gym
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Why You Should Plank Before Squats Or Deadlifts
We’ve all heard the phrase “engage your core” as it relates to lifting. And your core strength is crucial—we’ve written about it in the past—it’s the difference between a crappy deadlift and a great one. Or a mediocre pushup and one with perfect form. Basically, if you’re doing anything requiring some kind of strength, core…
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How To Pass Time Between Sets
Spend an hour at the gym and you’ll likely come across at least one type of gym jerk during your workout. Some jerks don’t re-rack their weights, others don’t wipe down equipment, and the worst kind of jerk takes up the only squat rack in your gym to curl for an hour.
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Yes, You Can Use The Fitness Studio When It’s Empty
Ever wish your gym had a nice, quiet space where you could do some stretching or bodyweight exercises without having to wedge yourself in between the machines and the dumbbell bros? Here’s a secret: it probably does.
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How To Get Someone To Stop Hogging Gym Equipment
Gym etiquette is a delicate art, and not many people get it right. ‘Hogging equipment’ and ‘taking a rest break’ can seem very similar, so it’s important to know what’s what, and how to deal with it. Today we’ll tackle a tough question about what to do when somebody is using the equipment you want,…