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Is weight training effective when using bodyweight, machine, or free weights?

Yes, weight training can be effective using bodyweight, machines, or free weights, each offering unique benefits and pot...
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Muscle training is like playing simcity without paying for in-app purchase.

That's a clever analogy! Just like building a thriving city in SimCity without shortcuts or in-app purchases, muscle tra...
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What angle should your back be when doing a squat?

When performing a squat, the angle of your back will depend on your body proportions, flexibility, and the type of squat...
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When you place your feet on the top of the foot plate during leg press…

When you place your feet higher on the foot plate during a leg press, it shifts the emphasis of the workout to different...
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If you place your feet on the bottom of the leg press foot plate…

Placing your feet lower on the footplate of a leg press machine emphasizes different muscles than placing them higher. H...
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Do I do the seated row in a thumb-around grip or a thumbless grip?

You can use either a thumb-around grip or a thumbless (false) grip for seated rows, depending on your goals and what fee...
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Do I use a thumb-around grip when doing lat pulldowns or a thumbless grip?

When performing lat pulldowns, both the thumb-around and thumbless (suicide) grip have their own benefits, and the choic...
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Thoughts on the intervals between muscle training sets

Muscle training breaks, or rest intervals, play a crucial role in strength training and muscle building. The length of t...
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Is it okay to use recoil during muscle training?

Using recoil (or momentum) during muscle training can have both benefits and downsides, depending on your goals and how ...
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How to think when you take a day off from the gym due to a cold.

Taking a day off from the gym due to a cold can be tough, especially if you're dedicated to your fitness routine. Howeve...
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