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Tag: Weight training exercises

Here you will find information on groups of exercises that can be done together to target specific body parts as well as individual weight lifting exercises. Some of the articles include workouts too.

For workout plans see our section on weight training workouts. We also have a selection of a articles providing training advice.

Strength Training

The Best Strength Training Exercises For Women

Strength training is a vital part of any fitness or weight loss plan. A good weight training plan can help to tighten and tone the body, and you can even target those areas that are prone to suffer a little looser, wobbly fat.

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Man performing a Preacher Curl.
Strength Training

Bicep Curls

Biceps are possibly the easiest muscle to build and they are rarely concealed under a layer of subcutaneous fat either. Big biceps can be both functional and aesthetic. So, how …

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Thigh Toning Exercises

Do these exercises combined with a diet to help get slim and toned thighs.

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Dumbbell workout
Strength Training

Dumbbell Exercises and Workout

For many people lifting a pair of dumbbells forms their first weight lifting experience. Dumbbells are very simple and yet extremely effective. You can perform just about any weight lifting …

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The Squat – Build Strength, Endurance and Power

The squat is possibly the most important exercise for building strength, power and muscle. Whether you perform bodyweight squats to develop improved endurance, jumping squats for more power, or weighted …

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The Deadlift – The Essential Weight Lifting Exercise

The deadlift is another of the core weight training exercises. It targets the muscles that support the spine (erector spinae) and also works the glutes and quads. As a very heavy weight …

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How to Bench Press – Chest Exercises

The bench press is the most important chest exercise. If you want to build bigger and stronger pecs then you need to learn how to bench press properly. Here we provide instruction on barbell and dumbbell bench press techniques plus a video tutorial on correct form.

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Bulgarian split squat
Strength Training

How To Build Strong Legs – 4 Strength Exercises

It is very easy to forget to work your lower body in the gym, but skinny legs on a well toned upper body can look pretty silly

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Forearm Strength Training Tips – Wrist Curls and Wrist Rolling

The forearm is an often neglected upper-body muscle, but it is responsible for a vice-like grip, crucial in both confident corporate handshakes and grappling and clawing in martial arts, or when you are required to open a jar.

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Triceps Training – the Key to Bigger Arms

To work the triceps efficiently, you need to work the long, medial and lateral heads of the muscle. The triceps involve small muscles, so high repetitions can lead to over training. Limit a workout to 8-12 sets, split between three or four different exercises.

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Back Building Exercises

The back is so often neglected. People focus on building biceps, chest and abs, but forget that the back is key to many exercises that help to grow the other …

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Clean and Jerk – Olympic Weightlifting Exercise

There are two main Olympic weightlifting exercises; the Clean and Jerk and the Snatch. For most people they will find the clean and jerk the easiest to learn out of …

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How to Shoulder Shrug to Build Huge Shoulders

The shoulder shrug is an exercise in weight training. To execute the exercise, the lifter stands erect, hands about shoulder width apart, and raises the shoulders as high as possible, …

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