olympic weightlifting
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11 of the Best Kettlebell Exercises for Beginners
Want to add some kettlebell exercises to your routine, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are 11 mostly beginner-friendly moves you can do with those kettlebells that are lurking in the corner of your gym, or with a bell you might have at home. We’ll start with the more accessible stuff, and get into…
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Does It Matter Which Way You Face the Plates on a Barbell?
Most people new to the gym don’t give much thought to which direction the plates face on a barbell. But serious lifters have very strong opinions about it, and in time, you too will need to choose a side. But why does anyone care? Let’s examine the controversy.
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Is It Cheating to Arch Your Back When You Bench Press?
Arched bench press is second only to sumo deadlifting in sparking angry online debates about what is the right way to do an exercise. So, just as we did with sumo, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of the arch, and guide you to a decision about what you should do in the…
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Are Sumo Deadlifts Cheating?
A deadlift, in which you grab a barbell from the ground and stand up with it, is both one of the simplest barbell lifts and one of the heaviest. But what happens if you do the lift with your feet stretched out to the sides? Does that make it any less of an accomplishment?