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A Great Exercise for the Rectus Femoris
The lying (supine) single-leg extension is an effective way to isolate the rectus femoris, especially when performed on your back with the hip extended. Unlike
October 27, 2024
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Mastering the Bent-Over Cuban Rotation
The bent-over Cuban rotation is a hybrid movement that effectively combines an elbows-out row with an external rotation, making it an essential exercise for shoulder
August 1, 2024
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A New Challenge for Push-Ups: Feet-Elevated 1¼ Push-Ups
Think regular push-ups are too easy? It’s time to take your upper body workout to the next level with feet-elevated 1¼ push-ups. This advanced variation
July 30, 2024
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Fill in Your Upper Chest with This Novel Exercise
Achieving a well-balanced and aesthetically pleasing chest can be a challenge, especially when it comes to targeting the often elusive inner part of the upper
January 16, 2024
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Elevate Your Core Training: Advanced Hanging Leg Raise Techniques
Hanging leg raises stand as a cornerstone in core training, particularly beneficial for athletes, as they target the lower abdominal muscles and hip flexors. As
December 16, 2023
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The Cable Goblet Squat: A Great Workout Finisher
Love 20-rep squats to cap off a workout? Goblet squats are fantastic, but handling a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell can be tricky. The solution: Try
September 23, 2023
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Ignite Your Core Strength With Woodchops
The woodchop exercise is a powerful and effective movement that targets and strengthens the core muscles, including the abdominals, obliques, and lower back. Contrary to
July 6, 2023
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Build More Muscle with Ring Dips – but Beware the Risks!
I typically program dips on rings after 3-4 rounds on the parallel bars. The rings heighten stabilizer activity, which promotes a boost in strength when
May 8, 2023
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Do a Back Squat, Not a Good Morning!
Sitting straight down with maximum knee bend and minimum trunk lean is my interpretation of a back squat (see video below), but many people look
May 3, 2023
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Subscapularis Pull-ups and Pulldowns
Here’s a wide-grip lean-away pull-up, also known as a subscapularis pull-up because of its influence on that muscle. If it’s too challenging, try the pulldown
April 11, 2023