It is always a good idea to change things up at times especially when it comes to exercise routines. Once the body adapts and becomes stronger, it may be time to add-in a new training stimulus to the mix. Especially when it comes to the core. Adding a prop, like an exercise ball, helps create […]
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When looking to change things up from traditional pull-up or chin-up exercises, try the following variations. Changing up either the movement pattern, hand placement or adding a rope or towel, will in turn impact on the training stimulus. Here are four pull-up/chin-up variations to try when you feel like traditional pull-up exercises get easier. Benefits
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‘You are only as a strong as your weakest link.” We have all heard this statement before. But what does it really mean? One researcher summarized it as “the idea that functionality results from the efficiency of an integrated system, like a gear train in which each gear corresponds to one physical capacity. In this
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A key to developing strong, powerful shoulder muscles is to work on strengthening the shoulder from the inside out. As the deltoid muscles become stronger, more weight can be lifted, which benefits muscle hypertrophy. It is important to develop the muscles that make up the rotator cuff as well as the various deltoid muscles. This
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The exercises featured in this article will target primarily the back muscles with a bonus of improved grip strength. There are many different types of pulling exercises, from a vertical and horizontal standpoint. Think vertical pull for exercises like lat pulldown and chin-ups. While an exercise like seated row is considered more of a horizontal
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We all have our favorite exercises when hitting the gym. With the summer months rolling in soon, equipment availability will become more challenging. It is great to have a few back-up exercise options in case you have to switch it up during your workout. In this article, we will look at various exercises for the
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Free weights are the first choice for many experienced gym-goers. There are times, though, when leg machine exercises are all that you have available. Machine based exercises can also have their place in the exercise world. There are segments of the population, like novice gym enthusiasts, or maybe an older individual may feel much safer
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The gluteal muscles are comprised of three unique muscles that extend and abduct the hip and leg. The gluteus maximus is the largest and strongest of the three. The glute medius and minimus are smaller but also important. The gluteus maximus is made up of about 60 percent fast twitch and 40 percent slow twitch
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When looking to build wider, stronger, shoulders look no further than compound pressing movements. Strong shoulders are definitely possible, even for hard gainers, with the following three exercises. Any pressing type of movement will also target the upper back, trapezius, pectorals and triceps. Let’s take a look at a few great exercises, using different equipment,
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The bent-over row exercise is a staple in many strength training programs. One of the many great things about this exercise is it can be performed with a variety of equipment. Such as a barbell, single or a pair of dumbbells or on various strength machines. You can also use your own bodyweight as seen
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When people think about building stronger hips, the glute muscles usually come to mind first. Another important area, though, for building and maintaining hip strength, are the hamstrings. The glutes are the biggest prime mover in hip extension, but the often neglected hamstring muscles are also important. Developing additional hamstring strength improves knee flexion and
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Typical machine-based chest exercises can restrict range of motion at times. Cable-type strength machines, however, can make for a better user experience. The versatility of an adjustable origin point offers a more fluid movement pattern compared to a fixed option. As a result, cables allow you to move through multiple planes of motion. A smith
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