Bahama arms: from the land of white sands, palm trees and ocean breezes comes a red-hot recipe for biceps, courtesy of IFBB pro Joel Stubbs

Flex, May, 2007 by Julian Schmidt

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"Maintain a keen perspective. If you feel you're not getting a good workout, reflect on what you did not do since your last trip to the gym. Maybe you didn't get enough rest, or maybe you didn't take in the proper nutrients or have the right meals, or maybe you partied too much, or maybe you were lacking the right fluids or didn't drink enough water.

"Also, keep a journal. Each day, from the moment you wake up, record everything that goes into your system and how you feel. The same goes for your workout: take your journal to the gym to record what you lift and the reps for every set. That becomes a great tool for motivational insight that you can use for the next workout. Your mind feeds on that. You can look at your journal and say, 'Last week, I did 100 pounds; this week, I'll go for 110.' This will help you take on a more positive and progressive attitude toward gains."

--Joel Stubbs

BY JULIAN SCHMIDT

SENIOR WRITER