bodybuilding
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What to Expect the First Time You Go to the Gym
Your first day in the gym can be pretty intimidating. I remember spending a whole semester in one half of my university’s gym because the other room was, I don’t know, scary. And if you haven’t been to the gym in a while — or ever — you probably have questions. So let’s talk through…
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How to Get Stronger With Suspension Training (Without Going to the Gym)
I’ve had a regular exercise habit for more than 20 years, and across the decades, I’ve gone through more phases than the moon.
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The Speed Bag Is a Highly Underrated Workout
If you’ve ever walked into a martial arts gym, you’re familiar with the rapid thud-thud-thud-thud-thud of the speed bag. That small, air-filled bag that hangs on a swivel may look innocuous — especially when set against the hulking presence of the bigger, heavier bags — but it happens to be a seriously underrated form of…
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How to Lift Weights With Badass Chains
There are very few things that look cooler on Instagram than doing a heavy lift with massive chains hanging off your barbell. But those chains aren’t just for looks (if you’re using them right, that is.) Here’s what you need to know about using chains in the gym.