We know developing a strong, well sculpted back, requires a great deal of hard work in the gym. To obtain that classic “V” shape that so many of us work hard for also requires a well-planned, progressive, strength training program. With that in mind, it’s beneficial to add vertical and horizontal pulling exercises as part […]
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Building a strong, wide back will help towards obtaining a classic “V” shape that so many strive for. In addition to the back, though, shoulder size can also help your cause. Working all three aspects of the shoulder muscles, known as the deltoids, is a must requirement. In this post, we’ll look at strictly pressing
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Two key areas to focus on to improve posterior chain strength are the glute and low back areas. Posterior chain is a catch-all phrase that includes the following five muscle groups that comprise the backside of the body. Posterior Chain In today’s article we will look at a few exercises that will strengthen three of
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As more individuals begin to head back to the gym, the focus turns to building muscle and strength. Gaining additional knowledge regarding both topics will only help your fitness cause. Fifteen Facts Regarding Muscle and Strength Muscle: Build and Preserve it as You Age 1. How fast can you build muscle? One study reported, that
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Strong arms are important in all aspects of life, not to mention, all athletic events. Arm strength is needed probably in the gym, though, more than anywhere. Let’s take a look at the upper arm, specifically the back of the arm made up of the triceps. The posterior aspect of the upper arm is made
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I’m sure you’ve heard your share of various health and fitness tips from family, friends, or your trainer. There are many floating around that are useful while on the flip side many of them are not. The following is a short list Jefit has put together for you that are hopefully useful and many of
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Some people would venture to say that their favorite muscle group to work is? That’s right, the biceps! Most gym goers typically train them at the end of their workout and leave the gym with a great “pump.” What are your favorite dumbbell arms exercises to do? Here are a few great bicep exercises selected
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When it comes to exercise, it’s safe to say that it’s not always easy to stay consistent with your exercise routine. Sometimes, when you initially get started, you can be incredibly passionate about your journey. You’ll enjoy the process and stay psyched to keep things going. But before long, you’ll find that work, life, or
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Having a strong core will translate well in terms of better posture and how you move in a given workout. As the body learns to move better through a given movement pattern, the ability to perform that strength training exercise will also improve. A fun and challenging way to strengthen the core is through the
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Nothing beats a good barbell or dumbbell exercise. There are times, however, when the gym is crowded or you don’t have access. Machine-based exercises can more than do the trick. In addition, when traveling, most hotels have machines in their fitness space and not as much free weights because of possible liability issues. In today’s
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Some of the best upper leg exercises are known as compound movements. These are exercises such as squats and lunges. With that said, let’s take a page from the world of bodybuilding. They understand the value of using specific exercises, periodically in their training, to focus on specific areas of the legs. This article will
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When performing any type of strength exercise training for the shoulders, it is important to target all the muscles that make up the shoulder area. The three muscles that cover the shoulder capsule are as follows: This article will look at shoulder exercises that specifically target each head of the shoulder. We will offer a
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