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How to Do the Kettlebell Sumo Squat

How to Do the Kettlebell Sumo Squat

We've talked before about how much we love kettlebell exercises. The kettlebell is endlessly versatile and allows for a full-body workout. If you want to sweat up a serious burn, try the kettlebell sumo squat. In this blog, we'll break down what it is, how to do it, and what...

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Situps: How to Do Them, Benefits, and Variations

Situps: How to Do Them, Benefits, and Variations

If you want to strengthen your core muscles to improve balance and stability, situps are a classic exercise that work your abdominals, hip flexors, and even your chest and neck. Some people think of situps vs crunches and assume they're the same because they can both help develop your core....

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The Dumbbell Squat: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations

The Dumbbell Squat: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations

You might be getting tired of your run-of-the-mill barbell squats. Ready to switch things up? Let’s swap out the apparatus and exchange your barbell for a set of dumbbells. The dumbbell squat offers a host of benefits and also leaves room for plenty of variations. Let’s deep-dive into how to...

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The Front Squat Ultimate Guide

The Front Squat Ultimate Guide

The front squat is a staple exercise at the gym. It helps you build strength and improve power and explosiveness, which translates to many other things you do in your training. What does the proper front squat form look like? What are the benefits of front squats, and which muscles...

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Our Deadliest Limited Edition Collection Yet…

Our Deadliest Limited Edition Collection Yet…

It’s that time of year again: the most spooktacular season of all. And we couldn’t resist putting our heads together to bring you an irresistible limited edition print perfect for Halloween. We introduce you to… … TWL WOD ZOMBIE. Vampires are so 2019. Werewolves are old news. This year, we’re...

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male athlete doing push press
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Push Press: How to Do It, Benefits, and Muscles Worked

Push Press: How to Do It, Benefits, and Muscles Worked

Odds are you've used the push press to get the barbell overhead. But this is more than a simple shoulder-to-overhead exercise. Let's dive into how to do a push press, compare it to other presses, and discuss some of the benefits. How Do You Push Press? The push press is...

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Dumbbell Pullover: How to Do it and What the Benefits Are

Dumbbell Pullover: How to Do it and What the Benefits Are

If you're looking to build insane upper-body strength, you can't go wrong with dumbbell pullovers. This is a simple but powerful exercise that requires only a set of dumbbells and a bench — although you can even do it without a bench (more on that in a minute). Let's dive...

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Power Clean: The Ultimate Guide

Power Clean: The Ultimate Guide

You can execute both of the Olympic lifts (the snatch and clean and jerk) in countless ways. One such way is to perform the power version of the lift. Let's get into all the details of how to power clean, proper power clean form, and more. When you're ready to put yourself...

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The Devil Press: How to Do it and the Benefits

The Devil Press: How to Do it and the Benefits

The devil press (sometimes called a devil's press) is an all-in-one movement and full-body workout. If you want to improve your strength, speed, and conditioning, this will accomplish all of those things. It's tougher than it looks, and knocking out even just a few reps might leave you on the...

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5 Fitness Myths and the Truth Behind Them

5 Fitness Myths and the Truth Behind Them

As health and fitness trends have become more mainstream, there has been an explosion in healthier food options, fitness studios and classes, and an overall invigorated interest in self-care. However, there’s a flip side to the renewed interest in wellness: The increasing popularity has also opened the floodgates to fitness...

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Why Does My Body Take So Long to Recover After a Workout?

Why Does My Body Take So Long to Recover After a Workout?

It’s been a day or two since your last intense WOD. You stand up from bed and still feel sore from your legs down. Your thoughts start to race and you think you’ve permanently subjected yourself to discomfort for every remaining waking moment of your life. Good news! That's probably...

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