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Barefoot Squats: Are They For You?
We all know squats are great for strength and building mass, especially in your quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core. But what about the debate of squatting with shoes vs squatting barefoot? Are there any benefits of squatting barefoot? For most, its personal preference, and many lifters ... -
PIN PRESS GUIDE-- YOURMUSCLESHOP
Pin Press Guide – Form, Muscles Worked, And Variations The pin press can be a useful bench press variation for athletes who struggle with a sticking point! Building a stronger bench is often at the top of every powerlifting and strength athlete. When looking at isolating weaknesses in the bench... -
The Inconvenient Truth About Perfect Form
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Napsgear: The 6 Squat Types Every Lifter Should Know
Have you tried them all? Squatting is a fundamental movement pattern, yet when we think of squats, we typically see a barbell across the back. There are many more choices, many of which are better suited to various lifters with various levels of expertise or objectives. These six squat varia... -
Build a V-Taper and Save Your Joints
When you have broad shoulders, a thick upper back, large lats, and a thin waist, your body takes on a V-taper shape. It exudes physical strength, twisted steel, and sensuality appeal. It's backed up by science. According to studies, males with a shoulder circumference 1.6 times that of their hips are mo... -
Home brew hardened into rock
I brewed a few days ago; primo and masteron. Injected with zero PIP. Well the next day my masteron hardened into a rock. Yes every vial has a rock hard substance in it. I have been doing this for many years and never have seen this. I tried to run under hot water but didn’t melt it. Anyone seen this... -
What are you goals?
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One of the most common mistakes newer lifters make is not having a clearly defined goal or target. But not experienced lifters. They'll always have a target, whether that's a competition, an event, or just competing against their own previous PRs. . To keep the fire burning, look for ne... -
Beginners - Just do something!!
Beginners are often concerned with what method they should use to build muscle. The good news is that regardless of method a beginner almost always builds muscle easily during their first months of training.
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There are even studies showing that novice runners build muscle without lifting... -
How to improve your deadlift.
Biomechanical analysis of elite powerlifters showed that these athletes produced significantly less force in the starting position compared to other positions of the deadlift. Train exercises like deficit deadlifts and speed deadlifts to improve your strength and power off the floor to overcome this... -
Let’s get this Party STARTED!
Yup....time to rally up tha troops and show the world what CANADIANS are REALLY all about! I challenge each and every one of you friendly ass Maple Syrup eating hillbillies to dress to impress by letting EVERYONE know we are here not only to contribute but also add content to what is already a great sit... -
West Coast Lifters!
Hey Everyone! Do we have any west coasters here! Welcome to the Canadian Section! Tell us your favourite gyms out West! Introduce yourself
Anyone from Alberta west here? BC girl!
One of my favourite gyms is West Coast Iron. If you haven’t been and you are in the Van area go check it out!!
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Cardio on Separate Days to Save Muscle.
"If you want or need to add cardio to your strength training, it’s best to perform them on separate days, if your schedule allows.
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In this study, strength gains were similar when doing cardio immediately after strength training versus on a separate day. However, the group doing their cardio... -
Whole - Body Split = Is it Right for You?
Is a Whole-Body Split Right for You?
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by Charles Staley
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People who use this split usually train 3 days a week. Each workout addresses both lower and upper-body muscle groups, although not with the same exercises each workout.
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The Pros
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4 day Upper and Lower Body Split
Most commonly, this training split involves 4 workouts a week with each session dedicated to upper and lower-body training in alternating succession, like this:
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• Monday: Upper Body
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• Tuesday: Lower Body
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• Thursday: Upper Body
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You have to build it before you cut it up.
his recommendation is likely to be the most powerful for many lifters, but it may be the hardest to digest. From my over 30 years of experience with helping guys get bigger and stronger, I'd say that the number one reason they fail to gain muscle is their stubborn refusal to gain weight and allow themselves...Last edited by drtbear1967; 09-12-2018, 08:22 AM.