Benefits of Flexibility Training - Introduction What are the benefits of flexibility training for weightlifting and fitness? Building muscle and strength require time and dedication. To be successful, you’ll need to pay your dues in the gym, pushing your body to its limits. You’ll also need to pay attention to what you eat and make sure you get … [Read more...] about 8 Great Benefits of Flexibility Training for Health & Fitness
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Best Beginner Powerlifting Program for Fitness and Strength
Beginner Powerlifting Program - Introduction What is the best beginner powerlifting program? To an outsider, powerlifting can look like a very intimidating, if not impenetrable sport. After all, it’s dominated by some of the biggest, strongest people in the world! And yet, if you look at the less elite levels of powerlifting, you’ll soon see that it’s … [Read more...] about Best Beginner Powerlifting Program for Fitness and Strength
15 Safest Deadlift Alternatives to Protect Your Back
Alternative for Deadlift - Introduction What's a good barbell deadlift alternative for a bad back? Whether you already have a back injury or are prone to back pain, you can still train the relevant deadlift muscle groups. It is no secret that traditional deadlifts are one of the best strength and muscle-building exercises you can do. In addition to … [Read more...] about 15 Safest Deadlift Alternatives to Protect Your Back
15 Ways How to Protect Your Shins When Deadlifting
How do you protect your shins when deadlifting? Some say that shin scrapes are an expected consequence of deadlifting. But the truth is that hurting your shins is a sign that you need to improve your deadlift form. While deadlifts are a fantastic way to transform your physique or become a better athlete, there is more risk from deadlifting than taking … [Read more...] about 15 Ways How to Protect Your Shins When Deadlifting
Overhead Squat Assessment: How to Memorize for NASM CPT Exam
Overhead Squat Assessment - Introduction What is the Overhead Squat Assessment (and how will you ever memorize the muscles and compensations if you are taking the NASM CPT exam)?! The Overhead Squat Assessment is a dynamic postural assessment that helps you identify muscular imbalances. To perform the Overhead Squat Assessment, you or your … [Read more...] about Overhead Squat Assessment: How to Memorize for NASM CPT Exam