A key to developing strong, powerful shoulder muscles is to work on strengthening the shoulder from the inside out. As the deltoid muscles become stronger, more weight can be lifted, which benefits muscle hypertrophy. It is important to develop the muscles that make up the rotator cuff as well as the various deltoid muscles. This […]
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We have all been there before, trying to squeeze in a workout on a lunch break or when short on time. In these cases, most of us typically jump right into the workout. A dynamic warm-up will help prepare the body for the upcoming training session. Full body, dynamic type movements are ideal prior to
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More than 20 million of whom have what is known as “high-impact pain” where the pain is so severe, it can limit everything from activities of daily living to daily exercise.
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The exercises featured in this article will target primarily the back muscles with a bonus of improved grip strength. There are many different types of pulling exercises, from a vertical and horizontal standpoint. Think vertical pull for exercises like lat pulldown and chin-ups. While an exercise like seated row is considered more of a horizontal
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No matter the type of diet, there will always be misinformation about it. The vegan diet is no different and is perhaps the most discredited one, especially when it comes to building muscle mass. Here are the facts about the vegan diet and how it can impact muscle gain. Can a Vegan Diet Build Muscle?
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Building muscle takes a great deal of hard work, in and out of the gym. It is important to include the right types of muscle building exercises into your program. These typically include compound exercises. Meaning, an exercise that engages multiple muscle groups at one time. This article will look at a few such exercises
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We all have our favorite exercises when hitting the gym. With the summer months rolling in soon, equipment availability will become more challenging. It is great to have a few back-up exercise options in case you have to switch it up during your workout. In this article, we will look at various exercises for the
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Squats should be a staple in every gym goer’s training plan. They are an ideal lower body exercise that can also work your core and other other muscle groups when performed correctly. There are many squat variations that you can try, each has their own benefits. Whether you are a beginner squatter or seasoned veteran,
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Free weights are the first choice for many experienced gym-goers. There are times, though, when leg machine exercises are all that you have available. Machine based exercises can also have their place in the exercise world. There are segments of the population, like novice gym enthusiasts, or maybe an older individual may feel much safer
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The majority of the exercises you see being done at a gym typically include the use of dumbbells or a barbell. Not used as often is the kettlebell exercise, which is a great training option for any strength program. This versatile piece of training equipment can be used for both unilateral or bilateral exercises. Many
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Healthy nutrition plays a big part for anyone looking to get lean. It is important to understand that it’s still a collaborative effort with nutrition and exercise. With that said, exercise expends only so many calories from a given workout. Eating healthier has the potential to really change body composition. Here are a few nutrition
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