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Spartan, Anyone?

Darrin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:06:15 +0000

: Spartan Race Training

Some of you may have seen some recent discussion over at the forum on The Spartan:

http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/forum/goals-and-motivation/spartan-race/

This is one of those intense “races with obstacles”. Cameron is doing one this month in SC and I’m doing one in August in VT. The obstacles might be any

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How Long to Rest Between Sets

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:31:53 +0000

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It doesn’t take a genius to realize that the more rest you take between sets, the more weight you’ll be able to lift when you do come back. This doesn’t mean that you should always take more rest between your sets… the right amount of rest for

How to Avoid Calluses When Lifting Heavy Weights

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:56:26 +0000

Image credit: cronfeld Getting calluses while you lift weights is normal, but a lot can be done to reduce the number of calluses that form on your hands. If you’re getting calluses while lifting, you’re doing some things right. You’re training hard, using a heavy weight, and doing plenty of

What You Need to Know About Your Deltoids

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:59:04 +0000

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Talking about the shoulder muscles can really get confusing.

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Sit-ups Suck, Don’t Work Your Abs

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:00:49 +0000

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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Science

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:07:01 +0000

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Do I Really Need a Weight Belt?

Darrin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:04:47 +0000

Alright, you may have seen people wearing a belt in the gym and wondered if a weight belt is for you. In general, and for most of you reading this, a weight belt is probably something that should be used sparingly in your workouts, and maybe not at all.

Whether

Proper Warm Ups & Stretches

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:45:09 +0000

Getting a good warm up before you attempt any heavy lifting is an absolute necessity. The purpose of a warm up should be pretty obvious from its name. You need to get your body warm and the blood pumping before you start lifting heavy. Another fact that should be pretty