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The 15 Best Barbell Exercises For Mass, Strength, and Power

The 15 Best Barbell Exercises For Mass, Strength, and Power

Barbell training is a one-stop-shop for strength, more muscle mass, fat loss, and power. That’s because you can load up the barbell with more weight than kettlebells and dumbbells can provide. The almighty barbell — which has a rich history in strength sports — can also be used in various ways — you can squat it, press it,…
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The 10 Best Lower Back Exercises for Stability and Strength

The 10 Best Lower Back Exercises for Stability and Strength

When it comes to training your back, the lats and upper back muscles probably get most of the attention, and deservedly so. A strong mid and upper back are powerful allies in your body’s overall functioning, producing powerful upper body pulls, and even in building that V-taper. But neglect training your lower back at your peril. Lower back…
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7 Benefits of Cable Machines

7 Benefits of Cable Machines

Cable machines are one of the gold standards for gym equipment. The seemingly endless variety of attachments they come with and the movements they offer are why they’re always hogged at weight rooms and why everyone from bodybuilders to professional athletes regularly rely on them to reach new heights. If you’re tired of waiting to use the lat…
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Doggcrapp Training Explained: How To Do It and What You Should Know

Doggcrapp Training Explained: How To Do It and What You Should Know

If you were active in the fitness community online in the late 2000s, you’ve probably heard of DoggCrapp Training at one point or another. Born from the mind of industry veteran Dante Trudel, DoggCrapp has built a reputation as a no-frills, down-and-dirty approach to bodybuilding training. DoggCrapp is a lean and mean training method that promises to transform…
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10 of Dorian Yates’ Best Bodybuilding Tips

10 of Dorian Yates’ Best Bodybuilding Tips

The debate over who’s the greatest bodybuilder of all time will never have a definitive answer, but one thing is for sure: You can never go wrong suggesting it’s Dorian Yates. The six-time Mr. Olympia winner took home the top prize in the game every year from 1992 to 1997, besting elite competitors like Shawn Ray, Kevin Levrone,…
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How to Do the Smith Machine Bench Press for Underrated Chest Gains

How to Do the Smith Machine Bench Press for Underrated Chest Gains

Go into nearly any commercial gym, and you’re likely to find a Smith machine or two in a corner somewhere. More often than not, you might find it deserted in favor of lifting … Read more
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How To Do the Bayesian Curl for Bigger, Beefier Biceps

How To Do the Bayesian Curl for Bigger, Beefier Biceps

In statistics, the Bayesian field of probability refers to the degree of belief in the occurrence of an event. The Bayesian curl is named for its statistical significance — there’s a high probability … Read more
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How To Do the Dumbbell Shrug (+ Best Variations and Alternatives)

How To Do the Dumbbell Shrug (+ Best Variations and Alternatives)

Some muscles are defined by a single exercise. If you want to grow your guns and fill out your favorite t-shirt, you have to do biceps curls (or their many variations). To achieve … Read more
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How to Do the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press for Shoulder Stability and Strength

How to Do the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press for Shoulder Stability and Strength

Whether you’re a kettlebell aficionado or you’re new to the club, you probably spend most of your time holding a kettlebell the way you pick it up — with the handle in your … Read more
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Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review

Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review

Grip strength is one of the most overlooked areas of strength despite its importance in various lifts, from deadlifts to snatches. Plus, grip strength comes in handy (get it?) in so many areas … Read more
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