Master the Decline Cable Fly for Chest Growth & Strength

The decline cable fly is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest) but the decline position allows for an emphasis on the lower chest.…

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Incline Straight-Arm Pull-Down: Build Stronger Lats Today!

The incline straight-arm pull-down is a very effective exercise for building muscle and strength in the lats. It's a great variation to the lat pull-down but the benefit of using…

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Master the Barbell Skull Crusher: Target Your Triceps Effectively

The triceps are half your upper arms; however, they don’t get the same amount of love as the biceps. Underdeveloped triceps are among the most common reasons many lifters have…

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Master the Barbell Rack Pull for Stronger Hamstrings & Glutes

The barbell rack pull is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the entire surface area of the back. But it also works the legs, core, and entire…

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Crunch Exercise: Target Your Abs, Obliques & Core Strength

The crunch is a bodyweight isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the abdominals. Now, the abdominals, or abs make up the majority of the core muscles and they…

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Cable Straight Arm Pulldown: Strengthen Your Lats Effectively!

The cable straight arm pulldown is an isolation exercise used for building muscle and strength in the Latissiumus Dorsi (Lats) muscles. But it's also even more effective for improving scapular…

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Mastering Push-Ups: Engage Your Chest, Arms, and Core Muscles!

Push-ups, ancient in origin, have withstood the test of time as a highly effective and versatile exercise. Widely adopted by military training and athletic programs worldwide, they are a testament…

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Target Your Glutes: Effective Cable Hip Abduction Workout

The cable hip abduction is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the hip abductors. Now, the hip abductors are located on the outer portion of your hip…

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Master the Stability Ball Decline Push-Up for Total Chest Strength

The stability ball decline push-up is bodyweight exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). But the triceps, front deltoids, and core receive stimulation as secondary movers…

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Master the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback for Stronger Arms

The dumbbell kickback or tricep kickback is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in all three heads of the tricep muscle. It's a very effective movement which is…

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Smith Machine Kneeling Rear Kick: Target Your Glutes Effectively!

The Smith machine kneeling rear kick is a great exercise for building muscle and strength in the glutes. It's an unconventional movement but very effective for isolating the muscles and…

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Seated Barbell Overhead Press: Build Strong Shoulders & Arms

The seated barbell overhead press is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the anterior and lateral shoulder muscle heads. Now, this exercise may not be suitable for…

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Master the Cable Rear Drive for Stronger Deltoids & Traps!

The cable rear drive is an exercise which builds muscle and strength in both the triceps and rear deltoids. Now, this is a very unconventional movement but that doesn't diminish…

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Lying Bent-Knee Oblique Twist: Strengthen Your Core Effectively

The lying bent-knee oblique twist is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the obliques which are located on both sides of the rectus abdominis (Abdominals). These muscles…

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Master the Overhead EZ Bar Tricep Extension for Stronger Arms

The overhead EZ bar tricep extension is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the triceps. Now, extension movements allow for a deeper stretch in the muscle which…

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Incline Reverse-Grip Barbell Bench Press for Chest Gains

The incline reverse-grip barbell bench press is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). But the triceps and front deltoids also receive stimulation as…

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Lying Alternating Leg Raise: Strengthen Abs & Hip Flexors

The lying alternating leg raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the abdominals and hip flexors. Now, this is a pretty simple exercise and anyone can…

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Master the Cable One-Arm Reverse-Grip Tricep Push-Down!

The cable one-arm reverse-grip tricep push-down is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in all three tricep heads. Now, push-downs are excellent regardless of the variation used but…

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Sled Calf Press: Strengthen Your Calves and Improve Performance

The sled calf press is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Gastrocnemius, or calf muscles. This is a very functional exercise for the calves and it…

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