Push-ups are an ideal exercise because of their versatility and the fact that the exercise itself is a compound movement. You can build muscular strength or endurance (depending on the routine) in the chest, shoulders and arms, even though it’s only a bodyweight exercise. Did you know that you use about 65 percent of your […]
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The forearm muscles are often neglected in many strength training programs, similar to the way lower leg work is often skipped. Maybe it’s because both of these areas can be difficult to build? One option, add exercises like weighted carries to develop full body strength including the four layers of muscles making up the forearms.
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There are many exercises to choose from when looking to build strength across the back muscles. Maintaining a strong back improves posture, mobility, performance, and may reduce the chance of injury. These muscles, collectively, play a big role in just about any athletic event and, of course, needed to help pull weight in the gym.
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More than 45 million Americans go on a diet each year and spend 33 million dollars on weight loss products, according to Boston Medical Center. Most people may lose weight initially but typically end up adding it all back once dieting is stopped. Intermittent fasting (IF) is not a diet but rather a style of
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In a perfect world, the human pelvis has a slight, forward tilt, of a few degrees when standing. We know good posture is important for many reason. Try this simple test to check the status of your own posture. First, stand up against a wall. Touch both of your heels to the wall. Then, moving
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You have probably heard of the old saying “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Nowhere is this more evident as when learning a new exercise for the first time. Before trying any new movement, it can be helpful to first look at photos and videos of the exercise. Seeing an analysis or breakdown of
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Developing strong ab muscles is just one of the components needed to improve core strength. Strong abdominal muscles are important but a strong, functional core is the key to optimum performance! The ultimate goal is to activate the superficial and deep abdominal muscles to work in concert with the other core muscles. All of the
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Don’t let issues with grocery shopping be the reason for not getting that hard body you’ve been training for. Jefit has put together a list of their best shopping tips to help you become the best version of you. For this to really work you need challenging gym workouts, for sure. Just as important, though,
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The following four bodyweight hip exercises are ideal for both novice and experienced gym-goers alike. It would be smart to use bodyweight movements initially to develop a base level of strength when new to exercise. This would also apply to anyone getting back to exercise after a long lay-off. As the body becomes stronger one
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The amount of bodyweight someone carries does not distinguish between muscle and fat weight. Overall bodyweight does not paint a true picture of how well someone is doing regarding their diet and exercise. For example, when someone steps onto the scale, it tell them an overall weight, say 227 pounds. The real focus, though, should
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You can usually tell the shape someone is in by looking at one area of their body. The health benefits of a strong, functional core go well beyond just aesthetics. A strong, functional core makes life in the gym much easier. It also improves posture, decreases the chances of having back issues, makes activities more
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The best way to remember what makes up the posterior chain is to think about all the muscles on the backside of your body. This group of muscles include the: glutes, hamstrings, calves, erector spinae, lats, traps and posterior deltoid muscles. If you’re like most gym-goers, you may spend more time working the muscles you
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