How to do Machine Shoulder Presses

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit…

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How to do Straight Bar Leg Lunges

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper leg (hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes). The secondary muscles stressed are your…

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How To Do Leg Extensions

Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the front of your upper leg (quadriceps). Starting Position Sit on the seat with…

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Proper Form for a Lat Pulldown

Exercise Name & Target Muscle Group The Lat Pulldown is a surprisingly complex exercise that involves far more than the latissimus dorsi muscle. The predominant…

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How to do a Weighted Squat

Emphasis This movement is one of the best you can perform because it stresses the major muscle groups of the entire body. The primary muscles…

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The Dark Side of Extreme Fat Loss

Extreme fat loss causes an emotional hangover that lingers–a quality certified personal trainers would do well to readily recognize. I used to weigh nearly 300…

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