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Forced Reps — What They Are and How to Use Them

"Good things come after failure. You just have to keep working." In any other context, this statement reads as banal self-help advice. But relative to lifting, it’s sage wisdom gleaned from bodybuilders ... Continue Reading

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The 5 Best Exercises for Tall People

It’s time for a quick lesson in physics. Don’t be scared; the training talk will begin soon. The definition of Work is “Force x Distance.” This is one of the most important concepts to understand when ... Continue Reading

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Workout Splits Explained — How They Work and Why You Need Them

If you have the luxury of working out, you’re squandering the opportunity by walking into the gym without a plan. To avoid wasting your time with marginally effective training, you need to get organized. ... Continue Reading

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The 5 Worst Exercise Machines, and 5 Machine Problems to Watch Out For

Well-designed gym machines enhance the effectiveness of your strength and hypertrophy training. They can minimize instability, allowing you to target and overload specific muscles. They can apply variable ... Continue Reading

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Can You Squat Every Day?

Can you squat every day? To smug middle school English teachers, the only answer is, “I don’t know. Can you?” We’re not looking for detention, so let’s rephrase rather than retort. Should you squat ... Continue Reading

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20-Minute Workouts for Muscle, Fat Loss, Strength, and More

You get 24 hours every day. They’re yours to do whatever you want or, more accurately, whatever you need to get done. Once you start subtracting six or seven hours of sleep, eight or nine hours of work, ... Continue Reading

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Two-A-Day Workouts Explained: Better Results Without Overtraining

Some lifters believe the more they work out, the better their results will be. That might mean training every day of the week or grinding out monstrous three-hour sessions in the gym. However, to ... Continue Reading

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Supersets Explained: A Technique for Better Results and Less Fatigue

Want a more efficient, more effective, more engaging workout? Rest less between sets. More specifically, start using supersets — a common, but often misunderstood and misapplied, intensity-boosting ... Continue Reading

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