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Are You Lifting the Right Size Dumbbell? Trainer Shares Easy Test to Tell

“Lift heavy” is a popular approach to strength training these days. Backed by evidence, weight-bearing exercise has been proven to boost mood, aid in weight loss, build muscle that contributes to a ...
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Lifting Heavy Isn’t the Whole Story When It Comes to Building Strength. Here's What to Do Instead.

Scroll any fitness feed and you’ll see it: people clanging plates, chasing PRs, and even pulling dangerous stunts for the pride of lifting heavy. And where there’s real joy in getting stronger, ...
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Are You Lifting Too Heavy For Bigger Arms? The Real Reason Your Gains Have Stalled.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FROM THE MOMENT that many guys pick up a weight for the first time, their primary goal is to build our ...
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I switched heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts – here's why I won't go back

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...