Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the front of your upper arm (biceps brachii and brachialis). The secondary muscles…
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Utilizing National Running Day as a Personal Trainer
National Running Day is held annually on the first Wednesday in June. It is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. Since…
READ MOREDumbbell Preacher Curl
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the front of your upper arm (lower biceps brachii). The secondary muscles stressed…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the front of your upper arm (upper biceps brachii). The secondary muscles stressed…
READ MOREDumbbell Tricep Kickback
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (triceps–long and medial head). The secondary muscles…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the front of your upper arm (brachialis). The secondary muscles stressed are the…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stresse din this movement are the muscles in the front of your upper arm (biceps brachii). The secondary muscles stressed are…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the lower leg (specifically the soleous). Starting Position With the balls of your…
READ MOREDonkey Calf Raise
Emphasis This movement stresses the muscles in the lower leg (specifically the gastrocnemius). Starting Position Hold on to a railing or a straight bar on…
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Make the Most Out of Your Workouts
Are you making the most of your exercise time? If the time you have for exercise is limited, you would probably like to get the…
READ MOREFlat Bench (Straight Bar)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps.…
READ MOREEmpower Your Legs: Becoming King of the Deadlift
“How much can you bench, man?” This is probably the first question any male bodybuilder, or many clients who are new to a gym, will…
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