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Different types of barbells and how they are used in weight training

Thomas — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:21:08 +0000

Different types of barbells and how they are used in weight training

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The several styles of barbell all have different uses during weight lifting workouts. Learn what options are available and how they can help you reach your strength training goals.

Exercise Mats: All You Need to Know

Thomas — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:50:48 +0000

Exercise Mats: All You Need to Know

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Exercise mats and yoga exercise mats are essential pieces of fitness equipment. Without them, your ab and core workouts, and all your floorwork, will be less successful.

Chinning Bars: Back, Biceps, and Beyond

Thomas — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:46:18 +0000

Chinning Bars: Back, Biceps, and Beyond

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Pull-ups are an important part of any fitness or strength training routine. Learn about equipment, technique, and viable alternatives to a pull-up workout.

Weight Lifting Belts

Thomas — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:44:12 +0000

Weight Lifting Belts

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Weight lifting belts support and protect the lumbar spine by preventing spinal deformation and increasing intra-abdominal pressure during maximum-effort lifts.

Weight Lifting Chalk

Thomas — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:04:42 +0000

Weight Lifting Chalk

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Chalk assists your grip during pulling movements like deadlifts, pull-ups, rows, and cleans. If grip strength is holding back your progress, try some weight lifting chalk.

Kettlebells Are Inferior to Dumbbells

Thomas — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:48:29 +0000

Kettlebells Are Inferior to Dumbbells

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Kettlebells are the latest fitness craze. But is all the marketing hype accurate? Read this article to find out why dumbbells are better than kettlebells for reaching any fitness-related goal.

Doorway Pull-Up Bars

Thomas — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:14:42 +0000

Doorway Pull-Up Bars

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Doorway pull-up bars are handy and versatile. If you are not doing pull-ups as part of your bulking workout, you are missing out. Learn about this inexpensive and essential piece of equipment.

Weight Lifting Straps

Thomas — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Weight Lifting Straps

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If a weak grip is holding back your progress on heavy pulling exercises like deadlifts and pull-ups, you should try using some weight lifting straps.

EZ Curl Bar: What Is It and Do I Need One?

Thomas — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:09:49 +0000

EZ Curl Bar: What Is It and Do I Need One?

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EZ Curl Bars allow you to handle more weight during curls, close-grip bench presses, forearm exercises, and more. Everything you need to know about EZ Curl Bars!

Resistance Bands for a Strength Training Workout

Thomas — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:31:12 +0000

Resistance Bands for a Strength Training Workout

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

Resistance bands or exercise tubing are simple, inexpensive pieces of equipment that offer a workout for travelers or people on a budget. Learn about the three types and their uses.