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Pressing Exercises: Dips, Bench Presses, Push Ups, and Overhead Presses

Thomas — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:38:33 +0000

Pressing Exercises: Dips, Bench Presses, Push Ups, and Overhead Presses

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

Learn all about the four main 'pushing' movements. This article compares and contrasts these exercises and teaches you all you need to know about why some of these moves are better than others.

How Many Reps To Build Muscle?

Thomas — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:44:20 +0000

How Many Reps To Build Muscle?

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How Many Reps To Build Muscle?An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com Many weight lifting novices are unsure about the number of repetitions to use when lifting weights. Let’s clear up any confusion by approaching this question step by step until we arrive at an answer that satisfies your personal requirements. What is a repetition? You already [...]

Why Powerlifters Do Squats, Deadlifts, and Bench Presses

Thomas — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:28:47 +0000

Why Powerlifters Do Squats, Deadlifts, and Bench Presses

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

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.

Abdominal Exercises – Training The Abs And Core

Thomas — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:55:30 +0000

Abdominal Exercises – Training The Abs And Core

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For effective abdominal/core training, learn which muscle groups are important, then learn how to work them effectively and safely.

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?

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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.

Sports Motivation: How To Get Going When The Going Gets Tough

Thomas — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:36:48 +0000

Sports Motivation: How To Get Going When The Going Gets Tough

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

Sports motivation means getting yourself psyched up -- and keeping yourself psyched up -- so you can perform at the limits of your capabilities. Without it, you won't succeed, so use these tips to learn how to be your best.

Proper breathing during exercise and weight lifting

Thomas — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:23:47 +0000

Proper breathing during exercise and weight lifting

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

There is no general concensus about how to breathe during exercise, but there are several important facts which you should be aware of so you can make an informed decision.

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.

Exercise Recovery Techniques

Thomas — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:25:22 +0000

Exercise Recovery Techniques

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Intense exercise can put you out of commission for days. With these post-workout strategies, you can reduce your recovery time and increase the efficiency of your workout regimen.

Shoulder Flexibility for Weight Lifting

Thomas — Sat, 23 May 2009 09:38:00 +0000

Shoulder Flexibility for Weight Lifting

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

Shoulder flexibility is important for weight lifters. Inflexible shoulders limit the amount of weight you can put overhead. Learn how to stretch your shoulders.

Overtraining

Thomas — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:23:23 +0000

Overtraining

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Overtraining is a little-understood phenomenon. Does it really exist or is it a myth? What are the symptoms of overtraining? What can you do to avoid it?

Six Fundamentals of Fitness Training

Thomas — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:50:08 +0000

Six Fundamentals of Fitness Training

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General fitness comprises many aspects of physical development, but six fundamental areas of physical fitness are common to all good fitness programs.

Time Under Tension

Thomas — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:25:25 +0000

Time Under Tension

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Charles Poliquin, an influential Canadian strength coach, coined the term "time under tension" in his eponymously-titled book The Poliquin Principles. What does it mean and is it of importance for skinny guys who want to increase their muscle mass?

Use the FITT Principle to Prepare for Weight Lifting

Thomas — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:37:35 +0000

Use the FITT Principle to Prepare for Weight Lifting

An informative article from: SkinnyBulkUp.com

The FITT Principle -- Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Technique -- is a simple paradigm you can use to design a get-in-shape routine. Use FITT to get fit before an intense bulking routine.

Hypertrophy

Thomas — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:31:55 +0000

Hypertrophy

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Muscular hypertrophy -- when a muscle gets larger -- occurs by several different mechanisms. In this article, learn what these mechanism are and how we can trigger them.

Six Novice Mistakes That Prevent You From Gaining Muscle Mass

Thomas — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:53:48 +0000

Six Novice Mistakes That Prevent You From Gaining Muscle Mass

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Most newbies can gain significant muscle mass if they eat right and use a sensible bulking workout. Learn how to avoid the mistakes that will derail your progress.

Think Strong and Be Strong: Psych Yourself Up For Maximum Performance

Thomas — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:17:02 +0000

Think Strong and Be Strong: Psych Yourself Up For Maximum Performance

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Visualization before a heavy lift will help you avoid form mistakes and can actually make you stronger. Research shows that psychological factors are important in strength training.

Flexibility Training is Important for Weight Lifters

Thomas — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:34:37 +0000

Flexibility Training is Important for Weight Lifters

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Injury prevention separates successful weight lifters from those who never make progress. Flexibility training is essential for guys on a strength training program.

Neural Adaptations During Strength Training

Thomas — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:12:47 +0000

Neural Adaptations During Strength Training

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Neural adaptations to weight lifting (not hypertrophy) are responsible for most of the strength gain experienced by novices in the first six weeks of a workout program.

5 Steps a Skinny Guy Should Take to Bulk Up

Thomas — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:26:18 +0000

5 Steps a Skinny Guy Should Take to Bulk Up

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Underweight men often don't know how to gain quality muscle mass. This article lays it all out step by step. Follow these steps to gain weight quickly.

Do Forearm Curls Work?

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

Do Forearm Curls Work?

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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?

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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?

The Specificity Principle of Exercise

Thomas — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:56:34 +0000

The Specificity Principle of Exercise

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Specific adaptation to imposed demands (SAID) tells us that we get better at the things we train for. What does this mean for those who want to gain muscle mass?

Do Calf Raises Work?

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

Do Calf Raises Work?

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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.

The Adaptation Principle

Thomas — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:17:33 +0000

The Adaptation Principle

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Our bodies respond to exercise in predictable ways. Read this article for some tips on how to structure a weight lifting program so you get the most out of it.

The Progression Principle

Thomas — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:09:56 +0000

The Progression Principle

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Weight lifting is a means to an end. Learn how progression is not only desirable, but a necessary component for success in any strength training program.

The Overload Principle

Thomas — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:42:13 +0000

The Overload Principle

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Without overload, your strength training program will fail to deliver results. Unless and until you use the overload principle, you will not get stronger.

Fast Twitch, Slow Twitch: Which is Which?

Thomas — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:58:35 +0000

Fast Twitch, Slow Twitch: Which is Which?

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Different types of muscle fiber serve us in different ways. Learn about the different types of muscle fiber and how they relate to a weight lifting program.

Isolation Exercises

Thomas — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:19:01 +0000

Isolation Exercises

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Get the skinny on isolation movements and what role they play in a workout program. They have a place in a strength training regimen, but read on...

Compound Exercises

Thomas — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:37:39 +0000

Compound Exercises

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These weight training exercises are the most effective movements available for gaining weight and packing on quality muscle mass. Learn why in this article.