Abductor Muscles: How to Strengthen and Loosen Them
ReadAbductor Muscles: How to Strengthen and Loosen Them
We often talk about our glutes and hips, but these terms are rather vague. In reality, there's a lot more going on in our bums and hips than we realize. Your abductor muscles are hiding in there, and even if...
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Dumbbell Shrugs: Why Do Them? How-to + Benefits
ReadDumbbell Shrugs: Why Do Them? How-to + Benefits
Trapezius muscles. Traps. Meat pillows. We all call them something different. It's that bit of muscle between your shoulders and neck — although it actually extends further than most of us realize. Your traps start at the base of your...
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RDL vs Deadlift: What’s the Difference?
ReadRDL vs Deadlift: What’s the Difference?
At first glance, the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and standard deadlift appear to have a lot of similarities — and they do! However, the execution for each movement differs, as do some of the muscles targeted and worked. Let's talk about...
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Snatch Grip Deadlift: How-to and Benefits
ReadSnatch Grip Deadlift: How-to and Benefits
You can probably guess what the snatch grip deadlift is, but do you know what the benefits are and why you should be doing them? In this blog, let's break down the movement and talk about how it can help...
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Deficit Deadlift: Step-by-Step Guide + Benefits
ReadDeficit Deadlift: Step-by-Step Guide + Benefits
When it comes to improving your deadlift, you have no shortage of variations to supplement your training with. The single-leg deadlift helps you correct imbalances. The sumo deadlift allows you to get more comfortable with heavier weights. And the deficit...
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Running With a Weighted Vest: What are the Benefits?
May 5, 2021
Written by Megan Grant in Training,
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Single-Leg Deadlift: How Do You Do It? Tips + Benefits
ReadSingle-Leg Deadlift: How Do You Do It? Tips + Benefits
There are all sorts of exercises to supplement your deadlift training. The stiff-leg deadlift puts an interesting spin on things, as does the sumo deadlift. Another variation is the single-leg deadlift. Let's talk about what it is, how to do...
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Landmine Row: How to Do it, Tips, and Benefits
ReadLandmine Row: How to Do it, Tips, and Benefits
We've talked in the past about the landmine squat and landmine press, and there's another one we want to add to the list: the landmine row. Let's break it down and talk about some of the benefits. What is the...
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9 Dumbbell Tricep Workouts for Chiseled Arms
Read9 Dumbbell Tricep Workouts for Chiseled Arms
Training your triceps helps to lean out your arms and give them more definition. Plus, strong triceps can offer the shoulder more stability, which is important for preventing injury. But it can feel like a really tricky area to target....
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14 Dumbbell Shoulder Workouts for Major Gains
Read14 Dumbbell Shoulder Workouts for Major Gains
Defined shoulders are in high demand among athletes. You're going to improve your muscle mass there over time without really focusing on it. Such is the magic of functional fitness. However, what if you want to hit the shoulders even...
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Incline Dumbbell Press: How to Do it + Benefits
ReadIncline Dumbbell Press: How to Do it + Benefits
There are countless ways to perform the standard press — a staple overhead movement in functional fitness. The floor press requires nothing but weight. The dumbbell bench press throws a bench into the mix, giving you a slightly bigger range...
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Rack Pulls: How to Do Them + Benefits
ReadRack Pulls: How to Do Them + Benefits
If you want to deadlift more weight, there are a number of creative ways to build strength. In this blog, let's talk about the rack pull! We'll cover: What it is. What the benefits are. How to set up for...
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