Articles Posted in the Strength Workout Category
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Why Lifting Weights Isn’t Just a ‘Guy Thing’
A lot of times in the gym we see more men lifting weights than women. Sure there are some women on weight machines going through the motions but not often are they grunting and sweating…
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Mandatory Muscle-Building Moves: Chest
This article is the first in a series that outlines movements and exercises that are “must-haves” for building muscle. Here, we’ll focus on training exercises and techniques for the chest. A defined and chiseled chest…
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Finishers …And You Thought Your Workout Was Over?
A finisher is a mini but intense workout that you perform AFTER you do your workout. It is usually comprised of compound exercises to finish off your workout. They typically challenge your cardiovascular system and hit your muscles in a very demanding way. In short, you either love them or hate them!
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The Proper Set Of Repetitions For The Maximum Benefit
When we hear weight training our minds often go to the traditional 3 sets of 8 repetitions. But did you know that there are various different repetitions that should be done for very specific purposes?…
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Muscle Confusion – Mix It Up!
We have all either been or seen a person on a treadmill doing the same routine over and over again for 6 months or a year and as they step off that treadmill they comment…
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Bodyworks Works!
So I have been trying to make my workouts “fun” and interesting by trying a lot of new classes. I took Pilates and I was surprised that I didn’t like it as much as I…
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Amino Acids For Muscle Building
Supplementation can be as important as the very exercise that we are doing to improve our health. With the right supplementation specific to our needs or goals, there can be achieved a great advantage in…
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Strength Training With Kettlebells
Before venturing out on my road trip to Prescott and San Diego, I picked up a set of Kettleblocks from the makers of the popular PowerBlocks. If your unfamiliar with kettlebells here’s some background. The…
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Can’t Find Time For Fitness? Try Hybrid Exercises
Obesity has become the norm in our modern society and is negatively affecting millions of Americans as well as those around the world. One of the main reasons for obesity is the lack of exercise…
