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Machines Vs. Free Weights

Posted May 6, 2008 at 01:30 PM by Donnell Peavy

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health

A buddy of mine always does his bench presses on a smith machine. Recently, he saw me benching and asked to work in with me. I had 225 on the bar at the time, and he advised that he use less…

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Rants of a Gym Rat: Use Proper Form

Posted April 24, 2008 at 01:30 PM by Donnell Peavy

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health

It seems like here lately I have been having a lot of things to rant about… As if the gym and the people in it haven’t always annoyed me to an extent. Maybe I am just getting crabby in my old age,…

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(Video) Catch and Toss Ab Exercise

Posted April 2, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

Looking for an ab exercise to add into your workout routine? Try the catch and toss. This video gives a brief demonstration on how to perform the exercise. Next time you’re at the gym, grab a buddy and try this out. This is an exercise that many sport-specific trainers like…

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(Fitness Tip) Lying Dumbbell Row

Posted March 31, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

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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Break Out the Barbell - Lying French Press

Posted March 7, 2008 at 01:30 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

This article is the final episode of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the barbell collecting dust in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the tricep.

Lying French Press – Triceps

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Break Out the Barbell - Toe Raises

Posted March 5, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

This article is part 9 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the barbell collecting dust in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the calve muscle.

Barbell Toe Raise – Calves…

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Download Workouts On Your iPod

Posted March 2, 2008 at 01:30 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Gear & Apparel, Equipment, Gadgets & Access

Mens Health has a feature on their website which now allows you to download workouts on your iPod. This is a great way for you to make sure you have proper form on certain exercises at the gym. Check it out at…

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How to Train Like a Marine

Posted March 1, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Martin Kennedy

Section: In The News, His Fitness, Cardio Training, Strength Training, Alt. Therapies, His Health, Physical Health

The fitness standards favored by the world’s most technologically advanced military force are very specific and particular: 3 pullups and 50 crunches, and run 3 miles in less than 28 minutes.  If you can complete this, you’re ready for battle with the U.S.…

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Break Out the Barbell - Barbell Bent Over Row

Posted February 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

This article is part 8 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the barbell collecting dust in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the back.

Barbell Bent Over Row – Back…

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Break Out the Barbell - Barbell Military Press

Posted February 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

This article is part 7 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the barbell collecting dust in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the shoulder.

Barbell Military Press – Shoulder Keeping…

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Break Out the Barbell - Stiff Leg Deadlift

Posted February 26, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

This article is part 6 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform simply by using the barbell collecting dust in your garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on not only your legs, but your lower back.

Stiff…

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Break Out the Barbell - Barbell Squat

Posted February 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Gear & Apparel, Equipment, His Health, Physical Health

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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Break Out the Barbell - Standing Barbell Curl

Posted February 23, 2008 at 01:30 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

This article is part 4 of my Break Out the Barbell series on exercises you can perform by grabbing that barbell out of the garage.  Today’s exercise focuses on the biceps.

Standing Barbell Curl – Bicep Stand…

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Break Out the Barbell - Incline Bench Press

Posted February 20, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

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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(Part 1) Break Out the Barbell - Bench Press

Posted February 19, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health

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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