Exercise Myths

Fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry. Consequently, there are lots of fitness and exercise myths floating around, all courtesy of the folks who stand to earn money by teaching you that their stuff is better than everyone elses’. They use hype and marketing tricks to convince you to part with your hard-earned dough. But don’t worry. Stick with me and I’ll help you wade through the marketing muck and reach a higher ground from which you’ll be able to clearly see the things that are in your best interest. Learn to ignore the exercise and fitness myths and pay attention only to the things that help you reach your long-term goals.

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Why Powerlifters Do Squats, Deadlifts, and Bench Presses

There are good reasons why squats, bench presses, and deadlifts, are the ‘big 3′ power lifts. Learn why these exercises have been chosen for strength competitions instead of other, equally beneficial exercises.

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Old-School Training Is Becoming New Again

Fitness trends of the last two decades are falling by the wayside. In part, they’re being replaced by “old school” training methods that never really went away. Take a look at your own training and see if it really helps you reach your goals.

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Can you bulk your biceps using compound exercises?

You can get a good arm workout using compound exercises, so don’t be afraid to do away with the biceps curls and triceps kickbacks while you bulk up with compound movements.

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Kettlebells Are Inferior to Dumbbells

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.

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Flexibility and Stretching: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Flexibility and stretching are important, but be sure not to take it too far. Learn what to avoid as you try to regain some of the flexibility you may have lost.

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Will I Become Muscle Bound if I Lift Weights?

The old, discredited myth about weight lifters becoming “muscle bound” should be relegated to the scrap heap of history. Muscles enhance skill, they don’t detract from it.

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Does weight lifting stunt growth?

Adolescents are often told that lifting weights will stunt their growth. Read this article to learn whether it’s true. Also, learn how nutrition and growth are related.

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Do Forearm Curls Work?

Do you need bigger forearms? Unless you are a bodybuilder, grip strength is more important than forearm size. Read this article for a discussion of the subject.

Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph: Is Body Type Important?

Bodybuilders and other strength training devotees often speak of the three somatotypes. Learn about these classifications and how they relate to your training.

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Can You Peak Your Biceps?

The biceps. They’re the favorite muscle of most novice bodybuilders. Some claim you can build your bicep “peak” by lifting the right way. Is this true?

Do Calf Raises Work?

Bodybuilders love to perform calf raises. But is this excercise really all it’s cracked up to be? Learn some interesting facts about the calves and how to train them.