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Gym machines effectively build strength by isolating muscle groups and offering greater stability than free weights. However, some gym machines come with inherent safety risks. Dr. Mike Israetel outlined concerns with specific machines that may pose potential dangers and how to navigate them during workouts. The gym is a relatively safe environment, especially compared to the risks associated with competitive…
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Training
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3 Reasons Why Upright Rows Are Bad
In an earlier article, we discussed the upright row and its potential as a favorable training exercise for athletes seeking to increase movement-specific strength (such as in Olympic weightlifting), muscle hypertrophy (in the traps and deltoids), or improve performance in fitness WODs. However, some athletes and coaches feel that this move provides greater risks to…
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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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