weightlifting

It seems like more and more videos pop up every day showing careless lifters at the gym completely failing or snapping up their spines when they go for a manly, one rep max.

And maybe you’re worried that could be you next!

In many cases, stretching is considered an easy step to take to prevent lifting injuries, but the problem is… not everyone agrees.

That’s why, if you keep reading, I’m going to share some benefits and negatives to doing a few stretches before your next gym session, and whether it’s the right choice for you.

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It seems like more and more videos pop up every day showing careless lifters at the gym completely failing or snapping up their spines when they go for a manly, one rep max.

And maybe you’re worried that could be you next!

In many cases, stretching is considered an easy step to take to prevent lifting injuries, but the problem is… not everyone agrees.

That’s why, if you keep reading, I’m going to share some benefits and negatives to doing a few stretches before your next gym session, and whether it’s the right choice for you.

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The cable machine at the gym doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Seriously, can you think of another machine at the gym that allows you to….

1. Swap in different attachments in seconds?
2. Get unrivaled support and control during lifts?
3. Focus on minor muscles optimally for maximum growth?
4. Perform dozens of exercises for nearly every muscle group in the body?

Probably not.

But on that last point, we’ve got a new one for you to try: The straight arm cable pushdown. So let’s review everything there is to know about this exercise.

[Read more…] about Straight Arm Cable Pushdown: Muscles Worked, & How-To

Shoulder and trap exercises are some of the most overlooked exercises among new gym-goers. But targeting these muscles is about more than just doing a routine that doesn’t leave any muscle out.

Exercises like the shoulder shrug can help straighten your spine during the day and allow you to work on good posture. That’s especially true if you spend most of the day sitting at a desk.

We know you’ve heard of shoulder shrugs before, but how much do you really know about this trap exercise? Keep reading to learn all there is to know about shoulder shrugs.

[Read more…] about Shoulder Shrugs: Exercise Benefits, Muscles Worked, & How-To

Jeff Nippard is a professional powerlifter, a YouTube fitness sensation, and a guy with an impressive 518-pound deadlift to his name. So, if you want to deadlift right, then you have to deadlift like Jeff Nippard.

Keep reading to learn about what fitness guru Jeff Nippard has to say about deadlifting.

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You want to build boulder shoulders and max out your upper-body strength. The problem is that gains on the shoulder press are unusually slow and oftentimes discouraging.

If you’re ready to spice up your shoulder day and see real gains, stay tuned. We’re about to go over why the barbell snatch and press might be what’ll get your gains back on track for good.

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You know that the deadlift is one of the major lifts and is a staple to any quality weightlifting or powerlifting routine. But, you can’t expect to go to the gym every single day and knock out some heavy deadlifts.

So, let’s go over everything you need to know about the deadlift and how often you should do it!

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If you’ve ever gone to a commercial gym, then you’re probably seen the lying leg curl machine. Maybe you’ve taken a look at this piece of equipment and thought to yourself, “Why would I ever use this?”

Well, make sure you read this blog post to the very end because you’re about to discover the muscles worked by the lying leg curl, how to do them, and a number of effective alternatives if you don’t have access to a machine.

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Pull-ups are probably the best exercise for sculpting your lats and widening your back. It has a ton of benefits you may not even be aware of. Yet, since you might not have a pull-up bar available to you at home or at your gym, pull-ups might be no good for your situation.

So, we’re going to review seven of the best pull-up exercise alternatives so you can hit your lats without needing access to a pull-up bar.

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Barbell hip thrusts are awesome for building an insane amount of glute, quad, and hamstring strength. Yet, hip thrusts can be a little tough on the lower back if you can’t keep good form.

So, we’re going to talk about seven of the best hip thrust alternatives to target your lower body and go a little easier on your back.

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