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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The following article looks at a few of the best muscle building leg exercises to do at the gym (in no particular order). Our list includes only compound leg exercises to ensure you incorporate as many different muscles groups at one time. Compound exercises in any strength training program offers many advantages. Including, having to
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When looking to build strong glute muscles, exercises like barbell squats, hack squats, deadlifts and hip thrust machines, all work nicely. But what about if you don’t have access to exercise machines, an olympic bar and weight plates? The following exercises are all great glute options when limited in terms of exercise equipment. 1. Walking
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We took a deep dive into the Jefit exercise database to find out the most popular exercises. We looked at both the back and shoulder exercises in terms of having the highest number of downloads. First, the number one exercise, overall, was the barbell bench press, no surprise there. The top back exercise in the
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The following article will look at four variations of the glute bridge and hip thrust exercises, which are ideal for building strong, shapely glutes. We will start with the bodyweight exercise typically known as a glute bridge and progress to weighted versions of the hip thrust exercise. Try Glute Bridge Before Hip Thrust Before attempting
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Have you performed a front squat lately? Most people head straight for the back squat before ever attempting a front squat. To get the most out of your leg exercises, it’s probably a smart idea to learn and perform front squats first. Once you have mastered the form and technique, then progress to the back
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We have all been there before, traveling for business or on vacation, and there is no gym available. Jefit has you covered with some great bodyweight exercise plans in their database. Taking time off from exercise can be a great thing when traveling. This is for those who just need to get a little something
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Many hardcore weightlifters are not known for doing cardio exercise in or out of the gym. For those who do engage in it, the health benefits more than outweigh the time spent sweating away. With that said, keep in mind if weight loss is the goal, cardio exercise alone is not the best option. Why?
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Dumbbell exercises are so versatile and are a must have for any gym, personal training studio, or sports performance training facility. They are an ideal compliment to barbell exercises, especially when it’s a compound movement. They are also perfect for working on unilateral strength with exercises like one arm dumbbell rows. We are going to
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It is always a good idea to change things up at times especially when it comes to exercise routines. Once the body adapts and becomes stronger, it may be time to add-in a new training stimulus to the mix. Especially when it comes to the core. Adding a prop, like an exercise ball, helps create
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