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How to Choose the Right Weight When You Try a New Exercise
Some exercises, like squats, I’ve been doing basically forever. Even if I’m not using a program that tells me exactly what to lift, I can walk into a gym and have a pretty good sense of how much weight I should put on the bar. But what if it’s your first time doing a particular…
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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.
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How to Use Progressive Overload to Get Stronger
As you get stronger, you become able to lift heavier and heavier weights. That much is probably obvious. But what beginners sometimes miss is that it’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation: You become stronger because you lift heavier and heavier weights. This is the concept of progressive overload.
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How to Get Better at Jumping
Jumping is a useful skill in sports like basketball, plus it’s a great way to work on your explosive power. If you’d like to jump higher and jump better, we have some tips for you.