If you love working out, then you have probably heard of the term deadlifts before. Whilst they may sound like they could be really difficult, they are actually not that bad. Deadlifts are a great way to weight train, build muscles and work on multiple muscle groups at the same time. With deadlifts, you can …
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If you’ve been chasing the physique-changing benefits of leg day for a while, chances are, you will have heard of the leg press. The leg press is an exercise usually performed with the help of a weighted machine. Using a leg press machine involves taking on a seated position and using your legs to push …
If you want to bulk up then you are probably going to hit the gym and do lots of lifting to bulk those muscles, so why not try out an overhead press? The overhead press, which is often referred to as the military press, is the best lift you can do to bulk up your …
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Whatever exercise that you do, it is always important to know about what muscles are being worked when you perform the exercise. For this reason, you may be wondering how you can build a bigger deadlift, or how you can more specifically target particular muscle groups over other ones when you perform a deadlift. An …
Chin-ups are a fantastic exercise to improve lots of muscle groups, including your abs, your upper back, and your grip strength. They also work well to build up your cardiovascular resilience. But the thing for which chin-ups are most famous is building biceps. Really huge biceps. Successful chin-ups depend on bicep strength, so the more …
The Squat. It’s a classic move in weight lifting and beyond. It’s vital that you learn how to squat with the proper form, since it’s a compound movement used both in lifting and in general working out. There are many different kinds of squat too, such as the barbell squat, goblet squat, or the bodyweight …
The Asian Squat seems to be something that’s becoming rather popular in the world of weight lifting lately. In fact, you may have even seen people in Asian countries doing this exact move. Perhaps you have a couple of friends that have visited an Asian Country, then have come back to recount their tales of …
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There are many different ways that you can use the leg press machine in the gym. You may not immediately think it, but the position that you place your feet in will change the muscles that the machine works. We recommend switching between the different foot placements every 2 to 4 weeks. This will ensure …
The controversial Sumo deadlift is fairly unknown to noncompetitive lifters, but its presence has become more felt in recreational gyms of late. The problem is, outside competitive lifting, there is no real reason why those looking to build strength at the gym, would benefit from incorporating the lift into their regime. That being said, when …
The reverse grip bench press is the best alternative to the regular bench press that targets the upper chest, biceps, and front deltoids. The name speaks for itself with this exercise – it is simply a standard bench press, but with a reverse grip. However, don’t underestimate this exercise by its simple description. You need …
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