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Old-School Training Is Becoming New Again

Thomas — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:19:14 +0000

Old-School Training Is Becoming New Again

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.

Can you bulk your biceps using compound exercises?

Thomas — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:53:49 +0000

Can you bulk your biceps using compound exercises?

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.

Kettlebells Are Inferior to Dumbbells

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

Kettlebells Are Inferior to Dumbbells

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.

Flexibility and Stretching: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Thomas — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:07:20 +0000

Flexibility and Stretching: Too Much of a Good Thing?

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.

Will I Become Muscle Bound if I Lift Weights?

Thomas — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:57:30 +0000

Will I Become Muscle Bound if I Lift Weights?

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.

Does weight lifting stunt growth?

Thomas — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:39:40 +0000

Does weight lifting stunt growth?

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.

Do Forearm Curls Work?

Thomas — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:09:49 +0000

Do Forearm Curls Work?

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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?

Thomas — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:34:31 +0000

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

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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

Can You Peak Your Biceps?

Thomas — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:22:17 +0000

Can You Peak Your Biceps?

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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?

Thomas — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:19:40 +0000

Do Calf Raises Work?

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.