When performing any type of strength exercise training for the shoulders, it is important to target all the muscles that make up the shoulder area. The three muscles that cover the shoulder capsule are as follows: This article will look at shoulder exercises that specifically target each head of the shoulder. We will offer a […]
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Many of us have already been there regarding an injury. If not, the odds are you will probably be there at some point; recovering from an injury. It comes with the territory when working out on a regular basis. The National Health Statistics Reports reported 8.6 million sports injuries, a rate of 34.1 per 1,000
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The following article looks at a few of the best muscle building leg exercises to do at the gym (in no particular order). Our list includes only compound leg exercises to ensure you incorporate as many different muscles groups at one time. Compound exercises in any strength training program offers many advantages. Including, having to
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When looking to build strong glute muscles, exercises like barbell squats, hack squats, deadlifts and hip thrust machines, all work nicely. But what about if you don’t have access to exercise machines, an olympic bar and weight plates? The following exercises are all great glute options when limited in terms of exercise equipment. 1. Walking
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Join JEFIT’s August fitness challenge, available on iOS and android, the Arm SculptorChallenge! Find extra motivation to mix up your workout routine and focus on your lower body. No need to sign up to participate, just log 20 reps of one of the below exercises on 21 different days in August. To get the most out of the
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We took a deep dive into the Jefit exercise database to find out the most popular exercises. We looked at both the back and shoulder exercises in terms of having the highest number of downloads. First, the number one exercise, overall, was the barbell bench press, no surprise there. The top back exercise in the
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The following article will look at four variations of the glute bridge and hip thrust exercises, which are ideal for building strong, shapely glutes. We will start with the bodyweight exercise typically known as a glute bridge and progress to weighted versions of the hip thrust exercise. Try Glute Bridge Before Hip Thrust Before attempting
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What is the best position for your body when dealing with hip and/or back pain? One such position is known as static back. Many physical therapists would agree, this is an easy position to get into that often leads to reduced pain and discomfort. One of the great things with this pain reducing static position
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Different variables can effect the way your body responds to exercise, especially strength training. One of the more important areas to monitor is your quality of sleep. Inadequate sleep can have adverse effects on diet and energy levels. A lack of sleep is associated with an increase in cortisol (known as the stress hormone). It
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Have you performed a front squat lately? Most people head straight for the back squat before ever attempting a front squat. To get the most out of your leg exercises, it’s probably a smart idea to learn and perform front squats first. Once you have mastered the form and technique, then progress to the back
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We have all been there before, traveling for business or on vacation, and there is no gym available. Jefit has you covered with some great bodyweight exercise plans in their database. Taking time off from exercise can be a great thing when traveling. This is for those who just need to get a little something
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Despite what sport or workout you do, recovery is crucial. Without taking the time to rest and recover, you risk overtraining and making yourself more prone to injury. You’ll also feel not as great as if you’ve had the proper rest that you need. So how do you recover and do recovery times and methods
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