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8 Strength-Training Myths Debunked
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Whenever you turn on the TV, open a magazine or scroll through your newsfeed,

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Stretching is arguably the most common form of exercise. Almost everyone could stand to

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Stretching has long been a recommendation from trainers, coaches and doctors. Going for a

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You just crushed a killer workout and couldn’t be more proud of yourself. Your

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The last time you went to the gym to lift weights, how many sets

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The days are longer, the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Spring

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Listen to your heart, they say. That thumping in your chest can tell you

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The beginning of a fitness routine is what stops most people from even trying.

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If you want to get really good at something, it’s all about practice, practice,

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Burpees are sweet, sweet torture. What other exercise provides a head-to-toe fat-burning workout with

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Of all the machines at the gym, the hip adduction and abduction machine is

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The pushup may seem like a basic exercise, but it’s challenging at first. If

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This time it’s serious. You’ve written down your goals for 2017. You’ve got the

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Self-massage hurts so good. Techniques like foam rolling are effective because as you apply

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The formula for losing weight is simple: Burn more calories than you consume. Achieving

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No gym? No equipment? No problem. These three at-home abdominal workouts will challenge your

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If you’re looking to get strong and lean — or, much more simply, move

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Doing pushups from the floor can be a daunting task if you’re a beginner.

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Most gyms discourage you from throwing or dropping weights, but medicine balls (med balls

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Lunges are incredibly versatile. You can improve your flexibility, strengthen your muscles or burn

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Planks hit more than just your core muscles. A proper plank requires plenty of

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The biceps are the most recognizable muscle group in the whole body. Don’t believe

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Quiz time: What’s the best exercise to build stronger thighs? You might think it’s

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When it comes to building a stronger chest, the bench press gets all the

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Most people miss the mark when it comes to training their abdominals. They either

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Gym-goers are notorious for only working the muscles they can see in the mirror.

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When it comes to strong arms, biceps get most of the attention. That’s a

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No, that doesn’t say exercise twerks for a stronger butt. It says tweaks because

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At Cressey Sports Performance, we specialize in taking care of the shoulders of professional

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The kettlebell is a versatile fitness tool that can help almost anyone reach his