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Why Elevate your heels on your squats? Elevating

Why Elevate your heels on your squats?

Elevating your heels can deepen your squat by reducing the need for ankle mobility and boost quad activation by allowing your knees to track further over your toes

So if your limited in squat depth with limited ankle mobility, give this a try!

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What is the main difference between using the belt

What is the main difference between using the belt squat and the barbell squat?

On the belt squat, the weight is attached to a belt worn around your hips, therefore the resistance is applied directly to your lower body, de-loading your spine and upper body
This will significantly reduce spinal compression and lower back strain.

The belt squat will isolate the leg muscles more effectively because the core and upper body aren't as involved in stabilization
On the barbell squat, the barbell rests across your upper back or shoulders, placing the load axially through your spine.

The barbell squat will engage a wider range of muscles, including the core, back, and upper body, for stabilization.

The barbell squat will also requires significant core strength, balance, and coordination to maintain proper form, especially with heavier weights

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Here are some of the benefits of using @fatgripz i

Here are some of the benefits of using @fatgripz in your training!

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When you start a new training program make sure th

When you start a new training program make sure that you are prioritizing form and tempo over the weight lifted. Form is important to ensure you’re targeting the correct muscles and tempo will ensure you have control of the weight and avoid injury.

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What is the difference between a compound set and

What is the difference between a compound set and a superset?

While Both involve performing two different exercises back-to-back with little rest in between

Compound sets involve exercises working the same muscle group, while supersets target opposing muscle groups

Compound sets will maximize fatigue and metabolic stress in a specific muscle group while, Superserts increase workout efficiency by allowing one muscle group to recover while the other is working

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The bulgarian split squat is a great lower body ex

The bulgarian split squat is a great lower body exercise, however with one foot elevated, the front leg will bear a much higher percentage of your body weight, making the exercise challenging even with no added weight. In addition the foot placement and balance element adds another layer of complexity.

So if you’re new to the gym, start out with regular split squat and build build foundational strength and balance.

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#buildmuscle #lowerbodyworkout #legday

While this may seem like a time saver by combining

While this may seem like a time saver by combining the two exercises, the legs can lift a lot more weight than the biceps

...and the balance element of the lunge will ultimately limit the amount you can curl as well

For the best results, separate the two exercises and lift heavy close to muscular failure.

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What are the main differences between the machine

What are the main differences between the machine chest press and dumbbell chest press?

The machine chest press can be very effective for isolating the chest muscles allowing you to focus solely on pushing weight close to failure with less concern for stability.

On The dumbbell chest press you’ll have a more free range of motion since it's not fixed like on the machine and will require more coordination and stability by the lifter.

Both are solid options to include in your training program

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Start your training sessions with compound exercis

Start your training sessions with compound exercises, such as the dumbbell bench press and then isolation exercises such as the triceps pushdown.

This ensures that you have the most energy when targeting the bigger and more demanding muscles.

Performing isolation exercises first would fatigue smaller muscles, which may then become the limiting factor in your compound lifts, preventing you from lifting as heavy or with proper form.

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Does it matter what type of cardio you do during t

Does it matter what type of cardio you do during the week if your goal is to build muscle?

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#cardio #buildmuscle #lowintensitycardio #highintensitycardio #gym

What are the main differences between the seated a

What are the main differences between the seated and the standing chest cable fly?

The seated cable fly offers more support and stability, allowing you to better isolate the chest. Which is beneficial for muscle hypertrophy.

The standing cable fly requires more core engagement and balance. The need for stabilization will reduce the weight you can lift and less effectively isolate the chest

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What are the main differences between the incline

What are the main differences between the incline dumbbell bench press and the incline barbell bench press?

The incline dumbbell bench press allows for a greater and more natural range of motion, which is easier on the shoulders. You can also work on muscle imbalances since each arm is working independent from each other.

On the incline barbell bench press, you’ll be able to lift more total weight than the dumbbells, but be working more on a fixed and slightly restricted range of motion.

Ideally Incorporate both of these lifts into your training program

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A high protein diet should be non-negotiable if yo

A high protein diet should be non-negotiable if your goal is to build muscle effectively.

A high daily protein intake will help ensure that amino acid levels are sufficient to maximize the muscle protein sin-thesis response stimulated by weightlifting.

For most people 1g per 1lb of bodyweight is sufficient

And no, a high protein intake is not bad on the kidneys

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What's the difference between the straight bar gri

What's the difference between the straight bar grip and the rope grip for the triceps cable pushdown?

On the straight bar, you’ll use a fixed overhand grip and the additional stability will allow you to lift more weight

On the rope, you’ll be using a neutral grip, which is easier on the wrists, you’ll have an increased range of motion as you’ll be able to separate your hands at the bottom of the movement.

Mix in both grips to your training programs to add variety and help break plateaus

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When you do too much cardio during the week, you’l

When you do too much cardio during the week, you’ll negatively affect your progress with your strength training program.

Too much cardio (especially high intensity cardio) can cause enough muscle damage and soreness to negatively affect your weight training sessions

In addition Cellular adaptations to cardio can interfere with those of strength training and send mixed signals to our muscles and can’t optimally respond and adapt to either

So if the goal is to build strength and muscle, make sure separate your cardio and weight training sessions at least 6 hours apart and limit the amount of high intensity cardio during the week for a more low to moderate intensity cardio

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High Reps and Light Weight is not the best way to

High Reps and Light Weight is not the best way to train for fat loss.

First We must understand that we lift weights to build or maintain muscle mass, so to do that you must be lifting with heavier weight in a lower rep range working close to muscular failure to produce the most amount of mechanical tension.

The difference in the amount of calories you burn during the workout itself between high reps and low weight and low reps and heavy weight is similar.

So, when you add more muscle to your frame, you’ll raise your basal metabolic rate leading you to burn more calories at rest.

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You can lose a lot of weight by only doing cardio,

You can lose a lot of weight by only doing cardio, but you’ll also lose a lot of muscle.

Adding strength training to your routine will allow you to build muscle while losing weight.

This will result in less overall weight loss due to muscle gain, but more fat loss overall

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Focus on Progressive Overload OVER muscle soreness

Focus on Progressive Overload OVER muscle soreness to determine if your workout was effective

Adaptation Over Time: As muscles adapt to consistent exercise, soreness often diminishes even though strength and fitness improve. Lack of soreness can indicate that your muscles are becoming more efficient at handling the workload.

Suboptimal Training: Chasing soreness can lead to altered form, reduced exercise quality, and increased risk of injury. Excessive soreness may also hinder recovery and limit your ability to train effectively in subsequent sessions

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