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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What is Interval Mode? Interval mode offers the ability to move away from a traditional set and repetition based workout to a time based workout. During a workout session you have the ability to pause or stop the interval timer and advanced forward in the workout session. You can also skip any interval set in
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The gluteal muscles are comprised of three unique muscles that extend and abduct the hip and leg. The gluteus maximus is the largest and strongest of the three. The glute medius and minimus are smaller but also important. The gluteus maximus is made up of about 60 percent fast twitch and 40 percent slow twitch
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When looking to build wider, stronger, shoulders look no further than compound pressing movements. Strong shoulders are definitely possible, even for hard gainers, with the following three exercises. Any pressing type of movement will also target the upper back, trapezius, pectorals and triceps. Let’s take a look at a few great exercises, using different equipment,
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Since 2010, the award-winning Jefit app has been one of the best online strength and conditioning resources for many gym-goers. The community, found on both iOS and Android platforms, has more than 10 million users to date. The following are a few of the questions asked recently by the Jefit community. Can I Run and
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The bent-over row exercise is a staple in many strength training programs. One of the many great things about this exercise is it can be performed with a variety of equipment. Such as a barbell, single or a pair of dumbbells or on various strength machines. You can also use your own bodyweight as seen
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When people think about building stronger hips, the glute muscles usually come to mind first. Another important area, though, for building and maintaining hip strength, are the hamstrings. The glutes are the biggest prime mover in hip extension, but the often neglected hamstring muscles are also important. Developing additional hamstring strength improves knee flexion and
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The award-winning Jefit app publishes hundreds of strength training programs each year. Strength training plans are easily accessible on both Android and iOS platforms.
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Typical machine-based chest exercises can restrict range of motion at times. Cable-type strength machines, however, can make for a better user experience. The versatility of an adjustable origin point offers a more fluid movement pattern compared to a fixed option. As a result, cables allow you to move through multiple planes of motion. A smith
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