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  1. 01dragonslayer

    Go Heavy, Explode, Go Home: The Contrast Method

    Exercise Combos for Explosive Power Build explosive power by combining a lift for strength with an explosive exercise. Great for athleticism and gains. Here's how to do it. The Contrast Method for Strength & Power The contrast method involves pairing a heavy lift with an unloaded (or lighter)...
  2. 01dragonslayer

    Advanced Core Training: 4 Challenging Exercises

    Core Training That Actually Works Most lifters backburner their core training. They may toss in a few basic ab exercises, but the effect is minimal, not counting some muscle burn and low-back discomfort. But if you want to build a strong, stable core, you have to train it purposefully with...
  3. EG News

    Stability Ball Stir the Pot Exercise: How To, Benefits, Form Fixes

    When you browse the internet for core exercises, you’ll witness many weird, fantastic, and out-of-this-world exercises to strengthen your core. Lost in all of this is the proper function and reason you should isolate your core in the first place. It is to resist movement so the other bigger...
  4. 01dragonslayer

    Not the King of Exercises – Bench Press

    Do You Even Need to Bench? Is the bench press right for you? Maybe. But maybe not. Here's what you need to know. In part one 17, I explained how the term “king of lifts” is defined as an exercise that’s not only superior to all other alternatives but also the best exercise for everyone. It means...
  5. 01dragonslayer

    4 Reasons You’re Not Gaining Muscle

    If your gains won't budge despite your best efforts, you may be making one of the four biggest muscle-building blunders. Fix them and grow. Here's what you need to know... Your gains will stagnate if you only weight train within the same rep ranges and loading patterns. Alternate by using more...
  6. 01dragonslayer

    Is Exercise as Good as Meds for Mood Disorders?

    Help for Anxiety, Depression, and Even PTSD A series of meta-studies shows that the benefits of exercise exceed plain old physical health and looking good naked. Check this out. I’ve got a question for you: The time you spend in the gym… Do you think of it just as a workout, or do you regard it...
  7. 01dragonslayer

    Is the Coregasm Real?

    by Chris Shugart Urban Legend or Surprise? Women have whispered about it for years, and now science has confirmed its existence. The coregasm is real. This is weirdly fascinating. A coregasm is an orgasm or near-orgasm experienced during exercise. Interestingly, this unexpected toe-curler...
  8. EG News

    Researchers Found Rinsing Your Mouth With This Can Improve Your Workout

    Those who are constantly looking for ways to improve their lifting game will be interested to learn of a recently published study that has determined rinsing the mouth with a carbohydrate solution prior to resistance exercise could provide a boost to your gym regime. Here’s what you need to...
  9. 01dragonslayer

    10 Combo Exercises That Aren't Stupid

    Combination exercises have a bad reputation among serious lifters, but not all of them suck. The good ones hit more muscles, make you train at a higher heart rate, and force you to expend more calories. WHY MOST COMBOS DON'T WORK Think of the lunge with a bicep curl: a popular combination...
  10. 01dragonslayer

    Last Set Mayhem

    There are volume proponents and intensity proponents in the strength world. The Volume proponents argue that doing multiple sets is the optimal way to train, while the intensity guys insist that one set taken to the limit is more than enough. The fact is, both philosophies will build muscle and...
  11. EG News

    Try this Mindful Full Body Kettlebell Workout from Senada Greca

    Senada Greca is the go-to trainer for celebrities like Bebe Rexa and has amassed more than 5.5 followers on Instagram thanks to her awesome workout and nutrition tips. Recently, the physical trainer and founder of Zentoa performance wear posted a mindful full body kettlebell workout to give your...
  12. 01dragonslayer

    21st Century Supersets

    Partials performed in the strongest range for an extended period is an example of an "antiquated" method. Intended as a means to increase the amount of work performed in a given unit of time, it would be superior if we only considered half of the work equation. The problem, of course, is that...
  13. 01dragonslayer

    The 5 Most Common Programming Myths

    You hear a lot of "rules" about exercise programming. Problem is, many of them aren't rules at all; they're just myths and misconceptions. Here are the top five: 1. A Good Program is a Balanced Program It's sounds sensible, but it's actually not true. A good workout plan isn't about balance...
  14. 01dragonslayer

    Calories Burned During Exercise: The New Science Science Proves Exercise Sucks for Fat Loss

    Exercising is really a lousy way to burn body fat. The amount of calories burned surprises most people. One would practically have to drag a sled filled with pig iron up Kilimanjaro to equal the number of calories saved simply by not helping themselves to seconds at dinner. The fact is, simple...
  15. EG News

    Single Leg Box Squat: How To, Muscles Worked, Tips and Tricks

    Love it or not, squatting is an effective way to build muscle and strength, and it’s a non-negotiable part of any serious workout routine. One squat variation that’s worth your attention is the single leg box squat. Overall box squat variations are fantastic for many reasons, but the three main...
  16. 01dragonslayer

    THE MOST BRUTAL HAMSTRING EXERCISE

    You've probably seen the Swiss ball ham curl before. And if you've never done it, it might remind you of something you'd see on those cheesy workout DVDs your mom uses as dust collectors. On paper, the exercise seems comical, almost pathetically simple. But in practice, it'll make you wonder...
  17. 01dragonslayer

    The Dumbest Exercise in Existence It's the favorite exercise of bad personal trainers and people who don't look like they lift.

    STOP IT WITH THE BOSU CURL Ordinarily, I wouldn't have thought that BOSU ball curls were actually a thing that people do in gyms. Complaining about them would be like complaining about cats wearing yoga pants, because you don't generally see cats wearing yoga pants, and getting all bothered...
  18. 01dragonslayer

    Use the Bus Driver Exercise for Delts

    The "bus driver" exercise is where you hold a plate at arm's length in front of you and rotate slowly. It's a hugely underrated shoulder movement. BUS DRIVER This exercise puts the whole deltoid group under constant tension and works angles that aren't normally trained in the gym. It's an...
  19. 01dragonslayer

    EXERCISE STACKING FOR FAST GAINS

    HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... Training economy is huge. You should always strive to get the greatest effect out of the smallest energy expenditure. Sequencing your workouts so each exercise feeds into the next is an effective means of reducing or eliminating warm-up sets. Methods include...
  20. EG News

    Ignite Your Legs And More With The The Zercher Sled Drag

    You’ve probably witnessed it at the gym: someone pushing or pulling a sled, often called a prowler, up and down the floor until they collapse in a heap. If you’re unlucky, you might see someone suffer from the infamous “prowler flu, and nobody wants to clean that up. But have you heard of the...
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