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8 Variations of Staple Exercises to Switch up Your Workouts
Read More: 8 Variations of Staple Exercises to Switch up Your WorkoutsSometimes, the best thing you can do for your workout routine is, surprisingly, be less… routine. Hear us out: Variety is the spice of life, but also the key to keeping your muscles guessing when it comes to your workout regimen. Not only is it boring to do the same movements over and over, it’s…
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The Old-School Bodybuilding Abs Workout
Read More: The Old-School Bodybuilding Abs Workout“Wait, a bodybuilder ab workout? Bodybuilders don’t train their abs!” If you’re a long-time fan of professional bodybuilding, you might have had that very thought cross your mind when you saw the headline of this article. And it’s true — many top champions past and present famously forgo abs in their splits, instead focusing their…
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The 10-Minute Squat Challenge
Read More: The 10-Minute Squat ChallengePlus four stretches that will improve mobility and enable you to master this squat challenge. This squat challenge isn’t about accumulating reps or finding a one-rep max, though you will see an improvement in these areas. It’s about improving your overall squatting mechanics, which will allow you to lift more weight more efficiently and earn…
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Form and Function Calf Exercises
Read More: Form and Function Calf ExercisesThese two essential calf movements will sharpen every facet of your lower leg. Your calves are composed primarily of your gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, and they are responsible for plantar flexion at the ankle — i.e., getting you up on your tippy-toes. Unilateral exercises such as this one focus on one leg at a time,…
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Form and Function Hamstring Workout
Read More: Form and Function Hamstring WorkoutTry these two essential hamstring moves that can improve your training potential — and your rear view. Well-trained hamstrings can improve athletic performance, boost strength in heavier lifts and round out your rear view. Romanian Deadlift Form: Romanian (Stiff-Legged) Deadlift A standard barbell deadlift begins with the weight on the floor with your knees bent,…
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Ab Exercises for Women, Ab Workouts for Women, Exercises by Bodypart for Women, Training Tips for Women360-Degree Core Ladder Workout
Read More: 360-Degree Core Ladder WorkoutImprove performance and construct a no-nonsense core with this descending ladder workout. Whether your goal is to lose weight or get shredded, everything begins and ends with your core. “This workout incorporates all the abdominal muscles and works to strengthen your midsection, improving performance,” says Ruben Belliard, CPT, group fitness instructor, weight management specialist and…
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Exercises by Bodypart for Women, Training Tips for Women, Triceps Exercises, Triceps Exercises for WomenThe Skullcrusher
Read More: The SkullcrusherSkullcrushers, aka lying triceps extensions, are a fabulous triceps-shaping move. Here are some tips on form and function. Though it has an intimidating name, a skullcrusher is one of the best isolation moves around to work your triceps through their full range of motion against gravity, specifically targeting the long and medial heads of your…
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Arm Workouts for Women, Chest Exercises for Women, Chest Workouts for Women, Exercises by Bodypart for Women, Training Tips for Women, Workouts for WomenForm and Function Pec Workout
Read More: Form and Function Pec WorkoutThese two upper body moves create a defined chest with real push-up power. No, training your chest won’t create cleavage or take you up a cup size as some workout programs would have you believe. But training your pectoralis major to be strong and shapely can define your collarbone area and add dimension to your…
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Exercises by Bodypart for Women, Leg Exercises for Women, Leg Workouts for Women, Training Tips for Women, Workouts for Women
4 Squat-Jump Variations for Lower-Body Power
Read More: 4 Squat-Jump Variations for Lower-Body PowerDial up your vertical power and enhance your metabolic capacity with these four squat-jump variations. Very little compares to the squat jump for developing lower-body power, and whether your goal is to destroy your quads, spike your heart rate or increase your vertical hops, this move is the gold standard. Use these four moves to…
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Arm Workouts for Women, Exercises by Bodypart for Women, Shoulder Exercises for Women, Training Tips for Women, Workouts for Women
4 Effective Shoulder Press Variations
Read More: 4 Effective Shoulder Press VariationsConstruct some serious strength with these four variations of the shoulder press. For upper-body strength and athletic power, few moves rival the overhead press. From a functional standpoint, pressing weight overhead requires stability from floor to core while still requiring adequate shoulder movement in all directions. Overhead presses are also a staple for building the shapely curves of the anterior and medial deltoids,…
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Exercises by Bodypart for Women, Leg Exercises for Women, Leg Workouts for Women, Training Tips for Women, Workouts for Women
Track Workout: Build Stronger Legs
Read More: Track Workout: Build Stronger LegsBuild powerful quads with this outdoor circuit. Fall is coming. Days are getting shorter and nights are cooling down. Thankfully, fall is genuinely one of my favorite seasons to get outside and exercise. It’s beautiful here in New England. The air is crisp and exercise outdoors is almost effortless. One of my favorite ways to build strong…
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Ab Exercises for Women, Ab Workouts for Women, Abs Workouts, Exercises by Bodypart for Women, Training Tips for Women, Workouts for Women3 Crunch-Free Core Exercises
Read More: 3 Crunch-Free Core ExercisesTry these moves to whittle your waist and enhance crucial strength. Many abdominal workouts focus exclusively on your six-pack, but in truth, your core is 360 degrees of muscle, tendon and ligament encircling your middle. When we talk about the core, we’re referring to your abs, your hips and your lower back — foundational elements…
