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This is a great exercise to improve the size of your biceps, yet it's rarely used, mostly because it doesn't allow for a lot of weight to be lifted and some egos just can't deal with that. Also, this exercise requires perfect form and control – things the average gym-bro doesn't have. . The drag...

by Matt Weik Being a business owner myself, I always enjoy a good story about how businesses first got started – the struggles, the triumphs, the growth. Being that I live in Pennsylvania, which just happens to be the home of Bakery Barn (Pittsburgh, PA), I thought it would be cool to share...

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This is a great article by C.J Murphy about the sumo deadlift. It is not a hip hinge! The Sumo Deadlift — You're Doing It the Wrong Way TAGS: TPS performance, how do I sumo deadlift?, deadlift form, deadlift technique, cj murphy, conventional deadlift,sumo deadlift Originally published in...

The bench press is like the Cinderella of the powerlifts. The squat and the deadlift tend to be like Cinderella’s domineering sisters, who get all the attention, while the bench press is left in the corner to its own devices most of the time. The bench press is rarely given a cursory thought...

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Lat Pull-Down Basicshttp://www.fitnessandpower.com/training/bodybuilding-exercises/back-exercises/5-lat-pull-variations-complete-lat-development Aesthetics aside, the benefits of having a strong back are innumerable and range from better posture and improved spine health to injury prevention and...

Your goal when you walk into the gym is simple: get stronger. If getting stronger isn't your goal, you'll miss out on muscle gains as well as the obvious strength gains. Every muscle building and fat-burning technique is limited if you don't start with a great strength base. Think of it like...

There are a lot of strength tests out there, many unrealistic. But here's one that you and everyone else should be able to pass. . Barbell Squats: Bodyweight Equivalent for 6 Reps Minimum: Front squat, back squat, you name it. I don't care what variation you choose, if you can't squat to your...

Rotation is a fundamental part of everyday movement. The great part about rotation training is it can be done local to a joint or widespread throughout the body, integrating multiple systems to accomplish a single task. That is a level of badassery we're looking for here. As a bonus, power...

Beginners Guide to Squatting Proper. Barbell Squat Technique. Should a novice weight lifter Squat? Yes! If there is one constant across almost any sport, its that squatting is a must for core development. It not only is a back and legs developer, but rather it works your entire body! No other...

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• The bench press is a staple. However, one point to emphasize is that you should make the bench press a whole-body lift, not just a chest/triceps/delts lift. This is important for performance and safety, but also for milking the lift for all it's worth! Here are the key points to turn the bench...

by Matt Weik I’m sure a good majority of the people reading this article work at a company that requires them to be at a desk to complete their job. What happens when a meeting goes way longer than you expected or you’re under a lot of pressure to finish a project and you don’t have time to...

Safety Squat Bar I’ve seen you use the safety squat bar in your DVDs, and I asked my gym owner if he would get one for our place. He started giving me excuses about budget and whatever, so I looked online and found one used for under $300. I am sure the shipping won’t be cheap. Obviously I would...

Help for Hack Squats I no longer can do hack squats, as my right knee can’t bend at the angle anymore. What can take its place? I can get leg presses in without the pain, but will that give me the same results hacks give me? They seemed to be the only exercise that hit that “teardrop” above the...

The Ultimate Decision: Bodybuilder or Weightlifter By Ron Kosloff You are going to come to a crossroad in our game where you are going to have to decide whether you want to be a bodybuilder or a weightlifter. A bodybuilder sculpts the body to make each and every muscle stand out. If Vince...

Bench press alternatives Have you ever seen an optical illusion? A sketch of a young woman is actually the face of an old lady; or the outline of a bird, an old man. Look at them long enough, and all of a sudden you see the image in a new light, bringing new depth and meaning to the artwork...

Powelifting Excercises( Upper Body) UPPER BODY Barbell Extensions: This exercise is designed to isolate the medial and outer heads of the triceps. Begin this movement by lying with your back on a bench. Take a medium to close grip on a barbell. Unrack the weight and extend your arms directly...