Body Mechanics
Preventing Common Shoulder Injuries in Bodybuilding
As a bodybuilder, the last thing you want is shoulder pain. Your shoulder joint is pivotal to every upper-body exercise, so an injury can quickly curtail…
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Three Ways to Use Isometrics to Supercharge Your Workouts
Your training time and energy are valuable, and I don’t believe you should waste them on ineffective workouts. As such, I’ve spent a lot of my…
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Slackline Fitness: Balancing Exercises for Improved Coordination and Core Strength
New fitness innovations are constantly emerging, sometimes from the most unlikely places. Case in point — slacklining. This trending balance and coordination workout system originated from…
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How to Maintain Muscle During a Layoff
Consistency is arguably the most important principle for strength and hypertrophy gains. Provided you train consistently, even poorly planned workouts will produce results. Of course, your…
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Steel Club Exercises: Boosting Shoulder Strength and Mobility
Like all members of the armed forces, the British Royal Marines have a language all their own. As a new recruit, I quickly learned that drinks…
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19 Animal Movement Exercises To Promote Functional Fitness
Did you ever imitate being an animal when you were a kid? Maybe you became a tiger pouncing on its prey, a jaguar sprinting through the…
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Average Grip Strength in Men and Women: Discover the Secrets of Strong Hands
As a 16-year gym veteran, I see the same trends repeating over and over again. Most lifters train their chest, back, shoulders, triceps, and biceps, but…
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Full vs. Partial Range of Motion Training – Which is Best?
Are partial reps cheating, or are they the key to building even more muscle and strength? The answer may surprise you! Have you ever gone into…
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When, Why, And How to Train to Failure
Should you train to failure, or is it best to leave a couple of reps in the tank? We explore this hotly debated bodybuilding topic. When…
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Biceps vs. Triceps: What You Need to Know to Make Them Grow
Your biceps and triceps are your show muscles. Whether you’re wearing a t-shirt or a suit, there’s no hiding a pair of loaded guns. By the…
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The Power of Active Recovery: Gentle Workouts for Rest Days
We often think the harder we push, the more gains we make. In reality, the more we recover, the more progress we make. Hard training is…
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Common Bodybuilding Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Bodybuilding is one of the safest forms of exercise around. In terms of risk per 1000 hours of participation, bodybuilding ranks as much safer than soccer,…
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The Best Daily Mobility Exercises for Men
Speaking as a typical man, I can honestly say I’d rather be lifting weights or doing push-ups than stretching. Heck, I’d even prefer to do cardio!…
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How Sitting Is Bad for You and What to Do About It
Sitting is part and parcel of modern life. Many people earn a living while seated, travel while seated, and then spend their leisure time seated. And,…
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15 Best Anti-Core Exercises for Increased Lumbar Stability
When most people talk about core training or working out in general, they tend to mean exercises that involve movement. For the core, that means crunches,…
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How To Increase Vascularity: 15 Effective Strategies to Get Diced
Let’s be honest; prominent veins on a muscular physique look badass. Vascularity is considered a symbol of leanness, muscle mass, strength, dedication, hard work, and, as…
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Are Calves Genetic? Unlocking The Mystery of Lower Leg Growth
“Are calves genetic?” If you’ve ever seen someone who clearly has never stepped foot in a gym with full, rounded calves, the question has probably crossed…
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Nine Signs You Need a Rest Day
Of all the things you need to build muscle, get stronger, burn fat, or get fit, consistency is arguably the most important. It doesn’t matter how…
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Forearm Pull-Up Pain – Causes, Treatment, and How to Avoid
Pull-ups are one of the best exercises you can do for your upper body. Doing pull-ups will widen your lats, build your biceps, strengthen your lower…