An introduction to the big three lifts
3 years, 1 month ago

An introduction to the big three lifts

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Let us be honest, everyone likes a bicep curl. If you've just embarked on a strength training program, you should be focusing on what trainers call the “Big 3”, compound exercises that give you the biggest bang for your buck. The back squat works on a number of muscles in your lower body, including the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors and calves. The deadlift: This intense move works on a number of body parts, including all those in the lower back, core and legs. The Bench Press: This is a great move to increase upper body strength, get great arms and pecs and look like a bad-ass on Instagram.

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Fitness: Some great alternatives to the back squat
1 year, 1 month ago

Fitness: Some great alternatives to the back squat

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The bench press, pull-over, shoulder press, deadlift, and the weighted back squat constitute the five main compound exercises. You can use any of the lever squat machines, hack squat machines, leg extensions and hamstring machines, and the leg press machine for your lifts. Muscle imbalances can put you at a higher risk of injury during other exercises or day-to-day activities,” …

How to do the leg press correctly
2 years, 2 months ago

How to do the leg press correctly

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One of the more ridiculous sights at a gym is when one or more people perch themselves along with the weights of a leg-press machine and make one of their gym buddies attempt a few ultra-heavy reps. “This creates extra strain on your quadriceps muscles and puts the anterior cruciate ligament at the front of your knee in what we …

The best workouts for stronger legs
3 years, 2 months ago

The best workouts for stronger legs

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If you’re into fitness, then the one conversation you can never avoid is the one around leg days. Once you get the squat right, the ideal workout for beginners should include body weight squats, lunges, walking lunges, jump squats, broad jumps, lateral jumps, skipping and glute bridges, suggests Dagar. If you over-train, don’t eat right or don’t let your muscles …

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