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5 bodyweight chest exercises to build superhero pecs without weights
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
These 5 bodyweight exercises work your chest, core, and pecs to build impressive upper body muscle
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What are the 'big 5' compound lifts in weight training?
By Sam Hopes published
The 'big five' compound exercises in weightlifting are the bench press, deadlift, shoulder press, pull-up and squat. Here's how to do them, the benefits, and how to program them.
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11 upper-body moves to build muscular arms like Zac Efron in The Iron Claw, according to a personal trainer
By Lee Bell published
Switch biceps curls for these full-body compound exercises recommended by a personal trainer to build bigger arms and muscle all over.
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5 ways to avoid running injuries, according to a world class physiotherapist
By Jessica Downey published
Runners, here are five ways you can injury proof your body and reach your full potential while running, according physiotherapist Helen O'Leary.
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Forget sit-ups — build a stronger core in 10 minutes with these 6 exercises
By Jessica Downey published
You can use these six exercises to tone and strengthen your core muscles and it will only take up ten minutes of your time
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Forget sit-ups — you only need 1 kettlebell and 3 seated ab exercises to sculpt your core
By Sam Hopes last updated
These three seated ab exercises strengthen your core muscles and hips using one kettlebell and a 15-minute workout. Here's how to do them, according to a trainer.
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The best ab workouts — free ab workouts you can do from anywhere
By Jane McGuire last updated
The best ab workouts — from free ab workouts to 10-minute ab workouts, here's the best ab workouts to try.
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Hack squats vs trap bar deadlifts: which is better at building quad strength?
By Sam Hopes last updated
What are hack squats and trap bar deadlifts, how do you do them, and what are the benefits? A personal trainer explains which is better for building quad strength and muscle.
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