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Bigger Arms with NO Equipment

How to use the bench dip to get a bigger upper body Want a body weight exercise that will blow up your arms and can be performed virtually anywhere? Enter the bench dip.  The bench dip is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the triceps but can also increase muscle mass in the chest and…
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The Sumo Deadlift: Cheating, or Essential for Some? 

Why the sumo deadlift may be an essential option for those that can’t deadlift without pain The sumo deadlift. It’s cheating, right?  With its wide stance and turned out toes, it is often considered a controversial variation to the conventional deadlift. While it is a legitimate and effective means of training a long list of…
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Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Back Pain

How to reverse engineer your pelvis for less chronic pain Understanding Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT) Anterior pelvic tilt is one of the most common postural imbalances where the front of the pelvis tilts forward and the back of the pelvis tilts upward. This misalignment puts the lumbar spine into excessive extension and compresses the spine. …
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Are You All about the Ass? Building Glutes without Equipment

A Minimalist’s Training Plan to Build Amazing Glutes Are you all about the butt?  Glute training has become popular. Probably more for aesthetic reasons than for the health benefits but that’s ok. I’m glad the glutes are finally getting the attention they deserve.  When it comes to maintaining a strong, healthy body, your focus needs…
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Hang On! For Healthy Shoulders: Dead Hangs 

How Dead Hangs Aid in Shoulder Mobility, Spinal Decompression and Grip Strength It may sound simple. It may sound basic, but dead hangs can be very beneficial to the body. I’m talking about walking up to a pullup bar or clothes line pole or tree branch or underside of the steps and just hanging with…
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