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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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Squat Standards
Whether you’ve trained for years on the best squat racks or are still working on your walkout, setting target weights is an important part of increasing strength. You may be wondering, though, how to tell if your goal one-rep max aligns with typical squat standards. Well, we’re here to help. The BarBend team of certified…
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Nutrition and Strength Training Guidance for Trans and Nonbinary Athletes: New Study
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Top Plant Sources of Protein: Veggie Diet Recommendations from a Dietitian and a Vegetarian
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The Arnold Schwarzenegger Workout Split (and How to Modify It)
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Stop Doing Deadlifts if You Want To Build Muscle
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5 Reasons You Can’t Skip Barbell Squats on Leg Day
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Horizon vs. NordicTrack Treadmills: A Deep Delve Into Specs and Pricing
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Bodybuilding’s Only Must-Do Exercise
When it comes to building muscle, all roads lead to Rome — the bodybuilding exercises you perform in your workouts are almost entirely up to you. Almost every time someone says you must do this exercise or that, they’re trying to sell you something. You must do some version of a lateral raise if you’re…
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Horizon vs. NordicTrack Treadmills: A Deep Delve Into Specs and Pricing
Owning a treadmill is a great way to get in some cardio workouts from the comfort of your own home. It’s perfect as a supplemental option for days you just can’t get to the gym, or as your go-to standard if you’re not a gymgoer. Maybe you’re new to the treadmill world and are ready to…
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5 Science-Based Hacks for Muscle Growth That Actually Work
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How to Bulk: The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Size
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What Are METs on a Treadmill?: A CPT on Who Can Benefit From Calculating METs
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The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters
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Major Fitness Power Rack Showdown: B52 vs. F22 vs. PLM03
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Exercise and Mental Health: Statistics and Insight From a Physician