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How to Do the Incline Bench Press for Upper-Body Size and Strength

Some lifters hail the classic barbell bench press as the king of the upper body lifts, but its cousin the incline bench press could be a serious contender for the throne. Unjustly frowned upon in favor of ... Continue Reading

Person wearing a black cut-off t-shirt curling a loaded barbell

How to Do the Barbell Curl for Bigger Biceps

The first barbell curl was probably performed about three minutes after the barbell was invented and it's been a gym staple ever since. This timeless exercise has always been reliable and effective for ... Continue Reading

man in gym performing flat bench dumbbell chest press

How to Do the Dumbbell Bench Press for a Bigger, Stronger Chest

When most lifters make the decision to commit to the gym, the barbell bench press is often one of the first exercises selected for building a stronger and bigger chest. However, along with its reputation ... Continue Reading

Man performing seated overhead dumbbell press

How to Do the Overhead Dumbbell Press for Wider Shoulders and Upper-Body Strength

Sometimes simple is better when it comes to exercise selection. And few exercises are as simple and equally effective as the standing dumbbell overhead press. You heave a couple of dumbbells to your ... Continue Reading

Front Squat

The Front Squat Can Make You Strong From Head to Toe. Here’s How to Get It Right

The front squat is one of the most fundamental, functional, and yet commonly-overlooked lower body exercises. It develops strength, power, conditioning, and leg size while reducing lower back stress ... Continue Reading

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