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“Drop and give me 20,” is a popular phrase of strength and sport coaches across America. The push-up has, for a long time, been a symbol of strength and vitality. I recently read a column by Tara Parker-Hope in the

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To increase your strength in your core and your chest, you should try the TRX Atomic Press. This system is made so you only use your body weight as resistance. It requires a TRX system. To read more about…

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When people think of a powerful male physique, what typically comes to mind? Broad shoulders, biceps and a barrel chest, similar to those of the model in the picture to the right. While other muscles in the body are most certainly important…

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The lying dumbbell row is a great one to add to your routine if you are looking to improve your upper back and chest.  Here’s how you perform the exercise:

Lie chest down on a bench with dumbbells grasped below…

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This article is part 3 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the bench and barbell that sit in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the tricep and chest.

Close Grip…

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This article is part 2 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the bench and barbell that sit in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the upper chest.

Incline Barbell Bench…

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By now, I’m sure you’ve all read through my 7-part series, Dumbbell Exercises to Deem Worthy (featured last week on Hesfit.com) and, well, I know what you’re thinking by now.  “But Chris, what am I supposed to do with that barbell collecting…

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This article is part 5 of my series on dumbbell exercises every guy should deem worthy.  Today’s exercise focuses on the chest. This exercise will improve your pec strength, and secondarily works your biceps.

Dumbbell Incline Chest – Chest …

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As we get older, our concerns go from losing our hair and going gray to forgetting things and becoming hard of hearing. But there is one universal thing men of all ages dread as they gain pounds: man boobs. As silly as it…

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One of the most important aspects of exercise is that you put forth some extra effort. However, experts agree that not all exercises are created equal. A recent article from WebMD discusses 7 of the most effective exercises you…

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New fitness accessories claim to have transformed the way we are able to do pushups. There are two different brands: Perfect Pushup ($39.95) and Pushup Pro ($19.95).  Both systems claim to…

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The power clean is a unique move because it works the major muscle groups of the entire body. This video from YouTube provides a good example of what a power clean should look like when properly performed. According…

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If your primary goal right now is to start adding lean muscle mass to your frame, one of the most important things that you must be doing [besides hitting the weight room] is remembering to take in enough calories.

You…

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Today’s “tip of the day” is how to properly perform flat banch dumbell flyes. You want to use a flat bench (or you may chose an incline or decline bench) and a pair of dumbells for this exercise. Check it out……

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Today’s “tip of the day” is how to properly perform the decline bench press. The decline bench press is almost exactly the same as the flat bench press, except the decline bench press is performed on a decline bench. Everything else…

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