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I am not sure why this exercise is called a pistol – perhaps the shape your legs form at the bottom of the movement, or maybe because it builds explosive, gun-like strength!  Growing up, I always simply called them…

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One of the big crazes in fitness now is development of “functional muscle” – exercises the develop strength and train the muscles in the way that the body performs most efficiently – as a coordinated unit. Kettlebells, power lifts, olympic lifts…

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This article is part 5 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the barbell that is probably collecting dust in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the legs.

Barbell Squat – Legs

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This article is part 6 of my series on dumbbell exercises every guy should deem worthy.  Today’s exercise will work your quads, hamstrings, glutes and lower back. (not bad, right?)

Dumbbell Squat – Legs Stand with your feet shoulder…

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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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Stretching is a very important part of strength training. Along with a complete warmup, stretching can help avoid many weight room injuries. Proper warmup should be 5-10 minutes of light cardio activity (jogging on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike).…

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Lunges are a great way to shape up those legs and really shape up that butt. They’re also a great way to boost your metabolism and increase your strength. Lunges use your body weight plus any additional dumbbells you have in your…

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One of the best ways to determine how you are progressing on your fitness program and how good of leg strength you have in general is with a wall squat test.  A wall squat test will primarily assess your quad strength…

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You’re sitting in a dark theater watching the latest Bourne movie.  You get up to use the bathroom and suddenly find that you can’t put any weight on your knee.  It feels like you’ve traded knees with your 85-year-old grandfather.  You…

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Julie R. Keen, Physical Therapist, PT, NSCA-CPT, has been involved in the fitness industry for nearly 15 years. If you’d like to learn more about Julie and her practice, visit her http://www.keenfitness.com.

It is estimated that 80%…

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