Weight lifting

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Weight lifting

Weight gain tips: How to bulk up

Some might feel like they are too skinny and want to build some muscle and strength. Others might do it for the health benefits because they are so skinny that it affects their wellbeing.

For some people, gaining weight happens almost naturally. It’s like they just have to look at food, and they start packing on the pounds. And then we have those who seemingly can’t gain weight, even if their lives depended on it.

Here are some weight gain tips for people wanting to learn how to bulk up.

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Mass training

Wide grip lat pulldowns to build a wide back

Many men want to know how to build a large back to get that classic V shape, but few know how to get it done.

The Latissimus dorsi muscle is responsible for giving our back a broad, V-tapered look.

This means that we can use wide-grip lat pulldowns to build a wide back.

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Mass training

How to get bigger arms: How to get bigger biceps and triceps

Whether your goal is toning or increasing your arm size, the exercises remain mostly the same. The only thing that typically changes is the number of repetitions you perform. It is generally beneficial to execute a higher repetition program for toning, while a medium number of reps is better for gaining muscle mass.

Today, we’ll be talking about how to get bigger arms, which involves knowing how to get larger biceps and triceps since they make up the upper arm.

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Mass training

The benefits of protein shakes for muscle growth and fat loss

These days, protein shakes and pre-workout supplements are being consumed everywhere around the world.

At first, they were only being digested by avid athletes and fitness fanatics. Fast-forward to the current time, and they are being used by all types of people. Ranging from bodybuilders, powerlifters, people looking to lose weight to people who don’t work out at all.

These are the benefits of protein shakes for muscle growth and fat loss.

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Mass training

How to get bigger shoulders

Big, broad shoulders are often associated with physical strength in males.

Men are typically looking to improve their appearance, either for themselves, or to attract a mate.

This is how to get bigger shoulders.

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Mass training

Why everyone should exercise

Cardiovascular training, and resistance training, are great to keep yourself healthy. Preferably, both should be combined for the best results.

That’s why everyone should exercise, in my opinion. And with everyone, I mean both young and older folks alike.

That’s because exercising has many proven advantages, such as reduced injury risk and decreased risk of cognitive decline.

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Mass training

How to do a barbell deadlift with proper form

Deadlifting is a great but complex compound exercise with the potential to put on some serious mass and strength but can be one of the most dangerous exercises out there as well if performed incorrectly.

But with the following tips, you’ll learn how to do a barbell deadlift with proper form to prevent injuries in the future.

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Mass training

The best upper-body dumbbell workout at home

How do you get in shape when you can’t afford a gym membership and don’t have access to a home gym?

By performing an upper-body dumbbell workout at home. With just dumbbells as your training tool, you can make a pretty awesome and effective workout. This is how.

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Mass training

The best rep ranges, sets, and rest time for weightlifting explained

There are a lot of subtle differences in the weightlifting world regarding rep ranges, how many sets to perform, and how long the rest time between sets should be.

A lot of this depends on whether your main goal is increasing strength, gaining muscle mass, or getting leaner.

These are the best rep ranges for weightlifting and endurance according to science.

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Muscular endurance training

10 minutes HIIT jump rope interval training

Not everyone looks forward to performing cardio workouts, as they are not always the most exciting thing to do. That’s why I created the following 10-minute HIIT jump rope interval training to spice things up.

Yet, good cardiovascular endurance is necessary for a long, healthy life. It will also help you feel better and perform better in your daily life.

However, cardiovascular training is not limited to running, walking, or biking for an endless amount of hours. There are other workouts we can use to achieve the same results.

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