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  1. jimbosmith316

    Beginner Routine Workout

    Starting a workout routine as a beginner is a fantastic step toward better health! Here's a simple routine to get you started. Remember to consult a doctor before beginning any new exercise program. ### Cardio: 1. **Walking or Jogging:** Start with 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week. Gradually...
  2. jimbosmith316

    Quick Exercises for the Holidays

    When gyms are closed or inaccessible, there are plenty of effective exercises you can do at home or outdoors to maintain your fitness. Here are some quick exercises: 1. **Bodyweight Exercises:** - **Push-Ups:** Work on different variations to target different muscle groups. - **Squats:**...
  3. jimbosmith316

    Proper Squats

    Proper squat form is crucial in bodybuilding as it not only helps in building muscle but also prevents injuries. Here's a breakdown of proper squat form: ### Body Position: 1. **Feet:** Shoulder-width apart or slightly wider, toes pointing slightly outward. 2. **Back:** Keep your back...
  4. jimbosmith316

    Never Skip Leg Day!

    The phrase "never skip leg day" is a popular saying in the bodybuilding and fitness community, emphasizing the importance of including leg exercises in your workout routine. Many bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts prioritize training their upper body but neglect their lower body, particularly...
  5. jimbosmith316

    Functional Workout

    A functional workout is a type of exercise routine that focuses on improving your ability to perform everyday movements and tasks effectively. It emphasizes movements that mimic activities you do in your daily life, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching. The goal is to improve...
  6. jimbosmith316

    Your Toes in Weightlifting

    The position and engagement of your toes can play a significant role in your weightlifting technique and performance. Proper foot positioning and toe engagement are essential for stability, balance, and power during various weightlifting exercises, especially compound movements like squats...
  7. jimbosmith316

    Building strong and muscular legs

    Building strong and muscular legs requires a combination of compound exercises that target various muscle groups in the lower body. Here are some of the best leg exercises to help you build muscle: Squats: Barbell Squats: This is often considered the king of leg exercises. It works the...
  8. PEP PATRIOT52

    How to Build Stronger Muscles in Three Days

    How to Build Stronger Muscles in Three Days If you're looking to get stronger in three days, it's actually possible. New research suggests this method can work. If you’re looking to get huge in a hurry, well, we’re still working on that one. But if you want stronger leg muscles fast, there’s a...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. N

    Naps Gear NapsGear : Ready…Set…Sweat! New Year’s Resolution Fitness Guide

    This New Year, make a commitment to health and fitness. Learn the basics of starting your own workout routine and get ready to sweat with these helpful tips! So you want to get fit this year? Great! But before you can even think about starting your workout routine, there are a few things you...
  12. jasonhill800

    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...
  13. PEP PATRIOT52

    SQUAT WIDTH TO TARGET YOUR GLUTES VS YOUR QUADES

    SQUAT WIDTH TO TARGET YOUR GLUTES VS YOUR QUADES How to best match your squat to the muscles you want to build. Are gym bros telling you your squats are wrong or that you’re doing a half squat? Our answer to that: it depends! There are plenty of ways to do a squat and each type targets a...
  14. PEP PATRIOT52

    YOURMUSCLESHOP SQUAT WIDTH TO TARGET YOUR GLUTES VS YOUR QUADES

    @ How to best match your squat to the muscles you want to build. Are gym bros telling you your squats are wrong or that you’re doing a half squat? Our answer to that: it depends! There are plenty of ways to do a squat and each type targets a different body part. While it is true that you...
  15. PEP PATRIOT52

    YOURMUSCLESHOP TRAINING TIPS

    Top 10 Tips from a Pro Bodybuilder HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... *Master basic form and technique. Use full range of motion. When you get more advanced you can begin to bend those rules to increase intensity. *You can push harder. When the pain becomes unbearable, the pro's are just getting...
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    Naps Gear Napsgear: The Top 6 Trap Bar Exercises That Aren’t Shrugs or Deadlifts

    This versatile workout tool can be used for a lot more than just pulls. Al Gerard created the trap bar in the late 1980s as a simpler way to perform shrugs, which is how the trap bar earned its name. And who doesn't enjoy working out their upper back biceps and traps? A large set of traps is...
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    Naps Gear 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...
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    Naps Gear 10 SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVES TO SISSY SQUATS

    Sissy squats are a traditional quad isolation exercise for bodybuilding that were made popular decades ago by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. Due to the widespread belief that they are an efficient way to grow the quadriceps and thighs, they have become even more well-known in the...
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    Napsgear: Single-Leg Strength in Four Easy Steps

    How do powerful people become even more powerful? They are focusing on single-leg strength. Here's how to put it together, step by step. STEP UP Every lifter should be able to do this basic single-leg exercise. Increase the step height or add weight to this activity to make it more difficult...
  20. drtbear1967

    Smith Machine VS Free Weight Squats Analogy.

    SMITH MACHINE VS FREE WEIGHT SQUATS ANALOGY⭕️ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Squats and Smith Machine squats are interchangeable lower body exercises, in a way. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ But even if that can be the case, both exercises display various differences starting with the bar path & foot placement, different kinematics...
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