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  1. jimbosmith316

    Building Your Back

    Building a strong back involves a combination of exercises that target different muscle groups in the back. Here's a routine that covers various areas of the back: ### Pull-Ups/Chin-Ups - **Wide-Grip Pull-Ups:** Target the upper back. - **Close-Grip Chin-Ups:** Focus more on the lower lats...
  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

    Best Bodyweight Exercises

    Bodyweight exercises are fantastic for building strength, flexibility, and endurance. They require minimal to no equipment and can be done anywhere. Some of the best bodyweight exercises that target multiple muscle groups include: 1. **Push-Ups:** Excellent for working the chest, shoulders...
  4. jimbosmith316

    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...
  5. jimbosmith316

    Build Your Upper Back

    Here's a sample upper back routine for a bodybuilder: 1. **Barbell Deadlifts:** Start your routine with deadlifts. This compound exercise engages multiple muscle groups, including the upper back. Perform 3-4 sets of 6-8 reps, focusing on form and maintaining a strong, neutral spine. 2...
  6. jimbosmith316

    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...
  7. jimbosmith316

    Pyramid Sets

    Pyramid weightlifting in bodybuilding follows a similar concept as in general weightlifting, with a focus on muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. Bodybuilders often use pyramid sets to stimulate muscle growth and improve strength while incorporating variations in intensity and volume. In...
  8. jimbosmith316

    Building Your Core Strength

    Building core strength is crucial for bodybuilding as it provides stability and power for various movements and exercises. Here are some effective ways to enhance core strength in bodybuilding: 1. **Compound Exercises:** Movements like squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses engage your core...
  9. jimbosmith316

    Bodyfat and Locations

    In bodybuilding, the goal is to build and define muscle while minimizing body fat to achieve a lean and muscular physique. The distribution of fat deposits in the body can vary among individuals due to genetic factors and other factors like gender. Here are some common areas where fat deposits...
  10. jimbosmith316

    Build a Strong Back

    Strengthening your back is essential in bodybuilding, as it contributes to a balanced and well-proportioned physique while also supporting overall functional strength and posture. Here are some key principles and exercises to help you strengthen your back in bodybuilding: 1. Compound...
  11. jimbosmith316

    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...
  12. jimbosmith316

    Kettlebell Training

    Kettlebell bodybuilding is a training approach that combines the principles of traditional bodybuilding with the use of kettlebells as the primary training tool. Bodybuilding, as a discipline, focuses on developing muscle size, symmetry, and aesthetics, typically through resistance training and...
  13. jimbosmith316

    Achieve Balanced and Well-Proportioned Physique

    In bodybuilding, it's essential to work all major muscle groups to achieve a balanced and well-proportioned physique. Neglecting certain muscles can lead to imbalances, which not only affect your appearance but can also increase the risk of injury. Here are some muscles that are sometimes...
  14. jimbosmith316

    Most Important Muscle to Train

    In bodybuilding, there is no single "most important" muscle to train, as the goal is to develop a balanced, symmetrical, and well-proportioned physique. Successful bodybuilders focus on training all major muscle groups to achieve a balanced and aesthetically pleasing appearance. However, the...
  15. jimbosmith316

    Isolation vs Combination: What is your preference?

    In bodybuilding, there are two primary approaches to resistance training exercises: isolation and combination (or compound) exercises. Both have their advantages and serve different purposes within a well-rounded training program. Here's an overview of each: Isolation Exercises: Target...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
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    Naps Gear Want To Reveal Your Lower Abs? Here’s How

    With these easy techniques, you can complete your six-pack. It takes weeks, maybe months, of diligent work and commitment to your exercise, diet, and sleep in order to get a killer six-pack. How to reveal your lower abs is a fairly common query that comes up if you've been working out, eating...
  20. drtbear1967

    Back Training Quick Tips

    Back Training Quick Tips - If you find it difficult to target your back muscles, this post is for you! I will give 3 back training form tips. Swipe left for more details. - First of all, be sure to prevent your shoulders from rolling forward at the end of a row. When the weight gets too heavy...
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