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How to Get Ready For a Bodybuilding Competition

By DrDanny

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Are you a serious bodybuilder who loves to compete? Do you want to know the best way to prepare for that competition? Well if you have answered yes to both of those questions then I strongly recommend reading this article... more »

How to Get Ripped Abs

By easyrider

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You can get ripped abs with these tips!.. more »

How to Get Ripped Shoulders

By easyrider

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You can get ripped shoulders with these tips!.. more »

How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

By straighthealth

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Motivation is the drive that pushes us to interact and participate with the world. Whether it is material or abstract, motivation gives us a reason to do everything. Before you even think about starting an exercise routine, you need to ask ... more »

How to Perform Flat Bench Cable Crossovers

By Niko Krommydas

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After your heavy benching--either flat, incline or decline--is done, you need a concentrated exercise that will shape your chest and give it that last deep burn before your workout is over. That’s where flat bench cable crossovers come into play. ... more »

How to Pick an Exercise for Your Body Type

By Sabah

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Whether you're pear shaped or have a natural stick figure, making sure you pick the right workout and exercise routine is essential for good health. When you want to stay in shape for the long-term, you'll to choose specific exercises that ... more »

How to Sculpt Chest Muscles With Free Weights

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Young or old, male or female, we all dream of having that perfectly sculpted physique. If you work at it, that dream is well within your grasp. In your pursuit of perfection, however, you must work one muscle group at a time. Following are some ... more »

How to Squat

By andrewsfitness

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The squat is one of the most potent exercises that exists. Performing it correctly takes lots of practice, but you can get started now... more »

How to Start a Weight Training Program

By Joe Rivera

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Weight training is an endeavor that requires discipline, tenacity, and most importantly, consistency. For many, it can be an intimidating proposition. The options are endless.The amount of equipment available and the various types of techniques ... more »

How to Strengthen Abs With Free Weights

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Although many people feel that their abdomen is a "trouble spot," virtually all weightlifting exercises can strengthen abs if done properly. The key to strengthening your abs with free weights is contraction: hold your stomach in tightly every ... more »

How to Use a Kettlebell for Exercise

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The Russian kettlebell is a round cast iron weight attached to a handle. For centuries, Russian athletes have used the kettlebell to improve all areas of fitness, from cardiovascular endurance to weightlifting bulk. Today, trainers and athletes ... more »

How to Use Dumbbells for the Triceps Side Extension

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Many machines have exercises that specifically work specifically tricep, but often you will gain better results using free weights. Using dumbbells, you can perform side extension raises to work the tricep... more »

How to Weight Train at Home

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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One of the best things about weight training is that you really don't need an expensive gym membership or a ton of fancy equipment to get results. You can weight train at home with inexpensive equipment. You can even get weight training ... more »

How to Weight Train for Defensive Backs

By Bobbi Miller

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Become a stronger faster better safety or cornerback with this weight lifting routine... more »

How to Weight Train for Linebackers

By Bobbi Miller

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Linebackers need their own weight lifting routine to get the best results for speed and power... more »

How to Weight Train for Linemen Part 1

By Bobbi Miller

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Football linemen need specific weight lifting routines too. Here's how to get stronger, faster and more explosive... more »

How to Weight Train for Quarterbacks

By Bobbi Miller

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Quarterbacks need specialized weight training routine for their position in football. Here is a weight lifting workout to become faster, stronger and more explosive to extend the play... more »

How to Work Out With Kettlebells

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Working out with kettlebells can be a very beneficial workout that is separate from the traditional weight-lifting. Kettlebells look like bowling balls with a handle attached. Even though they are odd looking, these weights can deliver a great ... more »

How to Work Quadricep Muscles on a Weighted Cable Machine

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Squats, lunges, leg press: These are the standard weight room exercises for quadriceps that most of us recognize as the old standbys. But performing the same exercises over and over again can get boring for both your muscles and your mind. Using ... more »

How to achieve a thicker, more muscular neck

By maradona

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Guys, we all know that a pencil neck is not attractive. Read on to learn how to achieve a thicker, more muscular neck in no time with a few simple exercises... more »

How to Achieve Overall Fitness

By nmg12345

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Everyone wants to achieve a level of fitness that makes us look like a Greek statue or some hero in a story. The truth is though, most people do not know how to achieve overall fitness. Read this guide for general tips and detailed ideas... more »

How to Add Variety to Your Pull Ups

By Niko Krommydas

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In terms of developing overall strength and promoting muscle growth, few exercises can be compared to the pull up. Primarily targeting the latissimus dorsi, but also working the rhomboids, lower trapezius, biceps and forearms, pull ups are a ... more »

How to be a Better Weight Lifting Spotter

By AnthonyJ33

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Are you an avid weight-lifter who often needs help to perform some of your more challenging lifts? Are you often called upon to offer assistance to another weight-lifter? If you answered yes, then you know the value of a good weight-lifting ... more »

How to Become a Power Lifter

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Power lifting is a heavy-duty sport that requires strength and endurance. Of course, power lifting requires tremendous muscle power. The main object of being a power lifter is to beat your own personal record for each lift you accomplish. ... more »

How to Begin a Weight Training Workout Regimen

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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There are only seven exercises that you need to perform three to four times a week in order to keep your body toned and help prevent back problems. Just follow these steps... more »

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