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The 11 Best Pull Exercises to Forge a Bigger, Stronger Back
You know what to do on leg day. And push days are known to bring on the bench press and overhead press. But pull day is looming in your push-pull-legs workout split, and you’re unsure which moves to include. Don’t worry — we’ve got the best pull exercises right here. Even if you’re not doing a split where…
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HIIT Vs. LISS — Which Type of Cardio Is Better?
You’ve just started surrendering to your cardio-happy friend who insists that you do something in the gym aside from picking up heavy barbells and putting them back down. Fine, you say, you’ll do…cardio. But the query of HIIT versus LISS — high-intensity interval training versus low-intensity steady-state cardio — arises. You want to do whichever is better. The…
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The 10 Best Leg Stretches to Bolster Your Lower Body Training
If you do it right, leg day is an intense experience. Squatting, lunging, and hinging until you’re a puddle on the gym floor takes up a lot of time and mental real estate. But once you’ve crushed your leg exercises, you’ve got to reassemble yourself — leg stretches can do that very well. Leg day is not just…
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Do These 5 Things Between Sets to Build More Muscle and Burn More Fat
If you lift weights: Have you ever considered that the vast majority of time during your “workout” is spent sitting on your butt doing nothing at all? Think about it — five good reps in the back squat might take 30 seconds. Afterward, you plop down and rest for several minutes. There’s a lot of downtime during strength…
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The 4 Best Kettlebell Circuits to Build Muscle Without a Full Gym
Kettlebell athletes come to the workout floor with any number of goals. You might want to become stronger or more mobile. You may want to enjoy moving more (and kettlebells certainly are a fun way to move). And — yes — you might also want to Hulk out of your shirt. Can you get jacked with kettlebells? Absolutely….
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Body Composition: What You Need to Know (+ How to Change Yours for the Better)
You’re made of stuff. The body you use to jog on the treadmill, play outside with your kids, or finally lift that new 1-rep max deadlift you’ve been chasing is composed of muscle, fat, water, bone, blood … you get the gist. There’s even a fitness buzzword for this: Body composition. If you want to change your body…
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Your Abdominal Muscles, Explained (and How To Train Them)
The muscles that make up your abdominal region are good for a whole lot more than helping you look extra fit at the beach. In fact, your “six-pack” is just the tip of the iceberg. The muscles that encase your core and support your spine help you do everything from walk on the treadmill to pick up a…
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How to Identify Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic Exercise (And Why it Matters)
When you go to the gym, it’s to pick up heavy weights, put them back down, and repeat. But when your coach or gym buddy tells you it’s time to “do cardio,” you’ve got to admit that it’d be nice to be able to breathe regularly after a set of six or more reps. But just like you…
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What Is Tabata Training? How to Get Fitter in Four Minutes
From calisthenics training to gathering the best dumbbells at your disposal for a sweat session, there are endless ways to pack in a quick, high-intensity workout. One of the most popular of these training methods is the Tabata protocol. This unique spin on interval training was originally popularized back in 1996 and traces its roots back even further. …
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How to Gain Weight Fast (and Safely), According to Science
Weight loss is a popular pursuit, particularly at the start of the new year. But your health & fitness goals may not center around reducing the number on the scale. If you’re trying to gain weight fast — whether for sports or a desire to bulk up into a new shirt size — you need to know how…
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