Sure, we know that a squat is one of the best free weight exercises you can do. Some people, though, for various reasons can’t load their back with heavy weight to even attempt this exercise. The next best thing? Replicate the movement using one of the many leg machines found in gyms. The following machine-based […]
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One strength training product that gets a great deal of use, and for good reason, is the cable machine. Most of this type of related equipment, offers a great deal of versatility in terms of training options. For example, by adding an adjustable bench or stability ball to the mix you can multiply the number
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When in doubt about how to best work the the abdominal area, think about two these things. One, continue to challenge yourself using different movement patterns and of course the second, pay close attention to diet. How you fuel your body is extremely important for bullet proof abs and performance alike. When looking for unique
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Some put too much stock in the number they read after stepping onto the bathroom scale. Keep in mind that weight number can fluctuate a few pounds or more in a given day depending on various factors. Conversely, for someone on a severe diet or an older individual, the scale can’t distinguish between the amount
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One of the first areas you notice on someone, other than the abs, is the chest area. Building a strong, powerful upper body requires targeting specific muscles, like the chest. It takes hard work but also requires the appropriate exercises. There are many different chest exercises to choose from at the gym between machine, bodyweight
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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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