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Weight Training Builds More Than Strength (Statistics)

March 22, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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We all lace up our Nikes, knockback pre-workout blends, and bee-line to our gym’s free weight section for our own reasons.

Some of us pump iron for the strength-building perks.

Others lift with the hopes of turning an M into an XL.

A few stragglers — gym bros — want nothing more than to gloat about their 200-pound bench when they post the clip on Instagram (you know exactly who I’m talking about).

The truth is, weight training builds more than just strength. These 17 statistics will reveal the true benefits of resistance training!

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Weight-Lifting Injury Rates (Is It Really That Dangerous)

March 22, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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It’ll stunt your growth. It’s dangerous. You know it causes arthritis and high blood pressure, right?

If you’re a member of the bodybuilding or weightlifting worlds, you’ve heard these unsolicited, elevator-style TED Talks — ironically from those with zero experience — at least once or twice.

You bite your tongue and take the high road, avoiding this confrontation for two reasons:

  • Most of what they’re spewing is untrue (it’s an argument not worth your time).
  • Weightlifting isn’t entirely risk-free (the old “quit while you’re ahead” scenario).

Those 300-pound deadlifts, rapid-fire pull-up reps, and 30 weekly squat sets could all trigger cascading physical effects that can leave you sidelined for weeks or even months.

Or worse … in an operating room.

Check out these 17 weight lifting injury statistics to put the risks into a better perspective!

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How Often Should You Squat? (Not What You Think)

February 15, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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Back squats have been contenders in a decades-long battle against deadlifts, fighting for the coveted title of “King of Exercises.”

Now, the jury might still be out on the verdict, but either way, this quad-destroying exercise should be either #1 or #2 on your to-do list.

But here’s a (maybe not so) shocker: If your relationship with the gym’s power rack is so strained that you only squat once a week, it’s no wonder your legs look better in pants.

So … how often should you squat? Well, it’s not what you think!

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Dumbbell Squat vs. Barbell Squat: Which is Better?

February 15, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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We all know just how important leg day actually is, but with so many exercises and pieces of equipment to choose from, it’s hard to know what’s really best for building lower body strength. When it comes to squats specifically, you can practically do them with any gym equipment.

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7 Great Alternative Exercises to Barbell Front Squats

February 15, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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The barbell front squat is one of the safer squat variations because it places less strain on the back. Yet, balancing the bar on the front of the shoulders also really limits how much weight you can squat during the exercise.

So, we’re going to go over seven alternatives for when the barbell front squat just isn’t cutting it anymore.

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Goblet Squat: Benefits, Muscles Worked, & How-To

February 14, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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(Not to be confused with the Buff Dudes’ Goblet of Gains or Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.)

The squat is hailed the “king” of all exercises for its leg-strengthening and core-stabilizing benefits. But “squatting” doesn’t always have to mean the traditional back squat, with a heavy barbell balanced on your shoulders and uncomfortable pressure on your knees and spine.

It’s time for new blood in the kingdom of squat royalty — the front-loaded goblet squat.

Learn more about the goblet squat below, including its history, benefits, muscles worked, and a step-by-step guide.

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Top Planet Fitness Equipment to Hit Each Muscle Group

November 30, 2021 By Alita Phommabouth

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So you’re in Planet Fitness because you want to work out but you don’t know where to get that full-body bulk. Heck, with Planet Fitness’ limited equipment, can you even get each muscle group worked out?

Yes. Yes, you can. Listed below are the seven workout machines you need to know for a rounded workout at the gym.

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Using the Cable Machine at Planet Fitness Like a Pro

November 29, 2021 By Alita Phommabouth

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Trust me, there’s nothing more intimidating than a machine that might snap back and whack you in the teeth, causing permanent damage to your mouth as you feel out your new chipped tooth with your tongue.

No? Just me? Okay.

Add on the potential to look like a slob who’s never been to a gym in his life, then it’s understandable why one might want to avoid the cable machine, but trust me – it’s worth it!

A study done in Experimental Gerontology, a journal about aging and age-related diseases, found that cable training increases neuromuscular function (which can slow down the aging process).

That’s why it’s a great idea to work some cable movements into your muscle-building routine!

So if you want to learn how to use the cable machine at Planet Fitness like a pro so you can build muscle and avoid embarrassment… keep reading.

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Why Planet Fitness is a Bad Gym (And Why It’s Not)

November 15, 2021 By Alita Phommabouth

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In 2015, Insider called Planet Fitness the fastest-growing gym in America. As of 2021, Planet Fitness has over 2,000 locations and 14 million members.

Well, with those numbers, Planet Fitness has to be a good gym, right? Some would argue otherwise.

If you want to find out how Planet Fitness is a bad gym, and why it’s not actually that bad, then read on.

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5 Reasons Planet Fitness Is a Good Gym for Beginners

November 15, 2021 By Alita Phommabouth

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Between the limited equipment, the loud noise that rings out when you drop weight too loudly, and the free pizza nights, a lot of experienced bodybuilders would say Planet Fitness is a bad gym. From their more experienced point of view, maybe they’re right.

Or maybe they’re dead wrong.

Read on to find out how Planet Fitness may not be great for experienced exercisers, but maybe the salvation beginners are looking for.

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