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How to Barbell Back Squat (Beginner’s Guide)

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

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Ah, yes, the squat. Known by some to be the “King” of the lifts – or at least the Jack if you consider the deadlift as well. But with great power comes a great risk of blowin’ your back out!

That’s why it’s crucial to learn how to do it properly, so tighten up that lifting belt, and let’s learn how to barbell back squat.

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Average Biceps Size by Gender, Height, Age, Weight, & More

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

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Biceps. It doesn’t matter what car you drive. It only matters how big your arm is when it hangs out the window.

We all love having big biceps, but how do we stack up against the rest?

The average male has 13-inch biceps, while the average female is closer to 12.5 inches. However, we all have different biceps, and there are definite trends between gender, height, age, weight, and more.

Let’s delve into the different parts of the human race to see how we all differ according to bicep size.

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How to Get Ripped in 5 Months (Step-By-Step)

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

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Five months, ey? I can get you ripped in that time… Granted, you aren’t starting from above 30% body fat. See, the more fat you have, the longer it will take to get ripped – obviously.

That said, it can be a bit more complicated, so let me explain what I mean!

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Can You Get Ripped in 6 Weeks? (Workout Program + Diet)

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

Key Takeaways

  • How long it takes you to get ripped depends on how much body fat you currently have
  • Aim to lose about 0.5 – 1.0% of total body weight per week
  • Dieting too fast or too harsh will lead to muscle loss and even a rebound fat gain phase
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So, you wanna get ripped? You wanna post selfies on IG and have the boys and girls swoon over your pictures? Well, depending on where your start point is, getting ripped might take 6 weeks, or it might take 18 weeks.

That’s a rather big difference, so allow me to explain what I’m on about.

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How to Build Ripped Muscle with Resistance Bands

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

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You’re going on holiday, and you don’t wanna break the progress you’ve been making in the gym. You reach into the cupboard and pull out a dusty container with the number “2020” written on it — and probably covered in masks.

Upon opening the old relic, you discover resistance bands, the savior from lockdown we all loved to hate and hated to love. Now, let me teach you how to use them properly…

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Can You Get Ripped with Yoga? (Let’s Get Real…)

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

Key Takeaways

  • You can get ripped with yoga, granted you have muscle mass, to begin with.
  • Yoga is pretty bad for retaining muscle, but it can help with fat loss.
  • You would also need to diet and train with resistance to get ripped with yoga.
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Yoga has been around since the early 19th century, and it’s safe to say it’s more popular than it’s ever been! But can you get ripped, shredded abs, and veiny legs with yoga?

Technically, you could get ripped with yoga, but it’d be extremely tough. Ideally, you’d want to diet and train with resistance as well, but let me tell you more about that in detail.

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How Much Can the Average Man Lift? (Squat, Bench, Deadlift)

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

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The “Big Three.” You’ve heard of them, you’ve maybe even tried them yourself, and – by now – you probably know they require a lot of strength. But how much does the average guy lift?

Just how much the average man can lift depends wildly on which demographic you look at. For example, men in third-world countries appear to be stronger due to them having more hands-on jobs.

But before we delve too deep, let’s look at the Big Three.

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A Workout to Get Jacked/Ripped in a Month? (The Truth)

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

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We all want to get ripped, and we all want to get there fast. Who loves dieting on bland chicken and rice for weeks on end? You don’t, and your girlfriend certainly doesn’t!

So, can you get ripped in a month? You probably won’t get jacked or ripped in a month unless you already only have 10% body fat. Not to mention, the further you are from there, the longer it’ll take.

Here’s the truth about getting jacked/ripped in a month.

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5 Best Upright Vertical Leg Press Machines in 2023

January 11, 2023 By Kyle Hoffman

What’s great about a vertical leg press machine is how you can get a killer quad workout in such a small area. For example, our top pick, the Titan Fitness Vertical Leg Press only has a 48″ by 38″ footprint.

But with the different features, builds, and price points, which overhead machine is right for you? Well, we did the research and found the top models so you don’t have to.

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Planet Fitness Workout Plan: 3-Day Full Body Routine

January 9, 2023 By Jess Billitz

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After questioning if Planet Fitness is even a real gym, you’re probably wondering if a 3-day full-body workout routine at their so-called “judgment-free zone” is worth it.

Well, yes it is. Some “hardcore” gym rats might say otherwise, but the truth is that you can still get a good workout at Planet Fitness despite their lack of some fan-favorite equipment.

Don’t believe us? Check out the details of this Planet Fitness workout routine we prepared for you.

Man doing curls in gym then laying on the treadmill
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