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10 weightlifting mistakes that are stalling your gains and how to fix them, according to experts
Lifting weights is a great way to boost your overall health and fitness, with benefits like muscle …
Gabby Landsverk
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The World's Strongest Man only did 3 moves for 2 months when he started lifting. He says it built the foundation for his record-breaking strength.
Tom Stoltman, who is 6'8" and weighs around 397 pounds, holds the record for lifting the heaviest A…
Rachel Hosie
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How to start weightlifting to build muscle if you’ve only ever done cardio or yoga
It can be intimidating to pick up weights if you only do cardio or yoga, but those skills can trans…
Gabby Landsverk
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How to choose between barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells for your muscle-building workouts
Dumbbells are great for beginners and accessible. Barbells are best for getting strong and lifting …
Gabby Landsverk
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I did 100 push-ups a day for 100 days in lockdown and was amazed by how my body changed
The hardest part of the challenge turned out to be mental instead of physical, senior lifestyle rep…
Rachel Hosie
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American women are scared to be strong but it's the norm in Iceland, says the Icelandic former 'world's fittest woman,' who trained in the US for 8 years
It wasn't until Katrin Davidsdottir moved to the US that she realized women might not see strength …
Rachel Hosie
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If you hate running, you can improve your cardio with weightlifting workouts, experts say
To make weight training an aerobic exercise, you can shorten rest periods between sets. You can als…
Gabby Landsverk
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Exercise 'junk volume' can waste your time and energy while stalling your muscle gains, experts say
Junk volume is exercise that wastes your energy without improving strength or building muscle, such…
Gabby Landsverk
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5 strength-training mistakes that are stalling your gains, and how to fix them
It's possible to work out hard but not build strength and muscle. Make sure you aren't making commo…
Gabby Landsverk
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Peloton instructor Jess Sims' favorite exercises are single-leg deadlifts and push-ups to build strength and prevent injury
Peloton instructor Jess Sims told Insider push-ups and single-leg deadlifts help to build strength,…
Gabby Landsverk
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HIIT-style combination exercises can waste your time if you're trying to build muscle, according to a personal trainer
Exercises, like a lunge with a bicep curl, are billed as time-saving but won't help you build muscl…
Gabby Landsverk
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Squats are the best exercise you can do to get fitter and healthier, says the Crossfit trainer and 5-time 'Fittest Man on Earth' Mat Fraser
Proper squatting is one of the best movements to make you fitter and stronger, Mat Fraser said. Nai…
Rachel Hosie
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I used to be scared of lifting weights but seeing so many ripped women at the CrossFit semi-finals inspired me to get stronger
Following professional female CrossFit athletes and seeing them do rope climbs and weight lifting h…
Rachel Hosie
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7 ways to strengthen your core muscles without working out or using equipment, according to a personal trainer
Build strength by working movements into your everyday life, such as while brushing your teeth or c…
Rachel Hosie
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Top strength coach says barbell exercises are 'overrated' and 'overused' in the gym. Here's what he does instead.
"They force your body into one strict plane of movement that isn't ideal for everybody," bodybuilde…
Rachel Hosie
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A woman filmed herself shocking guys at her gym with how much she could lift. She says they didn't believe she could deadlift 265 pounds.
A woman wowed men in her gym by deadlifting 265 pounds. Alice Stamp said she did six reps of the we…
Rachel Hosie
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Strength training is the fastest way to build muscle and see results — here's how often you should strength train to build muscle and avoid injury
How quickly you build muscle depends on many factors including the type of exercise you're doing. S…
Nicky LaMarco
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I've been weight training for almost 2 years but haven't developed much muscle. A trainer told me what I'm doing wrong.
Make sure you're lifting heavy and hard enough, and don't neglect diet, nutrition and recovery, sai…
Rachel Hosie
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How to get sculpted abs using just bodyweight, no heavy weights necessary
Exercises like deadbugs, Russian twists, and single leg V-ups, can help build the muscles around yo…
Rachel Hosie
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5 crucial mistakes people make when trying to build strength, according to the UK's strongest man
With a 970 pound deadlift, Adam Bishop knows a thing or two about building strength, and there are …