Training Tips for Increased Muscle and Strength

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11 Benefits of SHIFT SHOP: Lose Weight, Build Muscle, and More

By Paige Smith; September 26, 2018

Want to kick your health into high gear? Beachbody Super Trainer Chris Downing has you covered. He’s the creator of SHIFT SHOP, a program filled with high-energy workouts...

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Why Your Weightlifting Routine Is Making You Stronger But Not Bigger

By Lauren Bedosky; December 28, 2022

During my first year doing strength training workouts, I experienced exciting progress week after week. I lost stubborn fat, developed noticeable muscle, and moved weights I...

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How to Correct a Muscle Imbalance

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; August 27, 2019

It’s ground into you from the first day you set foot in the gym: Keep your workouts balanced. Train your lower body as much as...

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Women Who Lift: Why Body Transformation Selfies Are Bulking Up

By Paige Smith; August 7, 2024

There’s a new fitness photo trend taking hold of the Internet. No, it’s not the sweaty gym selfie or the self-timed yoga pose pic. It’s...

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3 of the Best Trap Exercises for Muscle and Power

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; January 16, 2018

Congratulations for being here. Simply by landing on this page, you’ve demonstrated you’re paying attention to a crucial part of a workout routine that far...

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Are You Overtraining? These 7 Symptoms Will Surprise You

By Nicholas Pell and Jordan Burchette; August 6, 2024

You probably recognize the obvious signs of overtraining, including continuous muscle soreness and chronic injury. But there are several other signs and symptoms of overtraining...

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Do Allergy Pills Block Muscle Growth?

By Ben Sullivan; August 23, 2024

Antihistamines Might Hamper Strength Gains Itchy eyes, runny nose, incessant sneezing, chest pain — there’s nothing fun about allergies or heartburn. But a recent study...

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How to Do the Dumbbell Push Press

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; October 3, 2023

The dumbbell push press not only sculpts your shoulders, but it works your glutes and quads at the same time. Here's how to do the...

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6 Quiet Exercises You Can Do in Your Apartment

By Sheryl Kraft; April 19, 2024

It’s happening again. You may have a napping infant nearby, a sensitive downstairs neighbor, or bad weather keeping you indoors. Want to work out but need...

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Muscle Fatigue, Key to Building Strength and Lifting Weights

By Adam Bible; June 2, 2017

To reach muscle fatigue during weight lifting, cycle your workouts from lifting heavy periodically to lifting lighter with higher reps.

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How to Lose Your Man Boobs

By Jon Small; August 2, 2024

If you're already lifting weights, doing cardio, and eating clean, and you still have unwanted man cleavage — and nothing you do seems to minimize...

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Why Do Muscles Get Sore After Exercise?

By Rachael Schultz; August 16, 2024

Sports scientists say the more accustomed your muscles are to certain moves, the less damage may be done to muscle fibers and less soreness may...

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Why Is It So Important to Have a Strong Core?

By Janet Lee; September 14, 2023

There are many benefits to a strong core - find out what they are and get a sneak peek at two moves from CORE DE...

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The Busy Woman’s Guide to Building Muscle

By Pamela Hernandez; August 24, 2017

The modern woman's fitness journey is about more than fat loss. It's about feeling good, building lean muscles, and reaching all of your health and...

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How to Do a Dumbbell Bent-Over Row

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; April 6, 2023

The dumbbell bent-over row might be an “old school” back exercise, but there are few better moves for sculpting a V-shaped torso — that “ideal”...

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How to Do the Perfect Push-Up

By BODi and Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; December 2, 2022

Few exercises command more muscle-building respect than the push-up, which is why everyone from soldiers to yogis perform it regularly. Here's how to perform it...

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Smart Moves for Neck Pain Relief

By Janet Lee; August 7, 2024

Have a sore or stiff neck and need to soothe your aches? Join the club. Poor posture, arthritis, bad workout form, and stress can all...

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Don’t Skip Rest Day! Here’s How to Do It Right

By Rachael Schultz; October 26, 2023

While training, rest days are important for muscles to recover and come back stronger. There are things you can do to get the most out...