have a direct, negative
effect on muscle growth, but I can't find one. I understand that it effects the cardio portion of the body, but does it have a negative effect on the actual growth of muscles? If Dorian Yates tells me that it does, I will quit! Thanks...
Hi Robert,
That is an unusual question, but one have thought of myself as many european bodybuilders smoke.
I dont beleive that smoking would have a direct negative effect on muscle growth but the stess on the cardiovascular system must have a negative effect on your ability to train effectively to some degree which in turn may impair your progress.Hope that helps you quit!
Good luck Dorian

Shawn Myszka Hi Dorian, Hope all is well. I just wanted to let you know that I have just been featured on a UK bodybuilding site called http://www.platinumphysique.com Shawn Myszka  Age: 24 Nationality: Caucasian  Height: 5’6” Weight: 265-270 off-season, 220-225 contest Favorite food:  All I eat is protein shakes, oatmeal, rice, chicken, and lean beef. Favorite bodybuilder:  Dorian Yates.

Negative Parts!
Hi Dorian,
How are things? Training is going awsome!!!! Focusing extra on those
negative parts of the repeatition really helps. thanks. Hope to train with you again in August.
Thanks a million.Vito

Try try...TRIATHLON
Question: Dear Doran
I was reading though your website which I often do being a hugh fan. I would like to ask you a supplement questions specific to my sport of triathlon.
On Tuesday mornings at 5:00am I cycle very vigorously with a group for 40kms. At this time of the morning I usually eat 1⁄2 a large banana and take a GU Energy gel that contains caffeine. (This gel has really improved my performance). I would like to incorporate Coenzyme Q10 and L-Carnitine before this ride? Is it possible? Will it inhibit the effects of caffeine or will in cause any contraindications if I take all these supplements together? Will this benefit my performance if taken before the ride or can I still have performance benefits if taken after the ride? Look forward to hearing from you soon Huge Fan!
Chris Australia
Hi Chris,
I dont beleive that there would be any problems taking the supplements you mentioned either before or after training, in other words i dont think it matters much. You should definatly consider taking a recovery supplement to kickstart the repair/recovery process. Take a look at www.cnpltd.com , check out pro recover and pro gf. These supps are used a lot my our atheletes and boxers with great success. Dorian

WELL READ
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 8:45 PM
Subject: Form Submissionname: Scott Rogers
location: Brooklyn N.Y. USA
Question: Dorian,
I have your book as well as all of Mike Mentzers books. I know you modeled your routine after his general principles. My question is this, why do you do more work than mentzer reccommends. I personally find your set and rep
reccommendations are better, but does that not conflict with the underlying theory?
Hi Scott,
I do beleive in the underlying philosophy,.i.e intensity of exercise stimulates growth/recovery leads to overcompensation or growth. I differ from Mikes aparoach in that I think you need a variety of excercises for complete developement so my workouts are a little longer ,also I think some people dont have the constitution to recover from continual beyond failure training Sometimes things which work in theory dont work so well in practice.I dont agonise over the why, I just do it!
Good luck, Dorian

Thanks Again
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Subject: training backBig
Dorian!
How are things going? Thanks again for that incredible back workout. My back was sore for two days!!! My training partner's back was sore for five days!!!
We hope to see you again real soon.thanks
Vito Cappello