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Tag: Dumbbells

How to Get Heavy Dumbbells Into Position Easily

October 9, 2023
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How to Get Heavy Dumbbells Into Position Easily

In this article, I’m going to teach you exactly how to get heavy dumbbells into position so that you can continue to make progress with lifting weights.

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Posted in Training Tagged Bench Press, Chest Press, Dumbbells, Shoulder Press, Strength Training

The Best Gym Machine Workout for Beginners: Male and Female

May 16, 2022
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The Best Gym Machine Workout For Beginners

By: Chris Gates One of the best ways for a beginner to get started with lifting weights is to use machines in the gym. For a number of reasons. First and foremost, stepping into the gym, immediately picking up a barbell, and lifting safely with proper form and technique is almost impossible. Not to mention, […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Barbells, Beginner Fitness, Chest Supported Row, Dumbbells, Fitness Beginner, Free Weights, Gym Machine Workout, Leg Press, Lift Weights, Machine Chest Press

Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle?

October 3, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 50. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle? By: Chris Gates Are free weights better for building muscle than machines? Or vice versa? It’s a great question, and something a lot of people try to figure out when they step into a gym full of equipment. […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Barbells, Build Muscle, Dumbbells, Free Weights, Gym Equipment, Kettlebells, Machines, Resistance Training, Training Intensity, Training Volume

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