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4 Must-Have Exercises Backed by Science for a Full-Body Workout

Introduction When building a full-body strength routine, efficiency and effectiveness are key. Instead of cramming dozens of exercises into your workout week, research shows that a few well-selected compound movements can drive superior results. Four standout exercises—the barbell bench press, pull-up, back squat, and Romanian deadlift (RDL)—have repeatedly ranked among the top Jefit movements for […]

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Best Exercises for Each Major Muscle Group Backed EMG Data

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

When it comes to building strength and muscle, choosing the right exercises can make a huge difference in results. Electromyography (EMG) studies provide valuable insights into which movements activate muscles the most, allowing you to target each muscle group effectively. In this article, we’ll explore the best exercises for the legs, back, chest, shoulders, core,

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Top Chest Exercises Backed by EMG Studies

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

When it comes to building a powerful chest, the effectiveness of different exercises varies based on the equipment you use. This article breaks down, what we believe are, the best chest exercises in four categories: barbell, dumbbell, machine, and bodyweight—supported by electromyography (EMG) studies. 1. Barbell Chest Exercise: Flat Barbell Bench Press The flat barbell

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Powerlifting: Essential Exercises & Competition Preparation

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Powerlifting is a strength sport that focuses on three major lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. These lifts test your maximal strength and are performed in a competitive setting.

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Be Sure to Add these Barbell Bench Press Variations

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

One of the most often performed exercises at any gym is the bench press. The most popular barbell bench press exercise is bench press.

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Get Max Gains in Your Workout with Full Body Strength Exercises

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

When it comes to strength training, incorporating full-body exercises is essential for building muscle, improving functional strength, and burning calories.

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Want to Build Muscle? Try the Popular 3/7 Training Method

Workout Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

man doing strength training exercises at the gym

Many gym goers don’t mind working hard if they can ultimately add muscle via the training routine they’re on. The popular, and fairly new, 3/7 strength training method does just that!

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3 Exercises that Will Increase Your Bench Press

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Improving overall body strength can be beneficial when trying to increase your bench press. Developing upper body strength will always play a huge role but other areas like strong legs and core are just as critical. There are many exercises that you can try that will help your cause. The following three exercises will enable

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5 Great Exercises for 5×5 Strength Training Programs

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

What are your favorite exercises to use when designing a 5×5 strength training program? There are so many exercise possibilities to choose from.

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5 Great Exercises That Will Help Build Muscle

Exercise Tips, Workout Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

A recent New York Times article looked at the importance of getting stronger and to build muscle. It report that, according to researchers, only 6 percent of adults performed at least two strength workouts each week. Everyone knows that regular strength training is one of the best time and energy investments for better health. Why

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Want More Muscle? Try These Compound Exercises

Workout Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

Building muscle takes a great deal of hard work, in and out of the gym. It is important to include the right types of muscle building exercises into your program. These typically include compound exercises. Meaning, an exercise that engages multiple muscle groups at one time. This article will look at a few such exercises

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Benefits of Bench Press: Barbell & Dumbbell Exercises

Exercise Tips / Michael Wood, CSCS

One of the most beneficial exercises you can do for the upper body is the bench press. We know it’s a great compound exercise that targets many different muscle groups. For those new to strength training, maybe begin with a less challenging push-up exercise before progressing to bench press. Here is some additional information you

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