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  1. 01dragonslayer

    6 Truths About Exercise That Nobody Wants to Believe

    6 Truths About Exercise That Nobody Wants to Believe written by JAMES CLEAR STRENGTH TRAINING Success in the gym, as with most things in life, comes down to mastering the basics. With that in mind, here are 6 exercise tips, weightlifting basics, the best exercises to start with, and training...
  2. EG News

    These 6 Hypertrophy Finishers Will Help Build Lagging Body Parts

    Doing a cardio finisher at the end of your strength training routine is great for fat loss and mental toughness because your energy stores are low (glycogen) and you’ll be training fatigued. But when you switch your emphasis to hypertrophy finishers to bring up a lagging body part, you’ll get...
  3. 01dragonslayer

    Back Workout Tips

    When working the back, you have two kinds of exercises: Exercises for back width – these exercises work your lat muscles, i.e. wide grip pull ups Exercises for back thickness (size from front to back) – i.e. rowing movements If we had to pick only two exercises to build an impressive back, we...
  4. 01dragonslayer

    Full Body Training

    The John Doe 8 Step Full Body Routine 1. Chest – Incline chest press machine With all the exercises we will follow the same sequence of steps: 2 to 3 warmup sets followed by a hard ass work set! Example: – Warm up set 1: One plate per side for 12 reps – Warm up set 2: Two plates per side for...
  5. 01dragonslayer

    Raise The Bar On Triceps' Long-Head Growth

    Students of anatomy and kinesiology might have an advantage over the rest of us when it comes to triceps training. Not only do they they know the names of all three heads (lateral, long, and medial), but they also know how each head moves. That means they can figure out the best ways to target...
  6. 01dragonslayer

    3 Lessons Every Intermediate Lifter Should Learn

    You could spend the rest of your lifting days doing just the basics over and over again, but don't expect your physique or your strength to make much progress. Training at the intermediate level requires making a conscious decision to increase your efforts in the gym. It also means changing the...
  7. 01dragonslayer

    The Do's And Don'ts Of Fat-Grip Training

    Fat-grip (aka fat-bar) training has become extremely popular in recent years. It is mentioned regularly by pro bodybuilders and strength coaches as a "secret" for building strength and muscle, and building up your upper body's weak links. The only problem, until recently, was that few gyms stock...
  8. EG News

    Avoid Your Next Hand or Wrist Injury With These Quick Tips

    If you’ve ever experienced hand or wrist injuries, you know firsthand how annoyingly painful they can be. Not only do you have to take time off of training, but sometimes the road to recovery takes more time than you think. And while your lifting routine puts forth many benefits, it’s doing few...
  9. 01dragonslayer

    4 Reasons You're Not Adding Muscle

    When it comes to gaining muscle, there are many contributing factors. Let's look at what you're doing that could potentially be holding you back in the gym. 1. You're Not Overtraining, You're Under-Recovering Consider what weight training does to your body. By lifting weights, you are tearing...
  10. 01dragonslayer

    How Often Should You Switch up Your Workouts?

    Variety may be the spice of life, but too much variety can ruin your fitness success. Whether it’s due to boredom or simply not knowing any better, switching up your workout routine too often may be what’s holding you back from reaching your goals. Here’s what you need to know about how long...
  11. 01dragonslayer

    15 Reasons Why You're NOT Building Muscle!

    This is an all too common story for people with no experience or knowledge on how to build muscle and gain weight. In most cases, after trying to gain weight for several months the person will quit. That’s a pity, because the only thing stopping the person from progressing is knowledge. In this...
  12. 01dragonslayer

    How To Create an Effective Muscle Building Workout Routine

    When I first started hitting the gym, the very first thing I’d do is hit arms. What a better way to start a workout than with an arm pump, right? From there, it was whatever workout I found in a muscle magazine or online that day. There wasn’t a rhyme or reason to it and it didn’t matter... I...
  13. EG News

    ASK ANDY: ‘What kind of workout should I do if I only have 30 minutes a day?’

    So what’s the most effective workout if you only have 30 minutes to train? I love this question for several reasons: One, because it implies that the person is ready to commit to exercising every day — and consistency is the most important factor in creating change in how we look, feel, and...
  14. EG News

    The Ultimate Champions’ Chest Workout

    One of the more popular muscle groups to train is the chest. If you’re like most lifters, chest day falls on Monday (aka International Chest Day). Having a great pec workout can generate momentum to carry you through the rest of your training week. The right exercises and training principles can...
  15. EG News

    Military Monday: We Give You 1,000 Reasons to Love Leg Day

    Are you ready for the 1,000-Rep Leg Workout? That’s not a typo. There wasn’t an extra zero added on accident. This is a leg workout consisting of 1,000 (one thousand) total reps. Why? Because when you’re serving in the United States Military, sometimes you have to do a little extra in the gym...
  16. 01dragonslayer

    How Often Should You Switch up Your Workouts?

    Variety may be the spice of life, but too much variety can ruin your fitness success. Whether it’s due to boredom or simply not knowing any better, switching up your workout routine too often may be what’s holding you back from reaching your goals. Here’s what you need to know about how long...
  17. 01dragonslayer

    12 of the Best Workouts For Weight Loss

    Whether you’re looking to lose a lot or a little weight, exercise is an important component of any weight-loss plan. But not all workouts are created equal when the goal is shedding pounds. Ahead, trainers rank their favorite research-backed workouts for weight loss. But before we dive in...
  18. EG News

    Ask Andy: “How Can I Do Pulling Exercises At Home?”

    I chose this question because so many folks have a hard time finding ways to train the big pulling muscles at home or while traveling. Rather than neglect this crucial aspect of training, let’s dive in and identify a few ways to pull, no matter where you are! Yes, it’s easier to find ways to...
  19. EG News

    Top 10 New Exercises to Master in the New Year

    The best workout is the one you haven’t tried before. That means incorporating new exercises into your daily workout routine with a focus on improvement. An unfamiliar workout will challenge your muscles in new directions or combinations. If flexibility and cardio endurance are problematic...
  20. EG News

    5 Exercises To Build Your Oblique Muscles

    The oblique muscles are one of the most overlooked and difficult muscle groups to grow. You know what it takes to get a solid six pack; the diets, the exercises, and the workout programs. Having a low enough body fat to even see your ab muscles is the first way to show them off. That’s where a...
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