Tag Archives: resistance training

Tips: Getting the most out of your bicep exercises

In college, I had a few male friends who practiced, to say the least, not a full body routine. One friend would head over to the weight room and do bicep curls for as long as he could stand it. … Continue reading

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Exercise: Triceps Pushdown

Today we are looking at the tricep pushdown. Along with the general tricep exercise tips, I have another pointer for this specific move. When you are working your triceps, you will notice that it is easy to use your body … Continue reading

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Working the Triceps

This week our focus is on the triceps. Before we jump into the learning, I have a little resistance band anecdote about my gym. The other day at total strength, the instructor had us using the standard equipment and a … Continue reading

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Work the Chest: Push-Ups

You know the basic push-up, now let’s get some variations – band style. Before you jump in, remember this: – Keep your body as straight as possible throughout the exercise, including your head. Try picking a spot on the floor … Continue reading

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Tips on working your legs

We are getting ready to post our favorite leg exercise for you, but before we do, we want to go over a few important tips on working your legs. These are great tips to remember in all your leg exercises. … Continue reading

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Get those legs working!

Your largest muscle group is your legs, so resistance training with your legs is key to your total body routine. Think about it. Legs represent a huge portion of your muscles, so increasing your leg muscles increases your overall muscles … Continue reading

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DYOW: Breaking down sets and reps

Remember those fitness goals you have been thinking about since you took our fitness quiz? Well now it’s time to put them to use while you figure out how many sets and repetitions you need for your workout. Actually, let’s … Continue reading

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A Fitness Podcast Worth Checking Out

I love a good podcast. I listen to them while I am making breakfast, cleaning my room, stretching. I draw the line at working out because I need some good beats to keep me going, but for the most part … Continue reading

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Exercise: Lat Pulldown + Variations

Hopefully by now you have all seen and tried out our latest workout video. With your resistance bands, these exercises combine for a great workout at your desk, but if you are looking to up the difficulty to create a … Continue reading

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Design Your Own Workout: The Layout

Even with a book of 200 exercises sitting right in front of you, it can be hard to actually come up with your total body routine. How do you make sure you hit everywhere you should be? How many exercises … Continue reading

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