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  1. jimbosmith316

    Couples Routine

    Designing a couples bodybuilding routine can be a fun and motivating way for partners to support each other in achieving their fitness goals. Here's a general outline of a couples bodybuilding routine that incorporates both strength training and cardiovascular exercises. This routine can be...
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    Beginner Bodybuilding Routine

    For beginners in bodybuilding, it's crucial to start with a routine that focuses on foundational strength, proper form, and gradual progression. Here's a basic beginner's routine that covers major muscle groups: 1. **Full-Body Workouts (3 times a week)**: - Day 1: Squats, Bench Press...
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    Bench Press Grips

    The bench press is a fundamental exercise in strength training, and the grip you use can target different muscles and impact your lifting technique. Here are some common grip types for the bench press: 1. **Standard Grip (Medium Grip):** This is the most common grip where your hands are placed...
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    How Often Should I increase Weight?

    The frequency of increasing weight in bodybuilding depends on several factors, including your training experience, overall fitness goals, and the specific muscle groups you're targeting. Here are some guidelines: 1. **Progressive Overload Principle**: Increasing weight progressively is a...
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    Increase Your Bench Press

    Improving your bench press involves a combination of strength training, proper technique, and targeted exercises. Here are some tips to help you increase your bench press: 1. **Focus on Form:** Ensure your technique is correct. Your grip width, foot placement, back arch, and bar path all...
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    Female Bodybuilding Routines

    Female bodybuilding routines can vary based on individual goals, fitness levels, and preferences. Whether you're looking to build muscle, improve strength, or enhance overall fitness, a well-designed workout routine can help you achieve your objectives. Here's a general guide to structuring a...
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    Don't Forget Your Triceps

    The triceps brachii, often referred to as the triceps, is a muscle group located on the back of the upper arm. It plays a crucial role in bodybuilding and overall upper body strength development. Here are some of the key reasons why the triceps muscle is important in bodybuilding: 1. Arm Size...
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    Compound Weightlifting

    Compound weightlifting refers to a style of weight training that emphasizes exercises that engage multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously. These compound movements are contrasted with isolation exercises, which target a single muscle group and involve only one joint. Compound...
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    Powerlifting Basics

    Powerlifting is a strength sport that involves three main lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The goal of powerlifting is to lift as much weight as possible in these three compound exercises. Here are the basics of powerlifting: The Lifts: a. Squat: In the squat, you lift a barbell...
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    major Muscle Groups for Physique

    In bodybuilding, major muscle groups are typically targeted to create a balanced and well-proportioned physique. The following are some of the major muscle groups that bodybuilders focus on: Chest (Pectorals): Exercises: Bench press, dumbbell flyes, incline bench press. Back (Latissimus Dorsi...
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    Bodybuilding Routine for Beginners

    If you're looking to build muscle mass through bodybuilding, it's essential to have a well-structured workout routine that focuses on progressive overload and includes both resistance training and adequate recovery. Here's a sample bodybuilding routine designed to help you gain muscle mass...
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    Powerlifting vs Strongman

    Powerlifting and strongman are both strength sports that involve lifting heavy weights, but they have distinct differences in terms of competition format, events, and training focus. Here's an overview of each sport: Powerlifting: Events: Powerlifting consists of three primary lifts...
  13. PEP PATRIOT52

    Everything You Need To Know About The Big 4:

    Everything You Need To Know About The Big 4: Clean and Press, Deadlift, Squats and Flat Bench : Every guy/Women wants to have bigger muscles to be ripped and most important to not be fat. There are a lot of important ways to have bigger muscles. But in my experience there are 4 that work the...
  14. PEP PATRIOT52

    Everything You Need To Know About The Big 4:

    Everything You Need To Know About The Big 4: Clean and Press, Deadlift, Squats and Flat Bench : Every guy/Women wants to have bigger muscles to be ripped and most important to not be fat. There are a lot of important ways to have bigger muscles. But in my experience there are 4 that work the...
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    Killer workout

    Hey everyone, got a great workout today. I don't usually brag, but today I will. Glute kickback 75 lbs rt/lf, 3 sets of 12 reps Leg press (hammies) 50 lbs, 3 sets of 12 reps Squats 2 sets, 20 reps ( no wt) just for giggles Dumbell hammer curls, 20 lbs for 3 sets at 6 reps, 7 reps and 7 reps...
  16. PEP PATRIOT52

    This Incline Dumbbell Press Series Takes You to Hell and Back

    This Incline Dumbbell Press Series Takes You to Hell and Back Your chest and shoulders will feel the burn. If you really want to break through your training plateaus, you might have to put yourself through hell. This chest and shoulder burner uses multiple tempos to fire up your effort...
  17. PEP PATRIOT52

    Give Your Bench Press a Major Boost With These Exercises

    Give Your Bench Press a Major Boost With These Exercises Break through your plateau by strengthening your back, shoulders, glutes, and triceps. THERE IS A certain type of gym bro, common in training facilities around the nation, that has only one method of gauging anyone else's strength...
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    Napsgear Napsgear: Training Method: 6-12-25 Protocol

    Charles Poliquin was the man behind the 6-12-25 training approach's initial popularization. It's excellent for boosting hypertrophy, enhancing body composition, and enhancing strength and endurance. The program is a terrific way to do a large amount of work in a short period of time because...
  19. PEP PATRIOT52

    YOURMUSCLESHOP BODYBUILDING TIPS

    Tip 3: Only Perform Exercises That Work At Least Two Muscle Groups At Once Bodybuilding tip number three is to focus on compound exercises. You only have a limited amount of time you can spend in the gym each day due to both time and recovery restraints so if you waste this time on exercises...
  20. PEP PATRIOT52

    YOURMUSCLESHOP 5X5 PROGRAM

    **Stronglifts 5×5 Program** The Strong lifts 5x5*is a 12-week bodybuilding program created to promote muscle hypertrophy and strength.***This bodybuilding program requires minimal equipment***(bench, barbell, weight plates) so you can do these workouts at home. Workouts are divided up...
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