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Total Sets Matter More Than Number of Workouts; New Study Reveals Optimal Muscle Training Frequency
Building muscle requires consistent strength training over time to achieve noticeable gains. But how often should each muscle group be trained weekly to maximize muscle growth? Is a five-day split to train each muscle group once weekly effective? Past research has shown mixed results; some suggest increased training frequency to support muscle gains, while others counter. A new…
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Bench Press Standards — How Heavy Should Your Bench Be?
“How much ya bench?” Whether it’s your first experience in the gym or you’ve loaded up your best barbell countless times for heavy training, this question always seems to present itself when talking about strength. While there’s no magic weight total that constitutes a good bench press — everybody’s body is different — there are generalized averages that…
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The 11 Best Triceps Exercises and Workouts, Recommended by a CPT
The biceps get too much credit. Don’t get us wrong; training your biceps is a must for bigger and stronger arms. But your triceps make up two-thirds of your upper arm mass and cover the entirety of the back of your arm. That’s a chunk of prime real estate. With that in mind, here are…
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