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TAGS BENCH PRESS, CHEST, EXERCISE COACHING, TIPS A multi-contraction drop set requires some specific equipment: light resistance bands and Mark Bell's slingshot. I find this to be the best option but I'll provide other ones for those who don't have these tools. First do 5 reps with added band...

Try these night-time high-rep sets to induce rapid muscle growth. By Tony Estrada Let’s face it: If this article supported a theory that drinking bull semen guaranteed the drinker five pounds of new lean muscle mass each week, more than a few of us would try it. If it really worked, I’d...

Build your upper back and lats while strengthening the lockout on your conventional deadlifts. The upper back and lats essentially perform in an isometric fashion during the conventional deadlift. The problem is, the start of the movement is initiated by a push off the floor using a degree of...

Adding a simple resistance band to your row variations increases the concentric tension as you row/pull towards your body, and it increases the eccentric tension as you extend your arms. And that means new gains. Here are five ways to do it: 1. ▶️ Banded Barbell Row (Version 1) In this...

Resistance bands are versatile pieces of workout equipment that can make almost any exercise easier or more challenging. In this article, we'll give you five reasons why resistance-band workouts should be part of your overall fitness regimen. We’ll also list four resistance-band exercises you...

Variable resistance training, or VRT, has been a fixture in powerlifting for decades. In this context, VRT specifically refers to resistance training with elastic bands or chains attached to a barbell, mostly in the squat, bench press, and deadlift exercises. These are not thera-bands or...

By: Matt Weik To put it lightly, the COVID-19 pandemic put a lot of us on our butts – literally! As in, people have been sitting on their couch most of the day watching Netflix. People were told to stay in their homes, gyms were closed, and there wasn’t much of anything to do to pass the...

By: Matt Weik Resistance bands are becoming a more and more prevalent part of strength training programs, and for good reason – they're great tools to implement into any strength protocol. If you are a lifter and you are not using bands, then you are missing out on many benefits that can help...

You don't need fancy gym equipment to have a great workout. Grab a barbell and some resistance bands and try out this 8-week muscle building at-home workout. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per...

Sometimes small things pack a surprising punch. And that pretty much sums up resistance band workouts. The color-coded, portable equipment used to be the most undervalued tool in the gym, often reserved for a physical therapist or the older crowd. That is not the case today. Resistance bands...

Take your shoulder training to the next level with these advanced shoulder exercises! Swap out basic movements for boulder shoulders and breathe new life into your delts. There is an expression that has been around for as long as training itself: basics work best. Let’s be clear. This isn’t...

The biggest knock-on resistance band is after a certain point they will not get you stronger. But resistance bands are a versatile tool as you can train your muscles in multiple planes of motion for better muscle development. The real magic with bands is when you add them to free-weight tools to...

It might seem as though it’s not possible to get a solid workout with just a band, but building a stronger physique doesn’t always require heavy dumbbells or a gym membership. Your band workout will be as intense as you want it to be. This is where incorporating body-weight moves...

There are many ways to train with weights. You can focus on one-rep strength like powerlifters, or you can use slightly less weight and focus on reps for bodybuilding goals. Regardless of the preference, all lifters have one thing in common: There are certain sticking points that we all have...

I plan to get some different length chain and clips to use to 'change' things up Using a v handle for rows with plates for example Plates for easy handle curls etc Figured or thought up a few moves so far Anyone else do this?

[Unable to locally host - Direct Link 4 Security]:https://cdn-ami-drupal.heartyhosting.com/sites/muscleandfitness.com/files/styles/full_node_image_1090x614/public/media/1109-banded-floor-press.jpg?itok=g-QPFgkW&timestamp=1542644849 Marius Bugge The bands versus dumbbells debate is ongoing, with...

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This Simple Trick Makes a Barbell Work Your Core 85 Percent Harder By Michael Easter Lifting an unstable barbell will challenge your core, improve your form, and make you stronger everywhere. Barbells turn men into mountains because you can load the crap out of them. Adding a single, 45-pound...